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Izzys123

11 February 2009

pd lining board facadeBuilding A New House

Feb 11, 2009 8:16 pm

Hello Rock, Our Sorrento Facade had the same look. There was a gap btwn the flashing/top of brick and lining board. The problem is all the Sorrento displays has the same gap!! Our SS said it didn't matter as the flashing hooks up behind the boards so water won't get in, but it looked all wrong. Anyw...

Hello Rock, Our Sorrento Facade had the same look. There was a gap btwn the flashing/top of brick and lining board. The ...

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1 November 2008

Inspection issueBuilding A New House

Nov 01, 2008 4:05 pm

statutory laws overides contract laws.... Contracts are derived from statute, that is statutes stipulate the contents of contracts. Ie: the standard HIA building contract in Victoria complies with the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, the Building Act 1993 and Fair Trading Act 1999 etc. It appe...

Contracts are derived from statute, that is statutes stipulate the contents of contracts. Ie: the standard HIA building...

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30 October 2008

Inspection issueBuilding A New House

Oct 30, 2008 3:27 pm

Contracts are derived from statute, that is statutes stipulate the contents of contracts. Ie: the standard HIA building...

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Izzys123

21 October 2008

Independant Inspections - Big Kev Strikes AgainBuilding A New House

Oct 21, 2008 8:57 pm

:D :D :D

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21 October 2008

How do i know the inspector is not working for my builder?Building A New House

Oct 21, 2008 8:50 pm

As long as it is not working for my builder, it would be fine.. but is there any way i can find out? can i ask them and will they tell me the truth? I think Kevin is not working for my builder, but just in case if i need to find someone other than Kevin, then i may have to check Claego, Kevin is to...

Claego, Kevin is totally independent. He will look after you not the builder. Especially if you're building a PD. See m...

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Izzys123

21 October 2008

Building Inspectors from floorplans to handoverBuilding A New House

Oct 21, 2008 8:45 pm

We used Kevin McDonald from New Home Inspections. He was great, identified our mortar was too sandy and subsequently it failed the mortar test three days before handover. Now re-pointing the whole house with AKA Brickwork Renovations.....Kev saved us thousands. See post: https://forum.homeone.com.au...

We used Kevin McDonald from New Home Inspections. He was great, identified our mortar was too sandy and subsequently it ...

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Izzys123

21 October 2008

moving telstra pole to build new crossoverBuilding A New House

Oct 21, 2008 8:28 pm

I got a council permit to move a tree (at my cost digging a hole) but a telstra pole??? Good luck, it'll cost you a fortune if they agree. :shock:

I got a council permit to move a tree (at my cost digging a hole) but a telstra pole??? Good luck, it'll cost you a fort...

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Izzys123

18 October 2008

Mortar Issue - Has anyone re-pointed their new home?Building A New House

Oct 18, 2008 10:04 am

Hi all, Some of you may have read my previous posts about our mortar issue. Our mortar failed and will be grinded out and new mortar replaced, re-pointed. Has anyone had their new home re-pointed before? Any problems with this process?

Hi all, Some of you may have read my previous posts about our mortar issue. Our mortar failed and will be grinded out an...

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Izzys123

17 October 2008

Builing inpectors during constructionBuilding A New House

Oct 17, 2008 9:37 pm

I've used Kevin a few times on our build. He is good, but the only note of caution I'd sound is that he is very busy and can be slow getting reports back, which is very frustrating for all, as effectively nothing happens until the builder knows what needs to be rectified. I think you might struggle...

I spoke with Kevin today. Recently he is very easy to get hold of. There was a time when he went away and no one could ...

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17 October 2008

Builing inpectors during constructionBuilding A New House

Oct 17, 2008 7:51 pm

Have you tried BIG KEV from http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/ ? He can be hard to get a hold of at times but when you do get a hold of him he is worth every cent. We are using him through our entire building process. He is very thorough and helpful. SonnyG, definately New Home Inspections. He i...

SonnyG, definately New Home Inspections. He is hard to get hold of sometimes but keep ringing his mobile number. Kevin ...

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Izzys123

17 October 2008

Re: What is considered "Fixings" stage?Building A New House

Oct 17, 2008 7:45 pm

Hi all, I just recieved my fixings invoice, when is the house considered to be at fixings stage? I still need shower screens, wardrobe doors, door handles, insulation, kitchen sink and all the shelving in the cupboards and pantry. Without these things is it up to Fixings stage? We also have to have...

