Is this an ugly fascade?
thanks @ashington Homes I see your good advice on many post in this forum, so want to ask you, will black window look ok while everything is monument. not sure…
Is this an ugly fascade?
Hi @ashington Homes with the above colour suggestion, what colour you would suggest for gutter fascia downpipes. thanks
Building Surveyor and Inspections
Hi metcom , had a direct question for you, so tried to send you a message but looks like direct message is turned…
Building Surveyor and Inspections
Thanks structuralBIMGuy and metcom
Yes I am in Victoria and footing & pre-slab is mandatory inspection by…
Building Surveyor and Inspections
Dear members, I have appointed my own Building Surveyor (not what builder mostly uses) for my build in Melbourne. I think there are 4 mandatory stages to be inspected by…
Roof tile question
Thanks Simeon. Builders proposal includes sisalation and sarking based on the energy report or bush fire requirements. I am not in bush fire and energy report has achieved over 6…
Roof tile question
Hi all, my new double story build will have cement tiled roof and pitch is over 20 degrees and house is in metro melbourne (not in bush fire zone). So…
How utility disconnection/reconnection work during a KDR?
Many thanks Simeon. Love how you helping others with your experience .
How utility disconnection/reconnection work during a KDR?
Hi @ashington Homes reading this post, are we saying, in KDRB, owner will need to pay the bill for the water used by the builder through out the construction. During…
Master Builders (MBAV) Contract
Thanks for your reply. Will follow the advice.
Master Builders (MBAV) Contract
Hi members, I have a Master Builders contract to sign for a new build. Builder has clarified that except 'Section B Special Conditions' section, everything else in the contract is…
2Pac vs Laminate cabinets and Laminate Flooring
dear members, very confused with the below -
1) 2Pac or Laminate cabinets - kitchen and throughout the house
cost of 2pac is coming quite high. almost $20k extra for kitchen…
Tiled showerbase vs Polymarble
thanks strannik. yes waterproofing is building standard requirements. will go for the tiled base and ensure it's maintained and redo the silicon joints…
Tiled showerbase vs Polymarble
Hi members, for a new build, we have two showers in the upper level. We want tiled shower base, but builder is suggesting to have polymarble base on upper level…
EPS Foam vs Hebel cladding on upper level
thanks everyone for the feedback and sorry for my late reply. I will consider using hebel for upper level cladding. Will also consider other options like James hardie as suggested…
EPS Foam vs Hebel cladding on upper level
Hi all, need help from members here.
For my new double story build, architect has allowed Hebel panel as upper level cladding. Ground is all bricks.
Some builders saying just use…