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slab down - is this work okay.I think you are worrying needlessly.
If that large pipe was merely a conduit for services, the tradies will bore holes through the bottom plate, which has no structural… Wording of new fence noticeShould I include this in my Notice of Intention to Perform Replacement,
Definitely YES.
Include everything however trivial including… eyspyJul 30, 2011 10:47 pm Ant ProblemIf you have an ant problem and there is no food scraps laying around you could have a problem.
Black ants are natural hunters of white ants. They will seek them out to… eyspy replied 30 July 2011 ago eyspyJul 30, 2011 10:56 pm Points to raise during inspectionIf you are unsure yourself of everything you need to keep an eye out for (and to be honest most people are) then it might be an idea to consider getting an independent… Slab details confusionIf you've signed a contract then stick to it. It sounds liek the builder is tryign to extract some more money from you. Casa2 replied 1 August 2011 ago Casa2Aug 01, 2011 9:54 am FencingWell firstly I don't know if there's such a thing as a "standard timber fence"; what height? does it need to have capping? what kind of timber do you want it to be made… grom40 replied 1 August 2011 ago Garage rear roller doorMost garage roller doors over hang the opening by 30-50mm each side.
The channel is usually 80-100mm deep and the anchor it around 40-600 in.
It is only a guide rail and… Knock down and rebuildIf you use the search function you'll find 6 pages of results with the word Kurmond in it.
Have a sift through (a lot of them are the same thread with a a different post)… Tiling QuestionThat sounds much better, I am sure you will be pleased with that decision. eyspy replied 2 August 2011 ago eyspyAug 02, 2011 9:58 pm Cost of gas connection to new dwellingYep, bringing the line to the house is free  BUT they quote 4-6weeks, and then you have to apply for your meter. I rang on week 7 and they told me 2 more weeks  Havent… Bam replied 2 August 2011 ago Spare keysLockwood introduced a restricted key system to all their new locks, you can get one directly from Lockwood. Ceiling LiningsThanks for the feedback  Thought I had it sorted. Was at an auction yesterday and on the spur of the moment bought Tasmanian Oak for 30c lineal metre (bargain!) so was… tjilpi replied 4 August 2011 ago strong walls?!
The easiest way still sounds like just a layer of impact resistant gyprock over the original. As nika pointed out, the doc shows it can go directly… Nika25 replied 4 August 2011 ago Casa2Aug 05, 2011 9:57 am Question about plumbingThanks for your reply. It is good to read of others experiences. I spoke to our site supervisor this morning and he is looking into it for us. I would rather have them run… Jase replied 5 August 2011 ago Cutting metal pipesIf u dont like a grinder try a recipro saw. Ozitzo have a cheapie that will do the job. Planning for a shedWe are based in the uk and are in the process of selling a piece of land in Queensland which has on it a 12m x 8m shed, built we think in the mid 1990's. It's a closed… Locating service cablesI had to do a similar thing in Sydney, found a company called SureSearch when googling. They were helpful and efficient. From memory cost about $500 to locate phone, water… J&K replied 5 August 2011 ago Mould from condensationA few things that might help:
- Check to see if the wall vents are blocked.
- Kill the existing mould with a bleach solution again.
- Run a heater constantly for a few… kek replied 6 August 2011 ago Side Fence & Gate - WAWasnt sure where to put this
We have colorbond fences and want a gate on one side house and fence on the other. The fence space is 1.6metres wide and gate would be… LeanneR started a topic 6 August 2011 ago Timber Decking & timber sizesposts 90x90mm or 230x230mm brickwork
bearers 2/190x35mm will span 2400mm (thats 2 nailed together)
joists 90x45mm will span 1700mm @ 450mm centers cherub replied 7 August 2011 ago Asbestos??I was worried when my demo company said we had asbestos. Little to my knowledge, it matters little as most old houses have it, it doesn't really cost that more to get rid… rjg replied 7 August 2011 ago matching the garage doors and entry doorsAnyone know a supplier (melbourne) or have tips on how to get an entry door and garage door made to match?
We like the look of a lot of the western red cedar sectional… dsiroky started a topic 7 August 2011 ago Mould everywhere. Who is at fault?Question the results if they blame you ?
It's a bit late now, but for anyone else reading this it pays to put every little tiny detail in writing… Nika25 replied 7 August 2011 ago Looking for spec builder to suit my blockHave a look at Zac homes. Thier spec building has high end inclusions standard and they include flooring and ducted and some site works. They arent outragously expensive either. Lori replied 8 August 2011 ago LoriAug 08, 2011 12:05 pm JG King Homes
Just wondering whats happened with all those people build with JG king homes, it would be really appreciate as you guys can put your experience during the build and after… urk697 replied 8 August 2011 ago eyspyAug 08, 2011 5:48 pm Hardwood staircaseIm Looking for someone that can lay a hardwood staircase over my prefab MDF stairs once built.
Any ideas who i can contact in melbourne??
MArk Jazzy4 started a topic 8 August 2011 ago Can u deck over existing concrete slab?
wouldn't suggest laying the timber straight down on the concrete eventually the rain will rot the timber, but even worse the water will cause the timber to swell and move… Hand Vs Rail Shower - Methven Satin Jet kiriWe opted to buy them without the rail as we bought the wall shower as well and thought it would look too busy
We also bought the matching mixer and were impressed by its… Bam replied 11 August 2011 ago Coffee machines - Fad or useful ?
Hi All,
My only concern is where to put my set up. The footprint of my machine is 320mm W x 440mm D x 450mm H and then there is the grinder which is not small… Ubank 6.59% atmAlso re-financing, with MyRate, 6.85% interest rate, 90% loan, and doing construction  Advice on privacy screen / fence extensionvery nice KEK... we are looking at doing something similar to the professionally built one however on a much smaller scale (about 2.4m width).
The question I have is… qonyx replied 9 August 2011 ago qonyxAug 09, 2011 10:40 pm chatzAug 10, 2011 12:25 am Final ValuationIt depends on the bank. Some banks do the inspection to ensure items have been installed, but it's mainly only if turnkey items are included in…
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