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Splashers

16 August 2020

Re: Climbing plants on Verandah PillarsLandscape & Garden Design

Aug 16, 2020 9:49 am

The one way to fix this would be using Stainless Steel Stand offs which bolt onto the wall and have varying lengths to space off the wire/mesh of the pillars. The cap on top just turns on and off for easy removal or wire. We use these for mounting glass balustrades but they can be used for this purp...

The one way to fix this would be using Stainless Steel Stand offs which bolt onto the wall and have varying lengths to s...

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Splashers

14 August 2020

Re: Edgewater homesBuilding A New House

Aug 14, 2020 10:34 am

The parent company is Henley homes who had a lot of issues under the name Henley back between 2005-2009 when they had a lot of issues building and from memory the Governing Body put independent inspectors to oversee their works and had to fix a lot of issues with their builds which led to them closi...

The parent company is Henley homes who had a lot of issues under the name Henley back between 2005-2009 when they had a ...

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Splashers

13 August 2020

Re: Timber floor or porcelain tilesBuilding A New House

Aug 13, 2020 9:47 pm

You could always meet in the middle and Lay Porcelain timber tiles, you get the timber look but the durability of tiles https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/50084_1597319254.jpg

You could always meet in the middle and Lay Porcelain timber tiles, you get the timber look but the durability of tiles

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Splashers

12 August 2020

Re: Mcdonald Jones homes or Clarendon Homes.Building A New House

Aug 12, 2020 2:09 pm

https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=1034752#p1034752 Check out this page in forums its long but read it and it has a lot of good info

viewtopic.php?p=1034752#p1034752 Check out this page in forums its long but read it and it has a lot of good info

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Splashers

12 August 2020

Re: Bathroom Cornice TypeBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 12, 2020 10:17 am

In the Building game its hard to say SOP as everyone builds processes are different and sometimes there are no right or wrong ways to do things. If they have installed the cornice already they may have packed out the cornice from the wall in order to allow the tile to go under and still have a lip s...

In the Building game its hard to say SOP as everyone builds processes are different and sometimes there are no right or ...

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Splashers

12 August 2020

Re: Bench waterfall feature after handover.Kitchen Corner

Aug 12, 2020 10:10 am

My advice is talk to the stone mason who you thinking of using after handover as many will be reluctant to do this kind of work. If the top benchtop overhang is not enough than you will be in big trouble and you wont be able to fix unless you change the top. The other issue is batch colour of the st...

My advice is talk to the stone mason who you thinking of using after handover as many will be reluctant to do this kind ...

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Splashers

12 August 2020

Re: Mcdonald Jones homes or Clarendon Homes.Building A New House

Aug 12, 2020 9:59 am

The best thing to do is get the full quote including any changes you want done on both and ask all the questions on what is exactly included. McJones have nice showrooms but majority of their displays are upgrades including things like recessed niches in hallways, drop down ceilings which most think...

The best thing to do is get the full quote including any changes you want done on both and ask all the questions on what...

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Splashers

10 August 2020

Re: Landscaping ideas for front gardenOutdoor Living

Aug 10, 2020 7:07 pm

Before doing more to landscaping i would look at painting the front of the house to a more modern colour first than go from there

Before doing more to landscaping i would look at painting the front of the house to a more modern colour first than go f...

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Splashers

4 August 2020

Re: Bathroom renovationGeneral Discussion

Aug 04, 2020 2:41 pm

Hey Tazw, Always do the modifications first prior to finishing the walls so go ahead and do the window first in case of damages to walls. This includes if you need to change any electrical or plumbing works in walls. If you want to use sheeting on the walls you will still need to remove the render t...

Hey Tazw, Always do the modifications first prior to finishing the walls so go ahead and do the window first in case of ...

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Splashers

3 August 2020

Re: Roses and a lemon treeLandscape & Garden Design

Aug 03, 2020 7:25 pm

Roses and Lemons like deep soil but lemons need free draining soil as they dont like their feet wet which most roses can tolerate for periods. lemons require a lot of organic matter to help with fruiting and need to test soil to make sure they have enough Nitrogen to produce a lot of viable fruit. I...

