aussieta posted:Zero lot boundary set back
if he has concreted up to the boundary this is fine
if he has encroached on your land then no that is not ok
building-expert posted:HOW TO CANCEL BUILDING CONTRACT BY OWNER
As a builder I can tell you that on industry type housing contracts you have no control over timing, builder can do what he likes and there is nothing you…
travisaus posted:Custom small lot - Brisbane. Finished pics on page 18...
any of the old crew still around? 
I just had a new place photographed (i know, i know) so will share if anyone is interested…
chippy posted:(VIC) Help understanding letter from a future neighbour
That's a pretty simple request and contains all information, nothing has been missed.
It will most likely be a garage wall either as a zero lot or within 200mm of the…
gogo65 posted:$150K SITE COSTS??? PLEASE HELP!
Being a custom design I’m absolutely gobsmacked that the architect/draftsmen didn’t suggest a split level or at least a step down somewhere in the house with those contours, you will…
SaveH2O posted:Can you falsify insulation certificate?
Very loud alarm bells ringing there. Pre plaster is a very important inspection.
dga posted:House plan Feedback Please - Option 1 or 2?!?
The one thing that never makes sense to me on a lot of plans is having a media room right next to another living room. Do you ever expect these…
Sparkyf posted:Show us your facade...
There are some other versions on a few of the other houses, some are Queensland specific, but maybe we can use the colour scheme, any suggestions?
Hotelathome posted:Tile burn black metal marks
I was removing some silicone with a multi tool and got black metal marks all over my white glossy tiles. I just couldn't get them off. I tried Ajax, CLR,…
Twisties posted:Footprints in Driveway
Just an FYI for anyone who comes across this in the future - I believe the foreman was more or less on my side, although he couldn't admit it to…
mudtrilogy posted:Plantation shutters - if you could afford it, would you?
I love the look of them in bathrooms but actually think they can de-tract from some facades.
Norfolk posted:New build - mouldy gyprock
Mould needs to be physically removed. Even the dry and dormant spores. They will need to replace the gyprock due to the health risk.
Joker posted:Water Leaks after 3 days rain - Builder or Insurance
No way insurance,he hasn't come for 13 week check,it's a builder issue has new home leaking probably first sign of decent rain,it's almost certainly a building quality issue.
oldchippy posted:Tradesmen etiquette
My wife just read this and her comment is that the women probably don't offer you a drink because you seem like a creep.
RuffTuff posted:EcoStay building project
Working on the west wall of the studio now.
A few years ago a friend gave us a round jarrah window frame. We've been looking for a spot to fit it…
gillybean posted:Help! Split system letting in bushfire smoke
Get the bushfires put out.
building-expert posted:The National Construction Code not fit for purpose
And that is why Victoria has all the problems with non compliance
If you have a structural problem go see an Engineer
It's an absolute joke that BSs charge $600 to sight…
RuffTuff posted:EcoStay building project
We've now finished tiling the bathroom walls
Including the shower stall.
Just got a couple of connections to complete for the waste pipe and we'll be able to shower.
gillybean posted:Roof - colour bond Vs Tiles?
Our thoughts too. With ceiling insulation it’s not like it’s a thunderous noise, it’s a beautiful sound and especially after a long dry period. Tiles are pretty much a relic…
KamadoJusto posted:Roof - colour bond Vs Tiles?
Funny. I love the sound of rain on colourbond. Very comforting to fall to sleep to.
