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Mirvac built… Build Basement for car parking - SydneyHello all,
I am in planning and budgeting stage for constructing a double storey house in Sydney with basement for car parking.
The basement will have 4 cars parking,… Hamilton Rise - South Morang
Hi all, I know it's been a while since anyone's posted. Just wondering how everyone's build went? Currently waiting for land to title Vineyard, NSW 2765Building since 2021 with RH?
My file moved into build now, looks like we need to wait for a long time.
What issue you had if you don't mind me asking.
Thanks Hi Everyone, I am after urgent advice on wall wrap for brick walls.
I am building a double story house with brick veneer ground floor walls and cladding first floor… Termite in Tassie oak flooring.Hi all, I am seeking some perspective on my position, I have encountered termite damage, old damage and some active termites in flooring Thenkfully then dont seem to have… Frazer started a topic 14 h ago Builder that hasnt been paid final payment
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I am so sorry to hear.
I have been going through something very similar. In our case a client owed us circa $200k for the final payment and moved in without… IMSU homesHas anyone build with IMSU..? Please shade your experience.. Much appreciated Mattms started a topic Yesterday ago Qartaba Homes
CONTACT A LAWYER SOONER IS BETTER SO THEY WILL CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR TO LODGE YOUR CLAIM.
I AM IN THE SAME SITUATION HERE IN BOX HILL NSW THE CROFT. I HAVE ALREADY… Skylights.... Yay or Nay??Have had skylights for over 10 years and no leaks. Hire a qualified installer. Love the natural light throughout our house and…
Amazing, you have definitely put my mind at ease, so thank you for that!
With weep holes being in contact with soil, is this an issue when it comes to termites? Anything… insulation company Sydneyfaultless is hard to find, talk to your builder because it has real potential to hold up the schedule so needs to someone they work well with. I agree it is frustrating to… PulseMay 11, 2024 1:09 pm Stormwater pipe repair before concretingThank you for your quick reply. Yes the joiner was a compliant item. I just wasn't sure if the pipe had to be completely replaced, or that the repair was compliant. Thanks… Written Direction To Fix Building Work
Hello. This was 7 years ago, so I'd be worried I'd it wasn't fixed. Just got an email notification about a reply to this topic. In the end, they just went through and… BAL 29 fire zone constructionHi everyone
Planning a large house extension in New South Wales northern rivers with a BAL 29 Fire zoning.
Has anyone had experience with this type of zoning and how much… OZM888 started a topic 10 May ago We recently moved into our new build. We have no idea what is happening as every wall has a perfectly straight horizontal line going through it. It stands out terribly.… Cement Off
Thanks for that. I think the mortar has been sitting on these surfaces for approx a year. We’re at handover & they tried to get it off the rubber but have damaged it… Final Invoice and Key HandoverHi
Need to read your contract about when final payment is received. Clearly outlines what happens.
In vic, known defects or incomplete work must be completed before… Provincial Homes
Hi all, just wondering if anyone is still mid-construction with Provincial Homes. How is your build going? Ceaserstone v Solid Surface
Products such as Corian have been around a lot longer than engineered Stone. No stone supplier will give you a written guarantee that their product will not fade or… Front Entrance doors in bushfire zones
Hi @Rachel001: have you got any bal fz external doors also when we are using a shutter of fz rated already do we need to use BAL rated doors still ?? Have you checked… plmnsMay 08, 2024 9:42 pm Hi, recently a replacement rangehood was installed at my home and the installer cut holes through the double brick wall for the duct but left quite some damage to the…
This is the best I have, as it is plastered internally now. I should add there is a steel post in the corner of the room between the window and the glass sliding door,… Downpipe Compliance - general discussion
I have never seen one stated but the National Construction Code (NCC) defines "drainage" to mean "any sanitary drainage, liquid trade waste drainage or stormwater drainage… Clarendon Boston or Saratoga
It is Genneral stairs, but they won't deal with anyone off the street. They will only work with clients of project home builders. I tried to but some of these exact… Which 90cm rangehood is betterCanopy and Undermount are best, and need to be ducted externally. Which one you go with will be largely determined by your design and joinery choices.
What you should be… How to prevent piers to be over-drilled?I am building a new residential house. The structural engineer suggests drilling 60 bored piers which are no less than 600mm deep and at lest 300mm in stiff clay. If… YmousMay 07, 2024 10:43 am Custom builderThere are many custom builder that will build your house with an nice finish however how do you know 1.8M is enough budget?
Did your designer have your budget verified… Corner Block - Driveway Location Dispute
Thank you for getting back. I was hoping you would say you got your way. Frustrating to know this about corner lots after buying the lot and well into the design phase.
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