McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Isn't that pretty poor form.
We are basically in the same boat - cracked tiles. We were told directly by Mcdonald Jones Homes that tiling comes with a two year warranty…
Building in Calderwood Valley
Soon to be confirmed by LL;
2A pushed back to August 2017
2B pushed back to 'Late 2017'
irmed
Building in Calderwood Valley
The southern half of 2B is mid 2017 and the northern half is late 2017.
No-one should be surprised if both are delayed.
Building in Calderwood Valley
I'm pretty sure that stage 1A (the display homes), 1C and 1D are registered. 1B (the town centre) is delayed and so are all other stages including yours.
People selling you…
Outdoor kitchens - ideas, photos, discussion, considerations
Better late than never right? I still need aluminium screening, rectangular pots, wicker furniture and plants. Still a bit to go.
Building in Brooks Reach - Community Thread
This thread is clearly dead as you've all probably moved to the fb group, but does anyone know a quality carpenter in the Wollongong / Horsley area? And by 'know'…
Neighbouring house not compliant with estate covenants.
This is loosely worded and ambiguous.
If your street has 40 houses then 8 of them can have the same facade - it doesn't actually limit how they are spaced.
Even if…
building a retaining wall?
If you are talking 150mm or less, you can probably get away with just a sleeper in the fence. I did that on one side and it cost about $100…
Building in Calderwood Valley
You can drive around stage 1A now (future display homes) I think we'll have those built before christmas! Exciting.
DIY my backyard
Draw something.
It reads like you have 70m² of backyard and you want to create a 50m² planter box leaving you with 10m² of concrete path and 10m² of backyard.
RETAINING WALL HELP PLEASE
As Matt said, thin layer of gravel (10mm) then geo then ag pipe.
You want to encase the gravel and ag pipe in geotech. Like the following;
How much Concrete and approx cost.
18.71m² at 100mm thickness = $2000 or so.
Calibrachoa (Bunnings 'Triple Treat) care and maintenance
Hi all.
I have a row of Triple treat (https://goo.gl/photos/XFe6f26rbxsWdSUS7) in my retaining wall. The wall is drained very well with ag line and gravel in the…
Lynden Views Estate Kembla Grange 2526.
PostPosted: Jan 19, 2015 9:30 am
There's still time for this prediction to come true!
HELP!!!! Retaining an unsold lot
The state of the land at registration date is considered to be the natural ground level. You are only required to retain as per natural ground level. Having said that,…
R-code setbacks - pergola vs patios
What state are you in? In NSW, pergolas and patios come under the same set of rules as far as complying and exempt development goes.
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maint ...…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
13 months in and our kitchen sink just fell out. Water everywhere, not happy.
Landscaping front yard - Retaining wall vs Drop Edge Beam
I think a DEB works best for a smaller drop and a wall works best for a higher drop. Another factor is what your neighbours have done and whether or…
Outdoor kitchens - ideas, photos, discussion, considerations
I pulled the trigger on Sunday and bought the Z&B mentioned above! Can't wait to pick it up.
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
Look at it this way; they are building you a $5,000+ retaining wall for free. If you don't like the look of a timber log retaining wall, then be prepared…
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
I have spent a lot of time in my roof. The roof trusses are incredibly strong - you can stand at the weakest point with 100kg on a footprint and…
Outdoor kitchens - ideas, photos, discussion, considerations
20% off store wide at bbq's galore. You can get the z&b grand turbo four burner, fridge and sink for $5990. Very tempting.
Network Confusion.. Need Help!!
Nice setup. My only comment would be to consider rack location as they are quite large. Is your garage oversized? The rear wall is better IMO. There's no requirement to…
Fence used as retaining wall & water run off - SA law?
Just to cover your bases, the state of ground before any site cut determines responsibility for who requires a wall and thus, who requires adequate drainage. If they have not…
Lynden Views Estate Kembla Grange 2526.
Any updates on a registration date for this estate?
McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread
You can request a copy of the contract from the day the land was advertised for sale. It is the developers document and they cannot advertise without one.
Anyway, you are…
Artificial turfing and drain vents
Try and pull up (even distribution) while twisting (anti-clockwise).
They are usually screw-on, or just sitting there, but if there is no rotational movement, then it's glued on. You will…
Artificial turfing and drain vents
The plastic (PVC) component is a bolted trap for inspecting either a sewer or DWV line.
The concrete component is a surround for said trap.
What you want is a stainless steel…
Outdoor kitchens - ideas, photos, discussion, considerations
I noticed on the weekend that, the Z&B 4 burner is on special for 4k and the 6 burner, 5k. Both are $700 off.
I was quoted $7500 for these Turbo…