blueute posted:Builders bills
Hi. We engaged a builder on a 'do and pay' basis for some renovations. His work has been so-so.....
The project has seen a big blowout on budget so I have…
Joynz posted:Broken plaster wall
Just accept the repair if the cornice or square setting is already done - as removing a sheet wil likely mean removing the cornice which is a bit destructive and…
insider posted:Waffle pod slabs saga in western and northern Melbourne
Piers don't stop slab heave as they are not connected to the slab.The slab lifts of the piers from the swell pressure
from the wet soil.
Slab heave is definitely not over…
Kei posted:House built 30cm to the right
I have now spoken to the council who informed me that in it's current position the house does not meet council regulations, and is now too close to the neighbouring…
building-expert posted:Beware of cost stripping
Yes Liliana, a fine example of slick marketing pushing greed buttons for a disastrous result.
The sobering lesson is that when you are buying anything from a developer you are paying…
Simmi71 posted:Beware of cost stripping
Thank you for that Building expert. Very handy to know whilst building, especially off a plan.
building-expert posted:Beware of cost stripping
One of the most common issues in inspecting off the plan properties prior to settlement is cost stripping.
Developers typically will try to minimise the cost of development. Why? Because profit…
bank posted:JG King Hartwell - Melbourne western suburbs
Insulation not being done properly is one of my concerns. Its pointless if not done properly and so easly for a plasterer or any other trade to just shift…
jaslee posted:JG King Hartwell - Melbourne western suburbs
Ineresting day. We had our pre-plaster inspection today but, for reasons unknown to myself and Kings, the plasterers decided to start today instead of tomorrow.
Our inspector was able to see…
AJW posted:Changing modern mixer taps
I have a question. Back before the prevalence of flick mixers if you wanted to change your bathroom/kitchen taps it was (generally) a simple matter of buying new taps, removing…
Stewie D posted:White set curing time
AS 2311 : The Painting of Buildings stipulates 4 to 6 weeks after the white set has been applied IF the wall has been allowed to dry out sufficiently beforehand.…
surtees posted:Building custom home with JG King
Looks like things have started to move along, bet you'll be glad to get to lock up.
Marshall5858 posted:Painting costs seem huge
Wow! I wouldn't pay that, I'd rather paint it myself than pay that extortionate price
jimmyk posted:Our second home-JG King Memphis - We are in!
Thanks surtees
What estate where u building agsin?
1st-timers posted:This Is Getting Out Of Hand
It actually backfired on us hugely. The builder was not happy when we told him we had dug two holes ourselves but said someone would be up to finish…
RenovationsGalore posted:Which roof is best? Colorbond v. Tile
And one more....If security is important go for colorbond. Tiled roofs are easily entered by burglars by just lifting off a few tiles and getting into your roof. Colorbond…
