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Howyagoin
Howyagoin
25 August 2016

Insurance

Insurance

You could look at construction works insurance

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Howyagoin
Aug 25, 2016 7:03 pm
aloenyx
aloenyx
17 August 2016

Where on earth do we start?????????

Where on earth do we start?????????

Definitely read everything on Bashworth's site and get the PDF books. :)

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aloenyx
Aug 17, 2016 6:53 pm
aloenyx
Beazley77
Beazley77
13 August 2016

Slab Questions

Slab Questions

Yes its normal

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Beazley77
Aug 13, 2016 10:46 pm
Beazley77
jackie_saliba
jackie_saliba
10 August 2016

R 1.0 or R 1.5 Reverse Cycle Air conditioning ducts

R 1.0 or R 1.5 Reverse Cycle Air conditioning ducts

Is this with Mac jones??? We didn't sign unless we were given permission to add another AC to our bronte build..

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jackie_saliba
Aug 10, 2016 5:57 pm
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
26 July 2016

white house

white house

I want our house to have a white exterior and am looking for paint ideas. Can anyone tell me what white they used? We will have shale grey Colorbond roof and gutters. …

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lazandjohn
Jul 26, 2016 2:38 pm
Beazley77
Beazley77
23 July 2016

builders margin

builders margin

12% markup of 25,000 is worked it as Value of margin is 0.12x 25,000 = $3,000 Then to work the gst out on the margin it's 0.1 x 3,000 = 300 Then to work out net % of…

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Beazley77
Jul 23, 2016 11:28 am
Beazley77
traveln
traveln
22 July 2016

leaking shower and mould

leaking shower and mould

Do a water pressure leak test before cutting holes in anything. Are you in west oz?

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traveln
Jul 22, 2016 11:30 pm
traveln
Warrior24
Warrior24
16 July 2016

Wattyl granosite texture soft in rain

Wattyl granosite texture soft in rain

Hi all, I am doing an owner builder and have just had my texture done on the first level. The product used is wattyl granosite and has been applied by reputable trades.…

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Warrior24
Jul 16, 2016 10:43 pm
DRock
DRock
11 July 2016

Painting

Painting

When using Oil based paints be sure to let the paint completely dry before completing the next coat as the paint can "bleed".

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DRock
Jul 11, 2016 8:07 pm

Cracking Grout

Cracking Grout

There's no mention of it being a masonry wall, or a bathroom, so yes definitely more info required from OP

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1960sModernistHome
Jul 09, 2016 9:05 am
1960sModernistHome
LynneB
LynneB
6 July 2016

Land zoning - open space/Workshop

Land zoning - open space/Workshop

Every council is different. Husband put up a 9 X 7 and 2.7 high and the main restriction was a 2m easement on our back boundary. We could build as close to the other…

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LynneB
Jul 06, 2016 2:26 pm
LynneB
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 June 2016

Gas and water pipes in ceilings

Gas and water pipes in ceilings

The Plumbing Regulations 2008 state: “Drinking water that is not intentionally heated must be delivered at a temperature of less than 40 degrees Celsius”. It can…

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SaveH2O
Jun 27, 2016 6:04 pm
SaveH2O
Alexxdavid
Alexxdavid
20 June 2016

Vanity wall mixer height

Vanity wall mixer height

Hi everyone, Was looking at my working drawings today and was wondering if this was right: We have wall mount mixers at 14cm above inset basin and 16cm above undermount…

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Alexxdavid
Jun 20, 2016 8:35 pm
oldchippy
oldchippy
13 June 2016

What to do 3 yr old home with Acrylic Texture Render failing

What to do 3 yr old home with Acrylic Texture Render failing

The Builder should determine the cause upon inspection and who is responsible. The reason for the fail should not be guessed by someone on an internet forum. I state…

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oldchippy
Jun 13, 2016 10:34 am
mack042
mack042
8 June 2016

Taps Height

Taps Height

Shower mixer should be 1000mm high. Anywhere between 900mm and 1100mm should be ok though.

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mack042
Jun 08, 2016 8:56 pm
tams
tams
8 June 2016

Framed home builders in the Perth Hills

Framed home builders in the Perth Hills

Hi guys, We are looking at building again in the Perth Hills. Due to many of the blocks having steep slopes we are considering a framed house on poles. Does anyone have…

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tams
Jun 08, 2016 11:08 am
Daz_
Daz_
7 June 2016

White set curing time

White set curing time

Thanks guys...exactly the detailed responses I was hoping for! I'm waiting to hear back from my SS but fingers crossed I can delay the main floor tiling until July.…

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Daz_
Jun 07, 2016 7:42 pm
Daz_
bradster181
bradster181
7 June 2016

Perth pest control

Perth pest control

Thanks for the feedback.

