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Benny123

30 March

Re: Concrete apron and weep holesGeneral Discussion

Mar 30, 2024 6:51 pm

I've always known it to be: The height of the DPC or weep holes must not be less than 150 mm in areas where there is adjacent land (Soil etc...) to protect for ground movement. It can be reduced to 75 mm in areas where there is concrete/pavement that slope away from the wall. It can also be reduced ...

I've always known it to be: The height of the DPC or weep holes must not be less than 150 mm in areas where there is adj...

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Benny123

30 March

Re: Concrete apron and weep holesGeneral Discussion

Mar 30, 2024 6:46 pm

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Benny123

27 February

Re: roof damage insurance claimDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 27, 2024 4:55 pm

What is lifetime warranty? Is it warranted by insurance company or by the insurance company builder? I'm considering going for the cash settlement because I'm not confident in the repairs done by the insurance company. There might be hidden damage that hasn't been addressed, which could pose a risk...

I wouldn't, but it's your decision. You will be foregoing lifetime guarantee of repairs undertaken by the insurer. The ...

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Benny123

27 February

Re: roof damage insurance claimDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 27, 2024 3:01 pm

My concern is that if I accept the cash settlement, my house will not be covered by insurance before I get the damage repaired. is that right? If you accept a cash settlement then the workmanship for the repairs will not be guaranteed by the insurer. As a broker and underwriter 20+ years, I would r...

If you accept a cash settlement then the workmanship for the repairs will not be guaranteed by the insurer. As a broker...

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Benny123

27 February

Re: Veneer bricks 30 y.o. house - 3 courses under gradeGeneral Discussion

Feb 27, 2024 2:57 pm

Hello My 30 year old single storey brick veneer house down slopes from the street, and the whole site has a mild downwards slope to my back neighbour. The house has a lot of moisture issues - severe mould on the sills, suspected salt attack and what looks to be crumbling foundations around the base...

Interesting. You have great clearance to damp proof course all the way around which is rare with so many cowboy landsca...

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Benny123

27 February

Re: Does this quote seem right? Turf + landscapingLandscape & Garden Design

Feb 27, 2024 2:50 pm

Its hard enough finding folks that aren't cowboys. Found a business that I'm happy with to do the job but i'm scratching my head at the quote. $9500 total. - 71sqm installation of buffalo grass - Excavate and prepare backyard and level it out (currently has a slope) - Supply and install 8.4 lineal ...

They using concrete or timber sleepers? Timber or steel uprights? Any drainage behind sleeper?

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Benny123

23 February

Re: roof damage insurance claimDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 23, 2024 7:05 am

My concern is that if I accept the cash settlement, my house will not be covered by insurance before I get the damage repaired. is that right? Typically an offer from the insurer will be a low ball offer where they hope you will accept and go away, you are then left with the task of building repair...

If you accept a cash settlement then the workmanship for the repairs will not be guaranteed by the insurer. As a broker...

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Benny123

29 January

Re: Conveyancer didn't pick up an overland flow pathBuying Land

Jan 29, 2024 9:52 am

Thanks for your response, Im pretty sure I didnt pay the conveyancer until the sale of the block of land. You may still have a case, but your next step is to speak to a lawyer.

You may still have a case, but your next step is to speak to a lawyer.

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Benny123

29 January

Re: Conveyancer didn't pick up an overland flow pathBuying Land

Jan 29, 2024 6:52 am

Hi, Our conveyancer failed to notify us of an Overland flow path & drainage pit at the back of our block of land when I gave them the section 32 & engineering plans to look over. Using their good advice that the property only has a sewerage pit at the back we went ahead and purchased. We ha...

Did you pay a fee to the conveyancer to review the document prior to purchase? If so, then you may be able to sue the c...

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Benny123

6 January

Re: Public liability insurance block of landGeneral Discussion

Jan 06, 2024 9:37 pm

Qbe for vacant land liability. You might have to go through a broker though.

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Benny123

6 January

Re: Public liability insurance block of landGeneral Discussion

Jan 06, 2024 9:37 pm

Qbe for vacant land liability. You might have to go through a broker though.

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Benny123

23 October 2023

Re: Independent Building Inspectors - I had my first oneBuilding A New House

Oct 23, 2023 6:00 am

It's obvious from this post that you take pride in your work and also take full ownership of any mistakes. Well done Simeon.

It's obvious from this post that you take pride in your work and also take full ownership of any mistakes. Well done Sim...

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Benny123

26 July 2023

Re: Weep holes required?General Discussion

Jul 26, 2023 8:59 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/91089_1690366913.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/91089_1690366929.jpg Hi all, before I waste more money on a building inspection and not get the home, I am just wondering if anyone on this forum knows if it's ok for this rendered brick veneer home to not have any w...

You should absolutely pay for a pre-purchase inspection because a competent inspector will see more than you do. Weep h...

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Benny123

26 July 2023

Weep holes required?General Discussion

Jul 26, 2023 8:25 pm

Hi all, before I waste more money on a building inspection and not get the home, I am just wondering if anyone on this ...

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Benny123

10 April 2023

Re: Insurance for owner supplied items under construction hoOwner Builder Forum

Apr 10, 2023 11:25 pm

No, you can not insure them until you have the certificate of occupancy.

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Benny123

18 March 2023

Internal gutter / fascia replacementGeneral Discussion

Mar 18, 2023 12:55 pm

Hoping someone can please let me know if it's possible to replace the timber fascias with colorbond fascias on this home with internal style gutters. If so, is it a big and costly job. The timber fascias are very rotten, I haven't photographed the worst of it. Plan would be to replace fascias with a...

Hoping someone can please let me know if it's possible to replace the timber fascias with colorbond fascias on this home...

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Benny123

5 March 2023

Re: Insurance on mid construction buildGeneral Discussion

Mar 05, 2023 2:12 pm

No you dont need to be a member of MBA to get advice regarding insurance as MBA Insurance Brokers is the broking arm of MBA and sell and provide advice and general insurance to all builders/tradies/suppliers/professional services etc. I'm a broker and know them well and have dealt with them. If the ...

No you dont need to be a member of MBA to get advice regarding insurance as MBA Insurance Brokers is the broking arm of ...

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Benny123

4 March 2023

Re: Insurance on mid construction buildGeneral Discussion

Mar 04, 2023 10:37 pm

Try calling Master Builders Insurance Brokers as they place A LOT of contract works insurance and may be able to assist, although I'm pretty sure as you mentioned, you won't be able to insure the existing structure until a new builder is appointed and includes your build under his annual contract wo...

Try calling Master Builders Insurance Brokers as they place A LOT of contract works insurance and may be able to assist,...

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Benny123

11 February 2023

Re: Building a pool (bypassing pool company)Pools & Spas

Feb 11, 2023 12:22 pm

Building a pool by yourself. It will be a difficult task. How do you plan on managing everything? I think you misunderstand. I will not be doing the actual work - the point is to coordinate all the sub contractors - it’s not as complex as building a house. Surely you can save 30-40% of margin that ...

I think you misunderstand. I will not be doing the actual work - the point is to coordinate all the sub contractors - i...

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Benny123

11 February 2023

Re: Pool Installer - Contract Works Insurance ?Pools & Spas

Feb 11, 2023 12:13 pm

Thanks very much for your response, Benny. Just to clarify, am I considered a 'third party' for the pool builders public liability insurance ? Or would that only cover damage to a neighbours property ? You are absolutely considered a third party unless you are doing things as an owner builder, whic...

You are absolutely considered a third party unless you are doing things as an owner builder, which I presume you are not.