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22 September 2011

Nylon plasterboard anchorsDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Sep 22, 2011 3:41 pm

I used some of these when installing some floating shelves and I'm impressed. They are quite solid once installed. I'm surprised though that they claim to be able to hold 20kg! Has anyone actually put 20kg of weight on one of these? These are the ones: http://www.ramset.com.au/Product/Detail/90/Wall...

I used some of these when installing some floating shelves and I'm impressed. They are quite solid once installed. I'm s...

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btherl

20 September 2011

Grouting over tiling spacersBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Sep 20, 2011 2:42 pm

Hi, I've heard that grouting over tiling spacers is against the building code. Can anyone tell me which code it is against? I want to be fully armed for when I bring this up with my builder :) Thanks, Brian

Hi, I've heard that grouting over tiling spacers is against the building code. Can anyone tell me which code it is again...

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btherl

16 September 2011

Re: Pumping stormwater to street -question??General Discussion

Sep 16, 2011 9:31 am

I believe it looks a bit like this . I didn't understand it either until I saw that picture.

I believe it looks a bit like Link . I didn't understand it either until I saw that picture.

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btherl

14 September 2011

Re: New Build Foundation NightmareBuilding A New House

Sep 14, 2011 12:36 pm

That diagram makes sense to me. Would there be an issue with dirt accumulating at the bottom? If you do combine the 2 systems then you at least limit how flooded you (or your neighbours) get when the pump has no power. And the closed system part sounds like low maintenance. I'm talking theoretically...

That diagram makes sense to me. Would there be an issue with dirt accumulating at the bottom? If you do combine the 2 sy...

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btherl

14 September 2011

Re: When to get home insurance?General Discussion

Sep 14, 2011 9:29 am

My understanding is home insurance is compulsory for a mortgage, just like for a car loan. Though my bank never checked if I had it or not. The reason is that the bank wants to know they can get their money back by foreclosing if you stop paying your mortgage, and they can't do that if your house ha...

My understanding is home insurance is compulsory for a mortgage, just like for a car loan. Though my bank never checked ...

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btherl

12 September 2011

Re: Cost of power pointsGeneral Discussion

Sep 12, 2011 3:04 pm

I was just quoted $40 for a double power point supply and install, back to back with an existing power point. And $75 for a double power point under the ensuite bench. Plus GST. Seems like a good deal after reading your post here needa! I was at Bunnings the other day and saw the basic double power ...

I was just quoted $40 for a double power point supply and install, back to back with an existing power point. And $75 fo...

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btherl

12 September 2011

Re: Anyone know what this might be......General Discussion

Sep 12, 2011 2:46 pm

When you rebuild the sandpit, I would take photos and keep labelled samples of everything involved in the process. That way if it goes wrong again, you have documented evidence and can track down what exactly is causing the problem. Also photos of what you're describing would be very useful! Someone...

When you rebuild the sandpit, I would take photos and keep labelled samples of everything involved in the process. That ...

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btherl

8 September 2011

Re: Fencing in Mernda/Doreen Area who did you go with?General Discussion

Sep 08, 2011 7:37 am

My quotes were around $65/m for exposed posts and capping in Mernda. I don't remember who we got to build the fence.

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btherl

7 September 2011

Re: Who's responsibility - builder or owner?Building A New House

Sep 07, 2011 4:55 pm

Someone hired someone to make that sewer trench and cover it over in the first place.. who was that?

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btherl

6 September 2011

Re: Covenants.....& fencing.......General Discussion

Sep 06, 2011 2:16 pm

I think you should ask your builder who told them to build the fence with capping and exposed posts. Then talk to that person and explain the situation. That's what I would do. And I would make it clear to the builder that I don't want them building the fence unless I sign a variation, so they don't...

I think you should ask your builder who told them to build the fence with capping and exposed posts. Then talk to that p...

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btherl

6 September 2011

Re: mortgage refer service with commission refundHome Finance

Sep 06, 2011 11:00 am

That's a good point.. though on the refundsdirect website they say this: "You will be contacted by your chosen lenders who will discuss your needs, their products and offers, to find the best match for you." So it's you and the lender who decide the product directly. Which is exactly what ...