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bradster181
Jun 07, 2016 11:16 am
bradster181
Stewie D
Stewie D
7 June 2016

Oil Based binder/sealer

Oil Based binder/sealer

If you have a standard built home in or near Perth which would be double brick external walls and single brick internal walls then plastered with sand/cement and a white…

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Stewie D
Jun 07, 2016 8:08 am
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
2 June 2016

Dilemma - fence blew down....

Dilemma - fence blew down....

mmmm, now I've rung a fencing supplier and a Colorbond fence is $85/metre installed (some is into limestone). We'll see...maybe not a dilemma if it's not as expensive as…

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lazandjohn
Jun 02, 2016 6:37 pm
dbk
dbk
31 May 2016

Built In Wood Fires

Built In Wood Fires

any owners of the masport i9000??? would love to hear some feedback from owners as we are planning to put one in. it is to be put in a huge open plan space. 150-200 sqm? thanks!

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dbk
May 31, 2016 10:07 pm
building-expert
building-expert
31 May 2016

Display home insurance

Display home insurance

Dear Members, For all your future reference you may try at The Builders Insurance Broker.

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building-expert
May 31, 2016 5:27 pm
building-expert
Nickaylee01
Nickaylee01
25 May 2016

Redink luxury

Redink luxury

He's the Senior Sales & Design Consultant

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Nickaylee01
May 25, 2016 11:08 pm
building-expert
building-expert
25 May 2016

How Do I know if the concreting is done right?--PM

How Do I know if the concreting is done right?--PM

I agree You have just posted a very convincing argument for owners to get their own independent inspector for stage inspections. Someone that calls it what it is without…

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building-expert
May 25, 2016 3:07 pm
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
22 May 2016

HIGH Electrical usage

HIGH Electrical usage

I think that nigel01 is on the money. There was a thread on Whirlpool a couple of years ago that was about the same problem and I am sure that the cause was also tracked…

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SaveH2O
May 22, 2016 1:46 pm
SaveH2O
qebtel
qebtel
18 May 2016

Trying to find a professional to re-polish floorboards

Trying to find a professional to re-polish floorboards

Floor Sanders, Yellow pages. All floor sanders do polishing as well.

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qebtel
May 18, 2016 4:55 pm
simnatped
simnatped
10 May 2016

Depreciation Schedule

Depreciation Schedule

I've also used BMT and was happy with the service.

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simnatped
May 10, 2016 11:11 am
Alexxdavid
Alexxdavid
6 May 2016

Computer nook / Study size

Computer nook / Study size

I don't mean to offend anyone but I hate study nooks. We built an extra room for a home office/study in our place. Its 3.3x 3.4 in size. Computer desks get messy and it's…

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Alexxdavid
May 06, 2016 12:43 am
goody59
goody59
1 May 2016

Aggregate on render

Aggregate on render

I am having trouble getting advice on exactly what to do via posting on here or via google search on the topic. I will give this process a wirl this week and post results.

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goody59
May 01, 2016 8:50 pm
goody59
E563
E563
30 April 2016

Which gutter colour?

Which gutter colour?

The pictures you posted are very contemporary elevations with contemporary colours - so I think the contrasting gutter looks good in this situation. On my house, I went…

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E563
Apr 30, 2016 2:01 am
jas0nt
jas0nt
18 April 2016

Eaves on Garage?

Eaves on Garage?

Which one do you think look better?

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jas0nt
Apr 18, 2016 10:47 pm
Annie1517
Annie1517
18 April 2016

Pre purchase inspection of renovators delight!

Pre purchase inspection of renovators delight!

Hi new to this forum and new to home ownership so apologies if this is a totally dumb question. Could anyone recommend someone reliable in Perth to carry out a building…

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Annie1517
Apr 18, 2016 2:55 pm
Alexxdavid
Alexxdavid
13 April 2016

Powder room door size

Powder room door size

Great! Just checked my working drawings and the powder is 1600mm wide x 1750mm long so 820mm door it is :-)

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Alexxdavid
Apr 13, 2016 1:03 am
MilesLobo
MilesLobo
12 April 2016

How many lights?

How many lights?

