Splashers posted:Shower head covering niche
It would not be practical for the builder to do it like this as it would be hard for plumber to plumb up in and around the niche. They will…
Splashers posted:Reverse build- plaster before brick
There are large volume builders in NSW that do this as standard practice and have done for many years. Personally i would never allow this on a home i was…
Splashers posted:Which house design for investment?
The 2nd option would be my preference as the seperate WC from bathroom is more appealing to families & having the alfresco is good because if the tennants are smokers…
Splashers posted:Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?
Porcelain Benchtops have been trying to get into the Australian market for many years but have had no luck until the Silica Ban. They do contain Silica but only on…
Splashers posted:Yucca Aloifolia - Plant around House Foundation
They are called Yukkas for a reason, they are Yuk, But yes remove them as they are very invasive root system. They should not be planted at all.
Splashers posted:Mixed drawer sizes next to each other
put the 2 draw set directly under the cooktop and the 3 draw set either side for balance
Splashers posted:Tiling a Balcony with Fall Away from House
If you are running falls from the house to front of balcony i would suggest to use tile screed to get the proper falls required. If the Balcony has no…
Splashers posted:Floating floor boards over slate tiles
To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most…
Splashers posted:Waterproofing around door jam?
Disgracefull waterproofing, get an independent qualified inspector ASAP. Do not allow them to start screeding or tiling
Splashers posted:Builder connecting our new toilet for his trades
We do long term jobs like this all the time and as a company we provide a site toilet/shower unit as required by law for the workers to use which…
Splashers posted:Skirting and Floorboard space
A thin bead of white silicone all around will close the gap but the boards can move if needed. The will stop water and dirt from going under the floor…
Splashers posted:Concerns with my Tiler's job. With Pictures
Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be in that location given the design.…
Splashers posted:Help Please? Building, bathroom potential defects & no HBCF
All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state.
Splashers posted:Plumbing variation
Not sure how much the job was worth but you need to provide contracts if doing works over certain values by law. in NSW any works above $5000 requires a…
Splashers posted:Fall in Shower Floor
Falls to Bathrooms
1:100 on the outside of shower araes
1:60 - 1:80 inside of shower areas
These standards are for a max size floor tile 300x300 which is the standard for…
Splashers posted:Builder has set mediation with Master Builders GC. Any tips
Never personally been through the process but they will look at factual evidence not just conversations. You will need to have all emails, txt messages, dates, certain milestones (earthworks, slab…
Splashers posted:Grout tile around spigot?
This is the way its generally completed, tiler will not grout around spigot as any movement on spigot will just crack the grout. This should be finished with an external…
Splashers posted:Toilet roll holder placement
To my knowledge there is no code to placement of items like toilet roll holders, towel rails etc in residential but definetly are measurements and specs for age & disability…
Splashers posted:Variation Quote from Inclusion Allowance
The quote variation will be the $20 as both the Allowance & the Upgrade price are most likely Retail prices. The allowance price will not be a trade price.
Splashers posted:Floor plan feedback please 🙏
The Laundry seems a fair hike away from the backyard area, or are you intending to use dryer only or exit through garage ?
The Laundry at the front is very…
Splashers posted:Metricon sending legal threats to members of Facebook page
I know 3 top builders who have staff employed just to troll the internet and social media sites to eliminate the bad reviews or comments. They will use legal help…
Splashers posted:Kitchen Gas cooktop Australian Standards with Glass window
The 200mm rule has been around for ages with gas cooktops but it refers to combustable materials. Tiles and Glass splashbacks are classed as non combustable, however caesarstone is a…
Splashers posted:excessive moisture read on wall behind shower
Regrouting will improve looks to the tiled wall but grout itself is a pourus product not a sealer. The waterproofing you are talking about is probably just resilicone the shower…
Splashers posted:New build gap between window and brick
Your looking at a partially done install, many things need to be done before its completed. The build is at very early stage and will be finished properly when the…
Splashers posted:Feb 2022 - Is there shortage of bricklayer in NSW currently?
The issue with Tradies on New Builds are many depending on the Builders choices of Subbies or Rates.
Since the pandemic a lot of overseas workers left and went home in…
Splashers posted:Screed over toilet waste opening
Ummm I wouldnt let him back if he screeded over it, prob doesnt have much experience
Splashers posted:Bathroom tiles - good or not?
Once tiles installed there will be no way of rectifying it without removing and retiling the areas. The tile trim on edges is set in when tiling as its glued…
Splashers posted:To pack, or not to pack.
Packing to straighten or level things up is common building practice, nothings perfectly straight or even in thickness. The beam will more than likely be straight its probably the timber…
