Posts by easternAU • Home Renovation & Building Forum

excessive moisture read on wall behind showerBathrooms and Laundry

18 July 2022

Jul 18, 2022 5:06 pm

Hi all, We are buying a property and the building inspector reported excessive moisture reading on a wall behind the shower. The seller got someone re-grouted and water proofed the shower, but the moisture reading is still high. Is this a serious problem? How can we find out if this is related to th...

Hi all, We are buying a property and the building inspector reported excessive moisture reading on a wall behind the sho...

Re: excessive moisture read on wall behind showerBathrooms and Laundry

6 August 2022

Aug 06, 2022 9:26 am

Thank you for your reply. I did get a plumber look at it and he didn't find a leak. There is damage to the skirting at the wall behind the shower. I can only hope it is now fixed and will dry over time...

Thank you for your reply. I did get a plumber look at it and he didn't find a leak. There is damage to the skirting at t...

oven cabinetKitchen Appliances

12 September 2021

Sep 12, 2021 4:38 pm

Hi there, We have bought a new oven and it is shorter than the old one. We couldn't find the same height in the market. Below is the picture that shows how it looks now. I'd like to lift it up and cover the bottom with a panel. Questions: 1- what material should I use to use as a base and lift the o...

Hi there, We have bought a new oven and it is shorter than the old one. We couldn't find the same height in the market. ...

12 September 2021

Sep 12, 2021 6:04 pm

thanks @chippy, very helpful. About the false floor, is it again something I should get a cabinet maker to build it for me and you reckon they won't be interested to do a small job?

thanks @chippy, very helpful. About the false floor, is it again something I should get a cabinet maker to build it for ...

12 September 2021

Sep 12, 2021 6:25 pm

Great. I am sure I can do this. Thanks.

12 September 2021

Sep 12, 2021 6:45 pm

good idea. I was thinking along the same line. it is indeed down low and I am not worried.

2 October 2021

Oct 02, 2021 8:05 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/103212_1633165429.jpg Here is a photo of the result. Not too bad fir 36 bucks for two melamine shelves. Thanks for the advices.

Here is a photo of the result. Not too bad fir 36 bucks for two melamine shelves. Thanks for the advices.