Slab Edge, Concrete Upstand - External Side Waterproofing
Hi All,
If someone could please advise me if my builder has done it right with just the orange plastic and blue board on the external slab edge/ concrete…
Change of contractor midway
Thanks, We are trying to work out a solution. Meanwhile just to let you know that although contractor is licensed , should i also ask him if he has…
Change of contractor midway
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I am building in SA and have hired a contractor for building retaining wall and driveway for my house... There is no contract signed between us. But I have…
Retaining Wall Bolted to The Wall of the House
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If someone could please guide me how should I tackle this.. There is requirement to build a retaining wall around 1 meter high starting from the wall outside of…
retaining wall above the level of damp proof course
Hi Guys, If you could please advise me if I should build retaining wall above the height of raised footings and above the level of damp proof course?
I have…
mold seen on slab few days after handover
Hi am worried about the damage if it would have caused to the slab...is there a way to know the extent of damage and if there is way to repair…
mold seen on slab few days after handover
Hi sir, I am building for the first time and realising my mistakes now... I had hired inspector during last two stages only and he also had not pointed…
mold seen on slab few days after handover
hi guys, I am building in Adelaide and have just noticed mold on the slab in garage and on two of the rooms as well just…
Concrete against fence
Hi Mike, hope you are doing well.. How did you go with this option of concreting against the fence by inserting a blue board to avoid…
Drainage grates along fence
Hi All, I am not sure and a bit confused of this situation where i am into.
As my house is sitting slightly higher than my neighbor and …
Hybrid flooring and skirtings removed completely
Hi... I know there are many posts about tacking the skirtings and laminate floorings... But this time my painter has asked me if he can detach the skirtings, paint them…
retaining and fencing - who's responsibility
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I am into a situation where my neighbor who is sitting on a slightly lower house than my upcoming house.
We had shared equally the retaining wall plus fencing cost…
Gap between Window Frames and Brick
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I am building in SA- Adelaide and just noticed post brickwork completion that there is visible gap between the window frames and the bricks. I could notice the…
Floor Tiles Outlet Suggestions in Adelaide
Hi, If someone can please suggest the floor tiles and carpet selection centres in Adelaide.
We are thingking to go with 600mmx600mm porcelian tiles for living area, but unsure how…
Distinctive Homes-Adelaide
Hi All, Is there anyone building with Distinctive homes in Adelaide?
We had signed contract in May 2019,…
house design advice - front door and laundry
thanks guys for your suggestions. the North is on where meals/ alfresco is.
If you can please also advice
- I am planning to increase Laundry size to…
house design advice - front door and laundry
Plus, If I go for 1020mm x 2340mm door, and If I want to go for security door as well.. Then I am not sure will it be possible…
house design advice - front door and laundry
Hi Forg, Thank you for your suggestions. I feel, I would go with wide entry door (1020mm) but thinking should the door be of 2340mm height. …
house design advice - front door and laundry
Hi all,
I have received the working drawings and would like to share with you all and get some ideas. Here is what I can see
- Laundry seems to be…
Turn Key Solutions _ Post Build Handover
Hi Guys,
If someone can suggest the vendors available in Adelaide who can do the left over works post house build handover.
I am looking for someone who can do following…
difference inclusions for same package for two clients for a
Hi all.
Yesterday, I signed up with a builder in Adelaide to construct my single storey house. I have upgraded by taking up the diamond package offered by…
building contract - cooling off
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I am in a situation where I have signed the HIA building contract ( on 6th may ) with a builder and have submitted it back to the builder for…
house design and location of windows
Hi Guys,
I will be building this design on a 9.6 m X 35.35 meter deep,?? South facing block..?? suggestions welcome on design..
Also I am not able to decide if i…
Alfresco Location
Hi Guys,
I am looking for some suggestions in the design of my new house which I will be building in Adelaide.
My block is 9.6m wide and 35.36m in depth and…