airwolf posted:Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
looks good !! make sure that you show them you are not compromising on the quality. and dont pay the final invoice until all the critical items are fixed.
ponzutwo posted:HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af
Hi,
The answers you are after are in the contract and in the order in which the events occurred and the events that haven’t occurred.
Site cut is…
Ashington Homes posted:Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
Hi Everyone
Time for a quick update on this build.
The great news is that we are tracking right on program. Since my last post we have completed all the lower frames,…
ponzutwo posted:Electrical
I'll get it done for half that 
not in these market conditions.
airwolf posted:Anyone built with Semore Homes or Oak Living (VIC) ?
Hi SJT76, yes, just keep on top of things as they say they will fix them, some get fixed and some don't. lol
Make sure you have all things you want…
building-expert posted:Trade quotes in Builder's variation
The builder produced plans for your house after you paid consideration for the plans.
The builder then made the plans available for the building permit application and acted as your agent…
Ashington Homes posted:Trade quotes in Builder's variation
Mirrmu83
Assume you are doing a knock down re-build, you engage a designer, architect or builder to design you a home and the approval is either a DA via council or…
Davos posted:Anyone built with Semore Homes or Oak Living (VIC) ?
Hi SJT76, yes, just keep on top of things as they say they will fix them, some get fixed and some don't. lol
Make sure you have all things you want…
ponzutwo posted:Clause 37 - HIA contract - defects and Final Payment
Ive explained this in other threads recently.
The final payment hinges on the contract definition of completion. It wil be words to the effect of “built to plans and specifications”.
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airwolf posted:Semi-custom 48sq build with Semore Homes (SE Melbourne)
were they quite sizable gaps ?
The pre-inspection didn't identify any sizeable gaps in the vapour barrier, but the biggest issue in this regard was gaps in the wooden framing (between…
Kippers01 posted:Bowed cornices and out of parallel door Frames
SJT76 it seems your builder is quite reasonable about this. Given the poor workmanship of many contractors, its typical practice that the builder…
Ashington Homes posted:Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde
Hi Everyone,
I have finally reached the halfway point of the framing and I thought that this is probably a good time to do a Steel Frame review for anyone…
Noname posted:Vapour Barrier issues
you clearly didn't read the link i posted for you.
There are two separate things here.
Rising damp
The purpose of the vapor barrier is to protect the concrete slab…
BuildingandLegal posted:Do I need to waterproof shower walls before tiling?
No why don't you glue plastic bags on the wall that should act as a waterproof layer instead. Then you buy lego tiles and glue them over the top. …
CD12JD posted:Third time's a charm ( our 3rd build @ Bingara Gorge )
I don’t have to worry about our doggo Ellie cruising around the neighbourhood while we are asleep now we have side gates
Ashington Homes posted:Feb 2022 - Is there shortage of bricklayer in NSW currently?
SJT76
Really good question which requires a long answer but I will try and do a summary.
Firstly, I have to begin by saying that I have never used steel frames due…
mockkie posted:Building & Developing A Duplex In North Ryde
Noname, structuralBIMGuy - do us all a favour and take your little tiff offline and back…
Ashington Homes posted:Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
If youve even been in a roofspace where downlights have been installed, you'll note that the insulation is cut around them. My assumption is fire risk due to heat and…
Noname posted:Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
If youve even been in a roofspace where downlights have been installed, you'll note that the insulation is cut around them. My assumption is fire risk due to heat…
