Posts by franknewhome • Home Renovation & Building Forum

13 April 2020

Apr 13, 2020 12:57 pm

I think it is a great example of small things can develop overtime and The fix could be a 5 mins attention during construction, sad that my inspector did not pick this up during all stages. Lucky you had the correct photos..once covered up often ignored and forgotten As for engineering documentatio...

Lucky you had the correct photos..once covered up often ignored and forgotten As for engineering documentation ideally ...

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13 April 2020

Apr 13, 2020 11:54 am

Ho @franknewhome The architectural drawings shows a steel column with studs either side mid window span The photo shows 2 boxed studs can't tell if there is a Steel column encased within? The crack patterns along the horizontal brick line is indicative of the column deflecting outwards If the botto...

Thanks Chris, I will double check once the builder open it. By the look of it, that two posts looks slightly different ...

13 April 2020

Apr 13, 2020 10:22 am

Unfortunately, the bricks will need to be removed to correctly install the cavity flashing. Also the window company should place additional aluminium trim to better close the gap on the outside BTW moisture doesn't cause bricks to crack (unless it freezes and expands within the brick?) It's more li...

Thanks chris, that is really helpful information. I was hoping builder can just do some magic without open the brick. B...

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12 April 2020

Apr 12, 2020 2:16 pm

Update: When builder replace those windows due to wrong size, they cut the original flash and the weep holes just become not functional. There is a big gap between the top course of the brick and the window frame which make the water really easy to get in. The crack looks really wet and all along t...

Update: When builder replace those windows due to wrong size, they cut the original flash and the weep holes just become not functional. There…

8 April 2020

Apr 08, 2020 9:02 am

Thanks Chris, There r 2 210 windows connected, that window has been replaced during construction as the size was slight bigger or something like that. Do you need to get a structural guy to have a look? Since it is still within builder's warranty. Tanks again :) https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/74947_...

Thanks Chris, There r 2 210 windows connected, that window has been replaced during construction as the size was slight ...

7 April 2020

Apr 07, 2020 9:53 pm

You cant tell from a closes up of a crack What's your site classification? Check your engineering drawings for Masonry Articulation Joints (AJ) around windows and walls on the plan Cheers Chris Thank you Chris for your reply. The site is H1, there is no crack around AJ. My guess is the window flush...

Thank you Chris for your reply. The site is H1, there is no crack around AJ. My guess is the window flush was not seale...

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4 April 2020

Apr 04, 2020 8:55 pm

Hi folks, I found a few random mortar cracks under the windows. It is around or under 1mm wide. Doesnt really look obvious unless you look into it. Need some experts to see if this needs attention or just normal settlement. house is 2 year old. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/74947_1585997686.GIF htt...

Hi folks, I found a few random mortar cracks under the windows. It is around or under 1mm wide. Doesnt really look obvio...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

1 November 2017

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Nov 01, 2017 7:46 pm

i will not even look at a 50$ bill lol.but anyway, i think we did as well.

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

16 October 2017

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Oct 16, 2017 7:21 pm

Hi all PCI today any advice on what to look for most. ...thx in advance... Good luck - hope it goes without a hitch!! would love to know how it goes! Hi JK27 thanks for your wishes and yes PCI went well minor things to do such as paint touch ups and patch up marks. . Some carpet to be fixed outside...

Good luck - hope it goes without a hitch!! would love to know how it goes Hi JK27 thanks for your wishes and yes PCI we...

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Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

13 October 2017

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Oct 13, 2017 3:54 pm

anyone still receiving their weekly calls ?

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

11 October 2017

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Oct 11, 2017 7:53 pm

Home theatre Hi I am awaiting tender duscussion with Clarendon for Madison 35. This plan has a home theatre. Can someone kindly let me know as what comes along with inclusions for the home theatre. Is sound proofing, speaker cable points etc included in the build. What items are not included and ex...

you are so naive. they only give you the room. that is all. everything else including your power point is extra. a dece...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

10 October 2017

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Oct 10, 2017 9:46 pm

Can anyone assist. We are looking at building the Boston 36. I recently did a google of the SMEG appliances, dishwasher and microwave, you get with the sapphire package and the reviews are pretty much all bad. Can anyone reassure me that the provided appliances are good? If not can anyone confirm h...

We have the SMEG appliances and have had no issues at all. We have a freestanding 900mm oven with gas cooktop. Thanks K...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

9 October 2017

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Oct 09, 2017 1:15 pm

Need to vent.... our SS is a personable young guy, don't have an issue with him as a person, has a laugh and seems to know what he's doing. However, we find that he's dismissive! Not at a condescending level, but when we've raised things kind of just says yep he knows and he'll fix it, will all be ...

try to send an email to their product review channel. they get some good top down pressure to get things moving a bit q...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

24 September 2017

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Sep 24, 2017 8:26 pm

we r officially on week 10 now, first floor brick is almost done, SS say schaford will go up next week, is this progress normal or slow ? feel like they will not take 40 weeks. They normally bust out to get to progress payments then they slow down once the bulk are paid... i totally agree, they r m...

They normally bust out to get to progress payments then they slow down once the bulk are paid... i totally agree, they ...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

24 September 2017

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Sep 24, 2017 5:40 pm

we r officially on week 10 now, first floor brick is almost done, SS say schaford will go up next week, is this progress normal or slow ? feel like they will not take 40 weeks.

we r officially on week 10 now, first floor brick is almost done, SS say schaford will go up next week, is this progress...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

30 August 2017

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Aug 30, 2017 9:30 am

i got the same response, was wondering whether it is worth to fight for less than 100 $ interest. i recon it they just finish 1 day early that will pay off.

i got the same response, was wondering whether it is worth to fight for less than 100 $ interest. i recon it they just f...

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

24 August 2017

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Aug 24, 2017 7:50 pm

i did 10, i think come up to 63k or something

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

20 August 2017

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Aug 20, 2017 11:44 am

Hi everyone, First time poster though we have been reading this thread for while. We are doing a KDR in Sydney, building a modified Madison 38 (Madison 37 top floor, 38 ground floor + grand alfresco and extensions to several rooms). It has been quite a stressful process so far thanks to storm water...

i've just done the process, you need to empty the house 1 month before, cut off gas will take 20 working days.

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Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

14 August 2017

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Aug 14, 2017 9:15 am

we took everything out (carpet and tiles) get refunded around 10k. probably we weill spend 25k in total to do what we want (expensive tiles and floor) which would easily cost another 30k if we upgrade from clarendon.

we took everything out (carpet and tiles) get refunded around 10k. probably we weill spend 25k in total to do what we wa...