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purrfection

25 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 25, 2018 10:31 pm

I like that teflon analogy. 😆 in contrast, I have a history of being like flies when it comes to builders (or any businesses) who try to screw me over. I do not stop hanging around till you clean up the sh*t mess left behind and the smell is long gone. unfortunately not enough people know their basi...

I like that teflon analogy. 😆 in contrast, I have a history of being like flies when it comes to builders (or any busine...

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purrfection

25 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 25, 2018 3:48 pm

thank you... so do i! yes it's the wall between the kitchen and lounge. can't do the kitchen without this job and the only appliances that still work are the microwave and grill; the air fryer just packed it in. it'll be a long time before we eat an oven-cooked meal again. 😭😭

thank you... so do i! yes it's the wall between the kitchen and lounge. can't do the kitchen without this job and the on...

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purrfection

24 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 24, 2018 8:56 pm

Yeah things like this aren’t easy, hopefully VBA and other organisations can improve in this type of stuff I have a construction works policy with product/public liability and that is a good package. That kind of insurance may not be possible for owner builder and if not they should look at creatin...

great idea, perhaps we're in the wrong line of business. 😉 however I think the average home owner would rather save buc...

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purrfection

24 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 24, 2018 3:20 pm

for anybody in a similar boat now, or who may read this down the track, there is no insurance available (in Vic and as at today's date) to cover defective workmanship under an OB arrangement for such a low cost job, as is mine. I have finally found out that recourse for such matters is through the g...

for anybody in a similar boat now, or who may read this down the track, there is no insurance available (in Vic and as a...

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purrfection

23 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 23, 2018 9:21 pm

Check this guide if you haven’t already http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/48019/Owner-Builder-Study-Guide.pdf May be worth talking to your home and contents insurance provider and discussing your situation and their side of things and if they offer protection for what you are af...

thanks for that. will take a look at it and spend tomorrow making calls to people who'll have no idea what I'm on about...

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purrfection

23 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 23, 2018 9:19 pm

If it's properly designed and certified by an engineer you shouldn't have any issues whatsoever The engineer Carries PI and The Carpenter WC But of course if you wish to pay an extra $2K for building services/insurance then that's up to you I agree, and I would if I could but nobody wants my money....

I agree, and I would if I could but nobody wants my money. what's another couple of grand for extra peace of mind when ...

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purrfection

23 April 2018

Re: OB insurance for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 23, 2018 11:39 am

having now made enquiries with some OB insurance companies based on Evoke Architects' advice I seem to have come out more confused than before. the carpenter I intend to engage says he has $10M worker's comp cover. I have not seen the policy but for now let's assume it does exist. I have also not cl...

having now made enquiries with some OB insurance companies based on Evoke Architects' advice I seem to have come out mor...

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purrfection

20 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 20, 2018 9:05 pm

wouldn't the surveyor (?) who issues the occupancy certificate be the one taking on the responsibility that the job was done correctly, mitigating any risk in the carpenter's work anyway? just in case this helps someone else, I have since found out from chatting to the surveyor that no OC is issued...

just in case this helps someone else, I have since found out from chatting to the surveyor that no OC is issued for my ...

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purrfection

20 April 2018

Re: OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 20, 2018 9:40 am

thank you for your very informative response. I will look into the different insurances closely. I have confidence in the chippy as he has been working for a reg builder for 15 years. he is now going out on his own but as you pointed out, that's the risk I have to weigh up - no VBA = no recourse. wo...

thank you for your very informative response. I will look into the different insurances closely. I have confidence in th...

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purrfection

19 April 2018

OB for load bearing wall removalOwner Builder Forum

Apr 19, 2018 8:18 pm

I've not been able to find a builder willing to take on my relatively small (for them) job. I have copies of certified engineering drawings and comps. I have a carpenter with experience in this type of work but he's not VBA registered. I have a surveyor in mind who can approve the permit or I can go...

I've not been able to find a builder willing to take on my relatively small (for them) job. I have copies of certified e...