Roses and Lemons like deep soil but lemons need free draining soil as they dont like their feet wet which most roses can...

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Splashers

3 August 2020

Re: lawn sandal aerators?Landscape & Garden Design

Aug 03, 2020 7:07 pm

Hey Sergey, I use mine all the time, generally after it rains at least every 2 or 3 months and my lawn never pools water and is thick n lush all year which keeps all weeds at bay. Its easy to do after rain as the ground is soft and if you can get between rain days its a bonus. The other alternative ...

Hey Sergey, I use mine all the time, generally after it rains at least every 2 or 3 months and my lawn never pools water...

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Splashers

2 August 2020

Re: Who's building with Clarendon??Building A New House

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Aug 02, 2020 8:39 pm

2 things have changed, first is they are not selling many homes and second is the legal team make you remove negative comments

2 things have changed, first is they are not selling many homes and second is the legal team make you remove negative co...

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Splashers

28 July 2020

Re: Bathroom Cornice TypeBathrooms and Laundry

Jul 28, 2020 9:41 am

Square set ceiling with tiling up to it looks much cleaner and nicer than cornice. The finish is much better and when steam risers you dont get the sharp edge of the cornice blackening due to moisture catching. A lot more builders are doing this as standard. Check out Clarendon web for there bathroo...

Square set ceiling with tiling up to it looks much cleaner and nicer than cornice. The finish is much better and when st...

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Splashers

28 July 2020

Re: Advice for a functional kitchen/sculleryKitchen Corner

Jul 28, 2020 9:28 am

There are a few things i would consider changing. 1) The Walk In linen at the front of the house to be deleted as it seems there is ample storage throughout the house and extend the WC to make a powder room with vanity and mirror. Remove Bed2 Robe and put in onto the back of the Bath tub Wall as the...

There are a few things i would consider changing. 1) The Walk In linen at the front of the house to be deleted as it see...

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Splashers

9 July 2020

Re: Landscaping or deckingGeneral Discussion

Jul 09, 2020 11:31 pm

Decking

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Splashers

8 July 2020

Re: Cleaning marks off walls without causing burnishing of pGeneral Discussion

Jul 08, 2020 6:28 pm

Try using baby wipes as a friend does that on their Dulux paint and seems to work for them

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Splashers

1 July 2020

Re: Help where to put alfrescoBuilding A New House

Jul 01, 2020 8:59 am

I assume they wont let you swap wet areas downstairs as it effects the major plumbing from upstairs but could you flip the bottom section as GoGo suggests and leave the Alfresco but also ask to flip upstairs to help with the plumbing situation ?

I assume they wont let you swap wet areas downstairs as it effects the major plumbing from upstairs but could you flip t...

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Splashers

1 July 2020

Re: Upgrade to porcelain tiles is requiring additional cleanFlooring & Floor Covering

Jul 01, 2020 8:54 am

Porcelain tiles are supplied with a coating when packaged to help protect their surface. Once the tiler lays them the surface of the tiles is quite hazy after grouting as the coating holds any fine dust. They generally need 2 or 3 cleans before the Tile surface is totally clean and will sparkle for ...

Porcelain tiles are supplied with a coating when packaged to help protect their surface. Once the tiler lays them the su...

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Splashers

30 June 2020

Re: OMEGA 90cm Freestanding OF916FXKitchen Appliances

Jun 30, 2020 3:17 pm

We have had this Oven installed as part of our build and it has been awfull, would not recommend Omega appliances at all They installed after handover so we were in the house, the installers could not remove all the blue plastic and the oven handle was loose. They stated they would send service pers...

We have had this Oven installed as part of our build and it has been awfull, would not recommend Omega appliances at all...

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Splashers

21 June 2020

Re: Tile insert shower grates - injury riskBathrooms and Laundry

Jun 21, 2020 10:16 pm

Maybe the reason they are trying Not to do these is cost, they cost more and often have to get made to size. the drain grates are more common and are easily cut to suit. if you are having the drain across the width of the shower they should be placed against the wall under the taps so you should not...

Maybe the reason they are trying Not to do these is cost, they cost more and often have to get made to size. the drain g...