Building, Renovation & Maintenance
Mox80Mar 29, 2024 1:53 am Stonebridge New Home paint labelWe built in 2013 and painted internally with the Taubmans colour 'Stonebridge - New Housing'. We recently decided to repaint with the same colour - half way through the… slab plan
Yes, it's a conventional raft slab. DrainageYou can use a better version of a French drain called a cut off drain along your fence line and run a plastic membrane over the ground between the house and the drain pipe… VMIA INSURANCE REFUSALOur previous builder has been refused insurance by VMIA because of his history of incomplete building works.
However, he has managed to get building insurance through… Mane started a topic 18 h ago
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Arli Homesbuild with them and about to handover tomorrow
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design, inclusion are great, but they were advertised what you see (display house) is what you get is kind of false, I… Hi All
Just been working on refining the design.
It has been a struggle getting everything to work, but I think we are 90% there. Again, don't buy a 32m deep block.… Sarking for garage roofHi all
I’m in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found not fit for purpose. Insurance company saying the guttering and flashing to be fixed… We are building a second dwelling and are currently selecting window and door frames. We want to blend into the forest and also bring out the stone work and the fake wood…
Our Bondi Greenwall was impressive from day one with advanced lush plants to provide a wow factor to this recently renovated living area. The boundary was less than 1… House movement to be concerned about?House movement is always a potential problem and there is a cause.
Yes you should have it inspected by a competent and experienced building consultant Variations on Fixed Price ContractSo AFAIk the outcomes of the BAL ratings form part of a clause that allows them to pass these costs on to you.
However the more relevant detail is how did it go from 19… Eliston Estate - Clyde, Melbourne
Hey all, long shot here but struggling to find information on Eliston Estate - now I imagine you will all be settled into your homes, how are you finding day to day life… Hi all, we are undertaking a bathroom renovation this year and we are hoping to make better use of this space. We are hoping squeeze a bath and second toilet into the… Job sequences in fixing and fit-off stage
Thanks for much mate. I see that you do cabinets before flooring.
For timber flooring, for most parts it's fine because it's got base plates, and for door jabs you can… Metricon stylish aircon vents
retail its around double the price of a similar sized actron/dakin system from memory,
They are excellent systems though. But with how builder gouge on AC/heating, you… Front step at doorwayTake a pick with a level sittingo n the slab and a pick with a level sitting on the sill please.
This will help us diagnose the issue and therefore a solution.
RE,… Water retention tankYou just need the gutter and downpipe sizes to be compliant with the NCC for the roof area harvested and have the downpipes connected to a LPOD.
You need to ask your… Overshadowing and MCPHi All,
I would appreciate some assistance with issues around overshadowing.
We are hoping to build a double storey in Wyndham (Victoria), on a west facing lot, with our… Kani9o1 started a topic 24 March ago
most towels and sheets will fit easily on 300mm deep shelves and my suggestion allows for a counter surface under the window (about 90cm off the floor would be a… Kitchen Layout HelpYou never have a fridge against wall as you’ve drawn. The doors can’t open past 90 degrees and it’s difficult and maybe impossible to remove drawers Bathroom screedThere are many commercially available latex based or thin screed specific products available.
Just google thin screed and find the appropriate product that suits your requirements. What is an owner builder?In NSW, an owner builder is one whom has obtained an owner builder certificate a builds a house.
Minor repairs such as these do not fall under the scope of an owner… Strange noise in the wallsNope, only on the inside, I've literally has my ears to the brick outside and can't hear anything. I can sort of 'reset' the noise by pressing firmly on the studs. This… Agreement violation
You need to respond to the Builder within 10 business day advising of your rejection of claim as per SoPA on a payment Schedule,
Do not miss this deadline. Mox80 replied 22 March ago Mox80Mar 22, 2024 9:27 am Colorbond roof can you extend its life?Painting your colorbond roof with a rust inhibitor can definitely help extend its life and prevent rust. It is worth the cost in the long term as it may be cheaper than… YmousMar 22, 2024 8:34 am andy8Mar 21, 2024 5:05 pm
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