It will depend on a number of factors including; room size and shape, height of ceilings, colour scheme, type of lamps & fitting, task areas and needs of the user. As a…

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MilesLobo
Apr 12, 2016 4:28 pm
Pixielix
Pixielix
10 April 2016

Regretted with front double doors...how?

Regretted with front double doors...how?

I guess it comes down to $$$ If it were me and I had the money, I would choose a more modern door and ask the carpenter if he would replace them. As suggested sell your…

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Pixielix
Apr 10, 2016 8:22 am
Pixielix
Charley
Charley
9 April 2016

House Design

House Design

That's odd with alfresco at the front My 2016 build viewtopic.php?t=81011

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Charley
Apr 09, 2016 10:00 pm
Joynz
Joynz
9 April 2016

Front Wall Plans

Front Wall Plans

Just checking - are you extending your house and need plans. Or just adding an extra wall in front of the existing? Or is it a brick fence?

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Joynz
Apr 09, 2016 11:59 am
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
2 April 2016

Demolition insurance?

Demolition insurance?

Hi...the demo company contract states they won't be liable for any damage to neighbouring properties caused by ground vibration. Is it possible (or usual) to insure for…

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lazandjohn
Apr 02, 2016 2:24 pm
Havocthemighty
Havocthemighty
18 March 2016

Cancelling building contract due to under valuation?

Cancelling building contract due to under valuation?

when i first choose a builder i choose a block of land that was in the end a piece of crap by the end and the council wouldn't let me build the house i wanted on there…

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Havocthemighty
Mar 18, 2016 12:47 pm
shellby
shellby
15 March 2016

Blocking up a chimney

Blocking up a chimney

Our chimmy has a piece of plate metal over it and special screws into the sides (as the edges go over the side of the chimmy just a little) to hold it in place and be…

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shellby
Mar 15, 2016 10:19 pm
shellby
Joker
Joker
14 March 2016

Are young Australians Missing Out

Are young Australians Missing Out

Well said shelby , spot on .

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Joker
Mar 14, 2016 9:01 pm
Brown2008
Brown2008
8 March 2016

HOMEGROUP WA SOUTHPORT Meadow Springs

HOMEGROUP WA SOUTHPORT Meadow Springs

Well it looks like we might be at long last on our way. Journey so far. Saw the land Sept 2015, Offer accepted. Owner of the land Nov 2015 Re Financed on our own house at…

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Brown2008
Mar 08, 2016 4:03 pm
Brown2008
Huggy_B
Huggy_B
26 February 2016

400mm wide shed

400mm wide shed

400mm would be fairly pointless to use as a shed IMO. I have a 700mm under eave one and its a struggle to fit anything decent sized in it.

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Huggy_B
Feb 26, 2016 5:31 pm
Huggy_B
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
26 February 2016

Sticking steel angle to concrete

Sticking steel angle to concrete

Just dont go standard liquid nails. Must be polyurethane of water based depending on my 2 recommendations

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rebuilder86
Feb 26, 2016 4:37 pm
Joker
Joker
23 February 2016

cavity wall insulation

cavity wall insulation
1, 2

Boy am I glad I personally cleaned all crap from cavitys before they were closed in, , as I've seen many just close in walls with all sort of rubbish just left in.

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Joker
Feb 23, 2016 12:15 pm
MirrorLover
MirrorLover
12 February 2016

To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac?

To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac?

Yeah, I'd also be on board with cul-de-sac-ing.

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MirrorLover
Feb 12, 2016 12:23 am
ronahnz
ronahnz
9 February 2016

Feeling threatened

Feeling threatened

I have emailed the builder asking for all our options including the invoice for charges not covered by the deposit. There is however another clause in the PPA that…

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ronahnz
Feb 09, 2016 2:30 pm
Hearny87
Hearny87
9 February 2016

Titles Delay ( Baldivis Parks Stage 4 )

Titles Delay ( Baldivis Parks Stage 4 )

Hi, Forgive my ignorance if this is an obvious answer. Our titles were originally due in October, then delayed a month each month, to which we are now told the reason is…

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Hearny87
Feb 09, 2016 9:51 am
Hearny87
Xen0s
Xen0s
7 February 2016

Having a high retainer wall at the back of the lot?

Having a high retainer wall at the back of the lot?

Yes, hello fellow Perthian! :) I like your ideas! Yes, i have been given a few ideas as to make use of the limestone wall as a feature. One of which was to plant…

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Xen0s
Feb 07, 2016 4:19 pm

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