Hi Jet79, Your "Fixing" stage will be defined in your contract. You'll have to look it up and read what your contract s...

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17 October 2008

Independant Inspections - Big Kev Strikes AgainBuilding A New House

Oct 17, 2008 7:34 pm

Now on to the independent inspections :roll: I have seen first hand some of these independent inspection companies and they need to be looked into thoroughly before choosing which one to use. Some of these companies charge way too much for there service and take advantage of new home owners. Some t...

Before I comment on "I Build" I'll bring you all up to date with my mortar issue. I have rung every expert under the su...

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Izzys123

15 October 2008

Independant Inspections - Big Kev Strikes AgainBuilding A New House

Oct 15, 2008 7:30 pm

These knuckle head builders now want to spray on a sealant over the mortar and they reckon the jobs right!! Anyone else had the same procedure? I would just rather them pull down the bricks and re-brick with good motar.

These knuckle head builders now want to spray on a sealant over the mortar and they reckon the jobs right!! Anyone else ...

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Izzys123

15 October 2008

Inspection issueBuilding A New House

Oct 15, 2008 7:21 pm

Speak to a solicitor/lawyer. You have signed a legally binding contract whereby you have knowingly acknowledged (by signing it) waivering your right to a three month maintenance period. You have agreed to waiver this period by signing the contract. I don't even think small claims can help. Always re...

Speak to a solicitor/lawyer. You have signed a legally binding contract whereby you have knowingly acknowledged (by sign...

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Izzys123

1 October 2008

How long did your PD home take to build?Building A New House

Oct 01, 2008 10:33 pm

Another not very happy Prestige customer!!! :evil: We started in March, and are still waiting on cupboards and cornice to be finished , fixing just started last week, but they work half a day...then disappear!!!! :shock: :evil: There's no way we'll be finished by contract date (even our SS said so ...

Friends of ours are building with Prestige. They are having the same problems as Petal. They discovered a leaking pipe ...

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Izzys123

1 October 2008

Independant Inspections - Big Kev Strikes AgainBuilding A New House

Oct 01, 2008 10:28 pm

[render/compensation or re-brick. Decisions, decisions. :? Mmmm just a late night thought - procrastinating on an assignment due tomorrow..... :lol: ::computer:: When they brick they somehow attach a metal brace to the frame - whether it is screwed to the bricks or inserted into the mortar... how c...

Mmmm just a late night thought - procrastinating on an assignment due tomorrow..... When they brick they somehow attach...

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Izzys123

1 October 2008

Final Inspection...are lights allowed?Building A New House

Oct 01, 2008 10:23 pm

There is a publication through the Building Advice and Conciliation Victoria site "Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2007" it states everything the independent inspectors check (one of the docs they use). I questioned the lighting situation and was advised that I couldn't detect faults with lights ...

Under the building code you have to check for defects under 'non critical light' at a normal viewing distance of 1.5 me...

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Izzys123

1 October 2008

How long did your PD home take to build?Building A New House

Oct 01, 2008 10:09 pm

We are building with Lifestyle and all three (Access, Lifestyle & Prestige) are seperate entities under the PD banner. I have heard a lot more horror stories about Prestige but considering our Lifestyle home just had it's mortar fail a BCA lab test and our entire house has to be pulled down and ...

We are building with Lifestyle and all three (Access, Lifestyle Prestige) are seperate entities under the PD banner. I h...

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Izzys123

1 October 2008

Re: Our vent........!!!!!!!!!!Building A New House

Oct 01, 2008 9:59 pm

So because of their stuff-up, excavation is going to be delayed 1 whole !@#$%^ week !!!! One whole week delay....crikey...if you think that's bad Southies I'm sure you'd be really p'd off with our situation....meant to have hand over on the 22/09....indep inspection found problems with mortar....mo...

One whole week delay....crikey...if you think that's bad Southies I'm sure you'd be really p'd off with our situation.....

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Izzys123

27 September 2008

Opinions on bathroom tilingBathrooms and Laundry

Sep 27, 2008 6:56 pm

This doesn't look right to me.......it's a wet area isn't it?? As you're in NSW, ring your state Building Commission and get the number for your Building Advice & Conciliation section of NSW Consumer Affairs. They give great advice, especially our one in Vic. Have you spoken to your SS? Get them...

This doesn't look right to me.......it's a wet area isn't it?? As you're in NSW, ring your state Building Commission and...