Posts by kikin • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Penalty for the delayed house completionBuilding A New House

26 June 2010

Jun 26, 2010 10:41 pm

You'll have the standard $250 per week liquidated damages clause in your contract, and if your build runs over the specified contract time, then they will pay. If the contract says 150 days, the only other thing to consider is delays outside the builder's control, like the one the Little Misses men...

Things are a lot different in Vic - thank goodness. Thanks kek, you make me feel better Thanks for everyone's advice as...

Re: Penalty for the delayed house completionBuilding A New House

25 June 2010

Jun 25, 2010 10:50 pm

If our builder wants to claim a delay day, they have to quantify it and write to us - they then vary the amount of days in the contract. Has this happened to you? If not, I am not sure how they can talk about delay days now..... According to our HIA contract, it said that the house should be comple...

According to our HIA contract, it said that the house should be completed in 150 days.....our site start is on 1 Feb so...

Re: Penalty for the delayed house completionBuilding A New House

25 June 2010

Jun 25, 2010 10:01 pm

no one understand what I am asking about?

Penalty for the delayed house completionBuilding A New House

25 June 2010

Jun 25, 2010 7:57 pm

Hi, The expected house completion date for our house is 1 July. However, due to some issues about the incorrect pantry door, it will be delayed in another 1-2 weeks. We have asked our CSC about the delay penalty. She explained to us that this is calculated on the day of settlement and from the amoun...

Hi, The expected house completion date for our house is 1 July. However, due to some issues about the incorrect pantry d...

Re: Big gap above the rear door in garageBuilding A New House

19 June 2010

Jun 19, 2010 2:31 pm

I have been told by the building manager that it is an articulation join and it will be filled as stormy said.... By the way, our site supervisor has resigned and the new one will be replaced from next Monday.....hope it can go smooth....

I have been told by the building manager that it is an articulation join and it will be filled as stormy said.... By the...

15 June 2010

Jun 15, 2010 7:13 pm

OK well how does the "Vauclose" carpet look to you here?.... http://www.stainmaster.com.au/styles.aspx There's plenty of colours.... even a colour called "Ash" :D A hard twist pile gives good service. Cheers! Thanks for your suggestion. Do you know how much per linear meter for ...

Thanks for your suggestion. Do you know how much per linear meter for the one you suggested? Thanks.

15 June 2010

Jun 15, 2010 7:00 pm

There really are HEAPS of types of nylons, not only different styles (loop, modulated loop, cut, plush twist, sculpted, low profile, deep and thick pile, frieze, and more) but also different variations of yarn itself. The nylon 6.6 yarn from Invista is excellent, but then there are all sorts of oth...

We need about 25 linear metres carpet for our new house. The house is still under construction. That's why I am now loo...

15 June 2010

Jun 15, 2010 6:17 pm

May I ask if there are any suggestions for the carpet with 100% nylon? Thank you in advance. Not quite sure what you are asking Kikin? :? Sorry, I am actually looking for 100% nylon carpet? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks, royalblue.

Not quite sure what you are asking Kikin? Sorry, I am actually looking for 100% nylon carpet? Do you have any suggestio...

Re: Big gap above the rear door in garageBuilding A New House

15 June 2010

Jun 15, 2010 6:15 pm

I will have a site meeting with the building manager this week. I will let you guys know the outcome. Thanks guys!!!

Re: Big gap above the rear door in garageBuilding A New House

14 June 2010

Jun 14, 2010 10:02 pm

It looks as though it could be an articulation (or expansion) join. Check your plans and see if A/J is marked on them in that position. If it is, it should be filled with a coloured putty/silicone to match the bricks, but I'd be checking with your SS anyway....for piece of mind! I'm sure there are ...

Thanks for your information. I just checked on my floor plan and found that the gap for A/J should be 10mm.

Re: Big gap above the rear door in garageBuilding A New House

14 June 2010

Jun 14, 2010 9:42 pm

With such big gap, will it affect the structure of the house?

Big gap above the rear door in garageBuilding A New House

14 June 2010

Jun 14, 2010 8:59 pm

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z9fTql1IMEg/S-deWIIlD8I/AAAAAAAAAeM/Bmy5PiClQQM/s320/big+gap+in+garage.JPG http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z9fTql1IMEg/S-deW003raI/AAAAAAAAAeU/GRfezGR3FFY/s320/big+gap+in+garage+zoom.JPG Hi, We have a big gap above the rear door in the garage? Will the builder be able to fix it?...

Hi, We have a big gap above the rear door in the garage? Will the builder be able to fix it? Please give me some commen...

14 June 2010

Jun 14, 2010 8:51 pm

May I ask if there are any suggestions for the carpet with 100% nylon? Thank you in advance.

Re: Narrower pantry entranceBuilding A New House

11 June 2010

Jun 11, 2010 7:32 pm

Thanks for everyone's comments. They are so useful for me!! Thanks for your support!! In my case, as the pantry door has not been fixed, that means the fixing stage has not been completed, should I withhold the payment for fixing stage until the pantry door has been fixed? Our expected completion da...

Thanks for everyone's comments. They are so useful for me!! Thanks for your support!! In my case, as the pantry door has...

nylon sisal carpetsFlooring & Floor Covering

10 June 2010

Jun 10, 2010 7:49 pm

Hi, We are looking for carpet for our new house. We recently got a quote for a carpet with 100% nylon sisal carpets. May I ask if anyone have any comments on this material? Godfrey Hirst Nubian - $190 per linear metre, is it reasonable in term of quality and price? Thank you. Cheers, Kin

Hi, We are looking for carpet for our new house. We recently got a quote for a carpet with 100% nylon sisal carpets. May...

Re: Narrower pantry entranceBuilding A New House

10 June 2010

Jun 10, 2010 3:02 pm

Are you kidding?!?! That means everything could be willy nilly within 5%. That makes me so mad ::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry:: that they may get away with it because of that. Is it a sliding door? Do all the other measurements around it look correct? Sorry, I can't offer any further help but I do hop...

It is actually a panel door. Yes we withhold the payment but it is delayed the construction for our house.....we do wis...

Re: Narrower pantry entranceBuilding A New House

10 June 2010

Jun 10, 2010 2:37 pm

We have mentioned to our site supervisor one month ago but now they came up to tell us that they will change the pantry door size in order to fit into the entrance. I understand this to mean they are going to fit the 680 size door to the pantry entrance?. I wouldn't accept this. ::angry:: We have a...

I understand this to mean they are going to fit the 680 size door to the pantry entrance?. I wouldn't accept this. We h...

Narrower pantry entranceBuilding A New House

10 June 2010

Jun 10, 2010 2:19 pm

Hi, The fixing stage for our house was supposed to be completed one month ago. However, the pantry door can't be fitted as the pantry entrance is narrower than the standard (ie. it was just 680mm instead of 720mm as standard). Therefore, we haven't approved the progress payment for fix stage. We hav...

Hi, The fixing stage for our house was supposed to be completed one month ago. However, the pantry door can't be fitted ...

Re: Can anyone recommend a concreter in Point Cook?Building A New House

30 March 2010

Mar 30, 2010 3:15 pm

I have pm everyone who asked for the concreter that I have used. Just keep in mind I am just sharing my genuine personal experience. =-) Hi thegourou20, Can you pm me with the details as well? Thanks a lot. Kin

Hi thegourou20, Can you pm me with the details as well? Thanks a lot. Kin