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purrfection

11 September 2017

Re: Where's the control panel?Ideas Box

Sep 11, 2017 10:51 am

Pretty obvious now but didn't see it when I clicked "Feedback" right next to it! Thanks. 🙈

Pretty obvious now but didn't see it when I clicked Feedback right next to it! Thanks. 🙈

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purrfection

10 September 2017

Where's the control panel?Ideas Box

Sep 10, 2017 9:53 am

Had to do a password reset. Received and used the new password that was assigned via email to log in. Now how do I change this to a password of my choosing using the mobile site? Cannot find a control panel or dashboard type feature anywhere.

Had to do a password reset. Received and used the new password that was assigned via email to log in. Now how do I chang...

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purrfection

6 April 2017

Re: Builder caught in breach of regs refusing to honour warrBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 06, 2017 5:27 pm

I was wondering whether the chippy followed any plans or whether he was left to his own devices. If you are in the S.E. suburbs, I could have a look for you pro bono. he looked at his iPad a lot. could've been playing Pokemon Go for all I know. 😆

he looked at his iPad a lot. could've been playing Pokemon Go for all I know. 😆

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purrfection

6 April 2017

Re: Builder caught in breach of regs refusing to honour warrBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 06, 2017 5:18 pm

Be pragmatic and let him try to fix it, bit supervise the work and make sure it makes sense to you. Yes I know, you shouldnt have to but we live in strange times..... even if I sat and watched him I still wouldn't know if what he was doing is right. all I know is that the end result doesn't work as...

even if I sat and watched him I still wouldn't know if what he was doing is right. all I know is that the end result do...

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purrfection

6 April 2017

Re: Builder caught in breach of regs refusing to honour warrBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 06, 2017 5:04 pm

Maybe first see if he can fix leaks, if not then proceed with further actions, best result would be for your roof to not leak, or it could take months and months or years before you get a good outcome. I agree with you there on it taking forever. I think the problem is larger than first thought as ...

I agree with you there on it taking forever. I think the problem is larger than first thought as I have just confirmed ...

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purrfection

6 April 2017

Re: Builder caught in breach of regs refusing to honour warrBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 06, 2017 4:54 pm

Are you able to post some photos? hi SaveH20, that would obviously be ideal but unfortunately I'm unable to get up on the roof due to mobility issues. I'll be getting a plumber up there in the coming days to take some pics and write up a bit of a report on the state of it all.

hi SaveH20, that would obviously be ideal but unfortunately I'm unable to get up on the roof due to mobility issues. I'...

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purrfection

4 April 2017

Re: Builder caught in breach of regs refusing to honour warrBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 04, 2017 7:07 am

Why are you shaking the hand of the guy who is punching you in the face? --- because I'd rather have my roof fixed first.

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purrfection

3 April 2017

Builder caught in breach of regs refusing to honour warrantyBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Apr 03, 2017 7:48 pm

this story pertains to the state of Victoria. recently had a 2 x 6m deck built as an extension to a small covered patio. the legitimate, registered builder subbed the job out to a carpenter, who did a great job on the deck itself. however the builder also had the chippy install the colorbond roof (s...

this story pertains to the state of Victoria. recently had a 2 x 6m deck built as an extension to a small covered patio....

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purrfection

16 October 2016

Re: Help please! Grout colours for Alto Ash and Eggshell tilBuilding A New House

Oct 16, 2016 8:32 am

Thanks TomCat! The problem is I'm currently hours from a Beaumont store and will be till my bathroom reno starts in a couple of weeks, by which time I'm meant to have all supplies ready to go. I rang one of the stores for advice and they said Beaumont used Ardex FG-8 Mudberry grout for Eggshell and ...

Thanks TomCat! The problem is I'm currently hours from a Beaumont store and will be till my bathroom reno starts in a co...

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purrfection

13 October 2016

Help please! Grout colours for Alto Ash and Eggshell tilesBuilding A New House

Oct 13, 2016 8:19 pm

I'm creating this new thread to get a wider audience and so it doesn't get buried under all the existing long threads... so please forgive me. Please share what brand and colour grout you used for the Beaumont Alto Ash and Eggshell tiles. My tiles are on order and I'm expected to choose the grout be...

I'm creating this new thread to get a wider audience and so it doesn't get buried under all the existing long threads......