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gaweleczek

18 September 2019

Are waterline tiles a must have?Pools & Spas

Sep 18, 2019 12:38 am

Hi, I'm building a concrete pool that will be finished with https://www.blueglasspebble.com.au/glass-pebble-products.html . I did not include any waterline tiles in the contract but the more I read about them the more I think I should add them. It looks like the pool will look better and it will be ...

Hi, I'm building a concrete pool that will be finished with Link . I did not include any waterline tiles in the contract...

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gaweleczek

11 October 2018

Re: Dowell Thermaline - any good?Windows & Doors

Oct 11, 2018 8:48 am

Still have not moved in, not been a great build if I'm honest (not great = horrible and over contract). I'm still sold on the window choice though. I intend on doing some non scientific testing on them after we move in (god knows when), then I can provide some feedback. 7 of the windows are nice an...

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will all work out in the end.

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gaweleczek

10 October 2018

Re: Dowell Thermaline - any good?Windows & Doors

Oct 10, 2018 10:37 pm

@extension101, @aitch any feedback, especially regarding noise reduction? Thanks!

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gaweleczek

7 September 2018

Re: Project builder for landscapingLandscape & Garden Design

Sep 07, 2018 9:07 am

Hey, Not yet :(

Hey, Not yet

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gaweleczek

7 July 2018

Re: How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than stPools & Spas

Jul 07, 2018 11:52 pm

Hi, These are actually not accepted by Brisbane City Council any more. I'm in Aspley.

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gaweleczek

25 June 2018

Re: How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than stPools & Spas

Jun 25, 2018 2:32 am

Actually that is my only option. I can't redirect it to the sewer. It think this is unique to QLD.

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gaweleczek

19 April 2018

Re: How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than stPools & Spas

Apr 19, 2018 12:28 pm

I'm with you here. The problem is that the builder insists we need to do something to show that we are actively managing water that used fall onto my yard and now falls to the pool. And I really don't wan to have a rubble pit.

I'm with you here. The problem is that the builder insists we need to do something to show that we are actively managing...

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gaweleczek

19 April 2018

Re: How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than stPools & Spas

Apr 19, 2018 12:12 pm

Hi @evokE ARCHITECTS. No, this is to manage the overflow from the pool. Because the pool is lower than the street level the build wants to use a rubble pit. I prefer to pump it out to the street. Directly from the pool when it reaches certain level. I can't imagine this would be hard to do. Wouldn't...

Hi @evokE ARCHITECTS. No, this is to manage the overflow from the pool. Because the pool is lower than the street level ...

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gaweleczek

4 April 2018

How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than streetPools & Spas

Apr 04, 2018 1:07 am

Hi, I'm planning to build a pool on a slightly sloping block. It slopes away from the house and there is no storm water pipe at the back. It's an old suburb. The builder proposed a rubble pit which is not something I'm keen on because of many reasons (look, Brisbane City Council will not be happy, ...

Hi, I'm planning to build a pool on a slightly sloping block. It slopes away from the house and there is no storm water ...

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gaweleczek

25 October 2017

Project builder for landscapingLandscape & Garden Design

Oct 25, 2017 12:26 am

Hi, I'm looking for someone to do landscaping end to end for me. So far I've been only able to find small, boutique companies that usually work on sophisticated projects and thus are quite expensive. What I need is something simple + pool. Any recommendations? I'm based in Brisbane.

Hi, I'm looking for someone to do landscaping end to end for me. So far I've been only able to find small, boutique comp...

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gaweleczek

24 September 2017

Re: Window seal gap in cornersWindows & Doors

Sep 24, 2017 11:11 pm

So bunch of seals broke after 2 months and last week seals in all awning windows were replaced. Hopefully they will last longer now :).

So bunch of seals broke after 2 months and last week seals in all awning windows were replaced. Hopefully they will last...

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gaweleczek

3 September 2017

Installation sequence: solar panels and pool heating pumpPools & Spas

Sep 03, 2017 11:48 pm

Hi, I'm planning to install solar panels and build a pool with a heating pump. Does it matter witch one I get done first? Or maybe there is a logical sequence? Thanks

Hi, I'm planning to install solar panels and build a pool with a heating pump. Does it matter witch one I get done first...

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gaweleczek

11 August 2017

Re: Inspector for PCI stage that can inspect ALL THE THINGS Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 11, 2017 10:10 pm

I went with David and All Inspect for my pre-handover inspection I could not be happier.

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gaweleczek

11 July 2017

Unsecured storm water pipesBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 11, 2017 10:40 pm

Hello, Is it an acceptable practice to protect storm water pipes in the ground with just tape? https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/69405_1499776778.png

Hello, Is it an acceptable practice to protect storm water pipes in the ground with just tape?

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gaweleczek

10 July 2017

Re: Can PC be announced without Final Inspection CertificateBuilding A New House

Jul 10, 2017 9:46 pm

Interesting, my understanding is that once the build reaches PC you can technically speaking move in.

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gaweleczek

9 July 2017

Can PC be announced without Final Inspection Certificate?Building A New House

Jul 09, 2017 10:35 pm

Hi, One post a day would is not enough :). I'm in Brisbane and it looks like Form 21 (http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/form-21.pdf) aka Final Inspection Certificate is rather important. What is not clear to me is that how it relates to PC and/or whether I can move in without it? Tha...

Hi, One post a day would is not enough . I'm in Brisbane and it looks like Form 21 ( http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteColle...

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gaweleczek

9 July 2017

Any rules re how long it can take to fix PC defects?Building A New House

Jul 09, 2017 10:03 pm

Hi, My builder notified me 5 weeks ago that my build reached PC stage. A week later we had an inspection and the day after the inspection the builder got a list of defects from me. Since then I haven't been able to get any dates from them re when the defects will be fixed. It's been 4 weeks since th...

Hi, My builder notified me 5 weeks ago that my build reached PC stage. A week later we had an inspection and the day aft...

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gaweleczek

9 July 2017

Re: Driveway thickness under 100 mmPaving & Concreting

Jul 09, 2017 9:53 pm

Got a call from council that 125 mm applies only to Council land.

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gaweleczek

25 June 2017

Re: Driveway thickness under 100 mmPaving & Concreting

Jun 25, 2017 11:56 pm

Agree, I'm waiting for a callback.

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gaweleczek

25 June 2017

Re: Driveway thickness under 100 mmPaving & Concreting

Jun 25, 2017 10:52 pm

Looking at Council standard drawings and I'm wondering whether 125 mm only applies to the driveway on the council land? https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/bsd-2022_c_vehicle_crossing_driveway_-_single_dwelling.pdf

Looking at Council standard drawings and I'm wondering whether 125 mm only applies to the driveway on the council land? ...