That's a good point.. though on the refundsdirect website they say this: You will be contacted by your chosen lenders wh...

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btherl

5 September 2011

Re: mortgage refer service with commission refundHome Finance

Sep 05, 2011 5:31 pm

I think the catch is that you don't get any help with your mortgage application. And the amount you get back looks considerably less than what the bank is paying them. The poor english and lack of background details on the refunds2u.com.au website doesn't exactly earn my trust either. If I was choos...

I think the catch is that you don't get any help with your mortgage application. And the amount you get back looks consi...

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btherl

2 September 2011

Re: When the right paint is the wrong paintBuilding A New House

Sep 02, 2011 1:44 pm

But the purchaser asked for an untinted white, was then advised that "crisp white" was untinted, and signed off based on that advice. To use the tax return analogy brought up by CA3105, if you told your accountant you wanted to claim $200 under section D5 and he entered $500, then assured ...

But the purchaser asked for an untinted white, was then advised that crisp white was untinted, and signed off based on t...

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btherl

2 September 2011

Re: Construction Loan TimelineHome Finance

Sep 02, 2011 10:41 am

My timeline was something like this: 1. Pay 5% deposit for land, from own money 2. Pay 5% deposit on building contract, from own money 3. Pay remained of my money that I declared to bank towards land settlement, bank makes up the difference 4. FHOG arrives in my account 5. Bank asks for part of FHOG...

My timeline was something like this: 1. Pay 5% deposit for land, from own money 2. Pay 5% deposit on building contract, ...

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btherl

2 September 2011

Re: When the right paint is the wrong paintBuilding A New House

Sep 02, 2011 7:53 am

My building inspector told me repeatedly that I have one important weapon in any dispute with the builder - "The builder is the expert". I can't be expected to know that "crisp white" isn't white, but the builder's colour selection people can be expected to know. And if the build...

My building inspector told me repeatedly that I have one important weapon in any dispute with the builder - The builder ...

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btherl

1 September 2011

Re: Correct way to add eaves to a houseBuilding A New House

Sep 01, 2011 8:42 am

"can't be done" is builder's language, it doesn't mean it actually can't be done. I was told that a window splashback in the kitchen couldn't go all the way up to the bottom of the overhead cupboards. After a month of discussion it turns out they can, but the cupboards will have to be chan...

can't be done is builder's language, it doesn't mean it actually can't be done. I was told that a window splashback in t...

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btherl

1 September 2011

Re: New Build Foundation NightmareBuilding A New House

Sep 01, 2011 8:34 am

That sounds like a pretty obvious mistake. Did they not know that the land falls to the rear when they designed the drainage?

That sounds like a pretty obvious mistake. Did they not know that the land falls to the rear when they designed the drai...

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btherl

1 September 2011

Re: Fixing stage questionBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Sep 01, 2011 8:29 am

I'm with chrisandkate here, you should make the progress payment. You still have the final payment in reserve, and paying on time will get you good will, which is what you need to get everything fixed. There's no legal and no practical basis for not paying.

I'm with chrisandkate here, you should make the progress payment. You still have the final payment in reserve, and payin...

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btherl

31 August 2011

Re: Confusion about location of weep holesGeneral Discussion

Aug 31, 2011 11:18 am

Our certificate of occupancy specifies the allowed ground levels in relation to weep holes. 150cm from bottom of weep holes to soil, 75mm to paving or 50mm to paving with roof cover. So that's 2 courses of bricks underneath weep holes above soil, 1 course above paving and a bit less if it's paving w...

Our certificate of occupancy specifies the allowed ground levels in relation to weep holes. 150cm from bottom of weep ho...

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btherl

24 August 2011

Re: Choosing buildersBuilding A New House

Aug 24, 2011 3:13 pm

Small builder: - cost is higher - more flexible - quality may be good, may be bad - risk of builder going bust is high (by that I mean perhaps 5% risk per year, low but still much higher than a volume builder) - major problems may be a show stopper, and they may not be able to afford to fix them Lar...

Small builder: - cost is higher - more flexible - quality may be good, may be bad - risk of builder going bust is high (...