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Kaplan Homes Aristo 34G’day everyone, I am reaching out to share my pre-lining building inspection report, hoping to gain insights from those who may have encountered similar instances of… Hardie Linea Vs BGC Nuline PlusWe are building a house that was planned to be clad in Hardie Linea, our builder has now requested to swap this for BGC Nuline Plus. They look fairly similar and he has… Have had a few issues with out recently done bathroom floor. Probably around 18 months old
First there has been been a crack running through a grout line which I put… Top Floor Toilet Recurrently BlockingI have a toilet that blocks up on the top (2nd) floor of a property.
The toilets on the 1st and ground floor are OK)
Blockage clears when the using a plunger. But… Duplex builder in Chatswood
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We are based in West Pymble and have built a number of duplexes over the last few years in North Ryde. More than happy to touch base and answer any… Brick work crackscould be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint or both. You could try again with brick mesh and use some sticky back foam against the… PulseApr 16, 2024 7:06 pm Montgomery HomesI initially came on here and read these reviews before we chose a builder. We bit the bullet and went with Montgomery cause we heard good things through friends. We are… Henley HomesHi,
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We considered Henley early on but there were two factors that… Arli HomesHi,
We didn't end up going with them but they were a close second on our list. If our current choice of builder falls through Arli will be next cab off the rank.
They… Building With AllCastle Homes
we got some upgrade package covers some carbinet, stone kitchen bench upgrade, extra height on ground floor, entry door height, 60 x 60cm builder's range tile etc. some… Help me understand this Hot Water Systemthe sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank
the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?)
so with both turned on you… What is an allowable amount of movement?Not exactly sure how your home warranty works down there, but i would say you are out of time on hitting the builder.
But, if you can get the pictures and either post them… I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at the view, go for walks. But there are still some things to finish.
This was the last…
Hello! I'm new to this forum and in need of some advice. Should I put an art piece on the blank wall and if so what should I put?
Appreciate your help! 😃 AllCastle Homes has anyone built in 2023Hi we are looking to talk to people who have built with them recently.
We have signed mid range built contract but identified that a lot of things are not included.… Pre Lining Inspection with defectsThere are a lot of private inspectors should have stayed working as tradies!!
Firstly, you paid for a professional opinion of the works, if he has picked up on an item he… Double Brick homesCan I be Rude Crude n Brute abt double brick houses...
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2. Council compliance is Power ..their mates on Gravy… I’m loving the potential versatility and practicality of a bench seat in a shower. Anyone had one of these done recently? Not sure if they are straight forward and easy… Regulations for shower over bathYou need to reference the manufactures installation guide, your supplier may have strengthened the base where it is not required to sit on a bed. Hi everyone, we are struggling to find inspiration for our house renovations. We've got a mid-1980s home in Perth that we want to renovate ourselves (as much as possible… When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow for concrete porch, but they didn’t allow for the planned stone paving.
I’m finally… Site costsJust wondering if anyone has a rough calculation of site costs for a 18 x 32 block with a 1.66m fall? Or if yours has been similar
Block is in Warragul building with Henley A few years ago we supplied a major builder with double glazed windows because they wanted to offer that as 100%. In the 20+ display designs supplied, the builder was… DA Application Cost EstimateA question for all of humanity: how much does an architectural and construction project cost with approval of the “DA” kit in Sydney for a 3-storey villa of 400-600m2? Are Westinghouse appliances OK??
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Westinghouse WEV617DSC oven with airfryer, purchased in 2020. We've used Westinghouse for over three decades, but with this one the fan quickly developed… slab planThe solid line is just showing the step down. The section confirms that the porch slab was designed to be poured with the main house slab. This is usually a better… smart or normal switchesI am planning to get shelly dimmers added to the non-smart switches that control light. It has no affect on the mechanical functioning of the switch and this is wired… New Fence - BoundaryHi,
It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring… Garage extension
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Depending on where you are located you will need to… Gas abolishment home renovationWe are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial it almost may as well be a new build (keeping front for heritage)
This will require the…
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