Posts by _lucinda • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Building in SA with Dechellis: PCIBuilding A New House

31 March 2015

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Mar 31, 2015 3:27 pm

Having had a slab drilled through to fix a plumbing pipe that was pierced before the concrete was poured, we have been assured that the waterproofing etc. has all been rectified. The engineer said that the repaired bit is much stronger and should last longer than the original bit. We were also told ...

Having had a slab drilled through to fix a plumbing pipe that was pierced before the concrete was poured, we have been a...

Re: Owner Build in Southern Flinders Ranges-Painting nearly Owner Builder Forum

16 March 2015

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Mar 16, 2015 9:48 am

Looking amazing, Beetaloo.

Re: Hampstead Build with Statesman in AdelaideBuilding A New House

3 March 2015

Mar 03, 2015 7:01 pm

It can depend on where you are and the availability of tradespeople. Construction Services (including Statesman, Hickinbotham and SA Housing Centre) do seem to go rather fast once they start, however. Ours, Hickies, went up with lightning speed; a Statesman two doors down almost as fast; another Sta...

It can depend on where you are and the availability of tradespeople. Construction Services (including Statesman, Hickinb...

Re: Owner Build in Southern Flinders Ranges- Rendering FinisOwner Builder Forum

24 February 2015

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Feb 24, 2015 2:59 pm

It looks wonderful, and the view is magnificent. Perhaps you were meant to be left-handed!

17 February 2015

Feb 17, 2015 6:52 pm

I suppose that's because the bleach kills off the good bacteria as well as the bad. What product did you use?

16 February 2015

Feb 16, 2015 3:17 pm

Will do B STAR. And thanks so much for sharing your experience. Hope your new toilets are nicely sealed and keeping the pong away. When we first complained, and since, there has been an underlying hint that we are inventing the smell--they say things like if the smell exists or something to that eff...

Will do B STAR. And thanks so much for sharing your experience. Hope your new toilets are nicely sealed and keeping the ...

13 February 2015

Feb 13, 2015 7:25 pm

Oh, that's very good news, B STAR. We are going to get someone to check the things that weren't checked with the camera inspection. Hopefully that will happen soon. Fingers crossed, the dryer weather lately seems to have had a positive effect and the smell hasn't been as disgusting and I haven't put...

Oh, that's very good news, B STAR. We are going to get someone to check the things that weren't checked with the camera ...

Re: Statesman build Barossa EstateBuilding A New House

11 February 2015

Feb 11, 2015 5:19 pm

It is amazing how quickly it can turn into a house. Looks great, btam.

4 February 2015

Feb 04, 2015 12:35 pm

After removing and scrubbing the Dekfits because they smelt so bad, it has taken two weeks in the outside air to remove the smell from the rubber. There's got to be a better way.

After removing and scrubbing the Dekfits because they smelt so bad, it has taken two weeks in the outside air to remove ...

Re: Hampstead Build with Statesman in AdelaideBuilding A New House

29 January 2015

Jan 29, 2015 7:38 pm

Great news! I remember being so excited when we received that news.

Re: (SA) Building with Fairmont Homes-Splashback Finally!Building A New House

29 January 2015

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Jan 29, 2015 7:34 pm

Very, very nice. :D

Very, very nice.

Re: Owner Build in Southern Flinders Ranges - Painting WoesOwner Builder Forum

29 January 2015

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Jan 29, 2015 7:32 pm

You are doing such a fantastic job, and persevering with the local shops is great too.

Re: Statesman build Barossa EstateBuilding A New House

20 January 2015

Jan 20, 2015 5:09 pm

Looks wonderful, btam. Congratulations. :D

Looks wonderful, btam. Congratulations.

2 January 2015

Jan 02, 2015 5:52 pm

Both main and ensuite, everywhere you mention except we actually haven't noticed the smell in the toilet bowls. At the moment the Dekfits are making the place liveable but we are aware that there is still a problem, and if we close the doors to the ensuite and/or bathroom for any length of time the ...

Both main and ensuite, everywhere you mention except we actually haven't noticed the smell in the toilet bowls. At the m...

18 December 2014

Dec 18, 2014 7:38 pm

Do you get any leaking water at the back of the toilet? No, not that I've noticed. Even if I could see the pipes in the wall and/or under the tiles I wouldn't know whether they fit or not. Given that the toilets were replaced because they initially installed the wrong ones, I suppose if the wrong t...

No, not that I've noticed. Even if I could see the pipes in the wall and/or under the tiles I wouldn't know whether the...

Re: Statesman build Barossa EstateBuilding A New House

18 December 2014

Dec 18, 2014 12:34 pm

That's a good bonus. Congratulations on the port-a-loo.

18 December 2014

Dec 18, 2014 12:32 pm

Newport Cube Wall Faced Toilet Suite What brand is yours? How did you track it back to the seal on the toilet? Hi It sounds too simple but sometimes these issues are the result of the u-bend drying out and simply putting a bucket of water down the floor waste fills the u and seals out the smells. W...

Link What brand is yours? How did you track it back to the seal on the toilet? When the Dekfit units weren't in place, I...

Re: Simonds Sierra in HillcrestBuilding A New House

17 December 2014

Dec 17, 2014 6:59 pm

Some things are meant to happen. The more places you live in before building, the more you will be sure of what you want. And you will have a great time renovating and making things the way you want them. Great Christmas present to have decided on an established place to buy. Hope your move goes well.

Some things are meant to happen. The more places you live in before building, the more you will be sure of what you want...

17 December 2014

Dec 17, 2014 6:54 pm

Hi B Star. Sounds possible. They are back-to-wall, floor fix (is that the correct term?). They were specified from the beginning, but when the toilets were installed they installed the wrong ones which were then replaced with the right ones--always room for error with the frustration of having to do...

Hi B Star. Sounds possible. They are back-to-wall, floor fix (is that the correct term?). They were specified from the b...

16 December 2014