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Splashers

22 April

Re: Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from HouseGeneral Discussion

Apr 22, 2024 8:35 pm

If you are running falls from the house to front of balcony i would suggest to use tile screed to get the proper falls required. If the Balcony has no roof over it i would go to 1: 80 min but keep in mind screed minimum thickness is 15mm, so at the door this will be 15mm plus fall. At the entry to t...

If you are running falls from the house to front of balcony i would suggest to use tile screed to get the proper falls r...

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Splashers

22 April

Re: Floating floor boards over slate tilesGeneral Discussion

Apr 22, 2024 8:18 pm

To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of flooring the substrate needs to be straight.

To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness a...

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Splashers

16 April

Re: Waterproofing around door jam?Building A New House

Apr 16, 2024 5:01 pm

Disgracefull waterproofing, get an independent qualified inspector ASAP. Do not allow them to start screeding or tiling

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Splashers

17 January

Re: Builder connecting our new toilet for his tradesBathrooms and Laundry

Jan 17, 2024 6:03 pm

We do long term jobs like this all the time and as a company we provide a site toilet/shower unit as required by law for the workers to use which has a full wash area inside including hand cleaner etc. The units we have nowadays are very nice and get cleaned routinely by the hire companies. We also ...

We do long term jobs like this all the time and as a company we provide a site toilet/shower unit as required by law for...

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Splashers

6 January

Re: Skirting and Floorboard spaceBuilding A New House

Jan 06, 2024 8:53 am

A thin bead of white silicone all around will close the gap but the boards can move if needed. The will stop water and dirt from going under the floor as well.

A thin bead of white silicone all around will close the gap but the boards can move if needed. The will stop water and d...

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Splashers

5 December 2023

Re: Concerns with my Tiler's job. With PicturesBathrooms and Laundry

Dec 05, 2023 6:57 pm

Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be in that location given the design. Also are you having a Bidet Toilet ? or is the power supposed to be in Shaving Cabinet ?

Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be...

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Splashers

19 November 2023

Re: Help Please? Building, bathroom potential defects & no HGeneral Discussion

Nov 19, 2023 12:55 pm

All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state.

All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for y...

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Splashers

11 November 2023

Re: Plumbing variationRenovation + Home Improvement

Nov 11, 2023 7:11 am

Not sure how much the job was worth but you need to provide contracts if doing works over certain values by law. in NSW any works above $5000 requires a written cotract. Maybe this is an avenue if they have not followed the state regulations to negotiate.

Not sure how much the job was worth but you need to provide contracts if doing works over certain values by law. in NSW ...

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Splashers

2 October 2023

Re: Fall in Shower FloorBathrooms and Laundry

Oct 02, 2023 10:18 am

Falls to Bathrooms 1:100 on the outside of shower araes 1:60 - 1:80 inside of shower areas These standards are for a max size floor tile 300x300 which is the standard for a floor tile Anything you provide over the 300x300 will impact the falls and will be your issue not the tiler. If using large for...

Falls to Bathrooms 1:100 on the outside of shower araes 1:60 - 1:80 inside of shower areas These standards are for a max...

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Splashers

28 August 2023

Re: Builder has set mediation with Master Builders GC. Any tRenovation + Home Improvement

Aug 28, 2023 5:37 pm

Never personally been through the process but they will look at factual evidence not just conversations. You will need to have all emails, txt messages, dates, certain milestones (earthworks, slab poured etc) and a diary or calender with specific events or meetings. Take all copies of paperwork, con...

Never personally been through the process but they will look at factual evidence not just conversations. You will need t...

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Splashers

5 August 2023

Re: Grout tile around spigot?Paving & Concreting

Aug 05, 2023 11:41 am

This is the way its generally completed, tiler will not grout around spigot as any movement on spigot will just crack the grout. This should be finished with an external grade sealant to prevent water entering under the tiles and this will allow for movement. Make sure sealant is compatible to water...

This is the way its generally completed, tiler will not grout around spigot as any movement on spigot will just crack th...

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Splashers

16 February 2023

Re: Toilet roll holder placementBathrooms and Laundry

Feb 16, 2023 4:10 pm

To my knowledge there is no code to placement of items like toilet roll holders, towel rails etc in residential but definetly are measurements and specs for age & disability sectors. That is just a very poor design bathroom but not sure where else you could put it honestly

To my knowledge there is no code to placement of items like toilet roll holders, towel rails etc in residential but defi...

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Splashers

24 October 2022

Re: Variation Quote from Inclusion AllowanceGeneral Discussion

Oct 24, 2022 9:20 pm

The quote variation will be the $20 as both the Allowance & the Upgrade price are most likely Retail prices. The allowance price will not be a trade price.

The quote variation will be the $20 as both the Allowance the Upgrade price are most likely Retail prices. The allowance...

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Splashers

20 September 2022

Re: Floor plan feedback please 🙏Building A New House

Sep 20, 2022 7:27 pm

The Laundry seems a fair hike away from the backyard area, or are you intending to use dryer only or exit through garage ? The Laundry at the front is very odd to me

The Laundry seems a fair hike away from the backyard area, or are you intending to use dryer only or exit through garage...

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Splashers

5 September 2022

Re: Metricon sending legal threats to members of Facebook paBuilding A New House

Sep 05, 2022 5:08 pm

I know 3 top builders who have staff employed just to troll the internet and social media sites to eliminate the bad reviews or comments. They will use legal help if they have too or if they come to an agreement if they fix x,y,z you have to remove all content about them and they have legal document...

I know 3 top builders who have staff employed just to troll the internet and social media sites to eliminate the bad rev...

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Splashers

29 August 2022

Re: Kitchen Gas cooktop Australian Standards with Glass windBuilding A New House

Aug 29, 2022 10:44 pm

The 200mm rule has been around for ages with gas cooktops but it refers to combustable materials. Tiles and Glass splashbacks are classed as non combustable, however caesarstone is a high resin product and will absorb heat rapidily and cool quickly which will cause it to crack thats why they put tha...

The 200mm rule has been around for ages with gas cooktops but it refers to combustable materials. Tiles and Glass splash...

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Splashers

24 July 2022

Re: excessive moisture read on wall behind showerBathrooms and Laundry

Jul 24, 2022 4:29 pm

Regrouting will improve looks to the tiled wall but grout itself is a pourus product not a sealer. The waterproofing you are talking about is probably just resilicone the shower junctions. The building inspector who has read the high moisture should have told you it is most likely inside the wall be...

Regrouting will improve looks to the tiled wall but grout itself is a pourus product not a sealer. The waterproofing you...

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Splashers

24 July 2022

Re: New build gap between window and brickWindows & Doors

Jul 24, 2022 4:21 pm

Your looking at a partially done install, many things need to be done before its completed. The build is at very early stage and will be finished properly when the time comes as some items are fitted later.

Your looking at a partially done install, many things need to be done before its completed. The build is at very early s...

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Splashers

28 April 2022

Re: Feb 2022 - Is there shortage of bricklayer in NSW currenBuilding A New House

Apr 28, 2022 7:25 pm

The issue with Tradies on New Builds are many depending on the Builders choices of Subbies or Rates. Since the pandemic a lot of overseas workers left and went home in fear of being trapped in Australia unable to get back home for an extended period of time. A lot of overseas workers that were worki...

The issue with Tradies on New Builds are many depending on the Builders choices of Subbies or Rates. Since the pandemic ...

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Splashers

29 March 2022

Re: Screed over toilet waste openingBathrooms and Laundry

Mar 29, 2022 4:44 pm

Ummm I wouldnt let him back if he screeded over it, prob doesnt have much experience