Spong posted:Dishwasher V Dishdraws
Yeah chippy the FP drawers are very quiet. I can compare to Asko, Bosch and Westinghouse across about five years and the FP are by far the quietest, in fact…
Spong posted:Who and how is a slab laid
Also try the nearest batching plant. They'll know the local guys. Wether they are good or not...........
Spong posted:Pavers covering weep holes Is This Normal?
Crazyk we have 2c set downs in double brick here in Perth. Still doesn't make it right.
Tmwoburn they can't be higher up either unless flashed accordingly but that's too…
Spong posted:Pavers covering weep holes Is This Normal?
And if your in a bushfire zone in perth, you'll be very close to termites I'm tipping!
Spong posted:WA related - White set below cupboards
Purely cost unfortunately. It's just a few less m2 to pay for.
Spong posted:Who and how is a slab laid
Don't forget termite spray and compaction certificate, and get a surveyor to peg it out!!
Spong posted:Dishwasher V Dishdraws
You can use tablets in them, just bang them in the drawer too. Works every time for us!!
Spong posted:Dishwasher V Dishdraws
I agree with the kick board comment, I was very surprised to see that when I installed mine. I do rate the drawers however. My wife and I have two…
Spong posted:Timber frame home/ a Queenslandser in Perth W.A
Hi stockt12. I have just completed my 2 storey timber framed house in the Perth hills. I can give you details of the designer/drafty if you like just PM me.…
Spong posted:Variations
I agree with both of the last posts. Fairs fair and if they can't be reasonable then hammer them!!
Spong posted:Variations
There will always be a builders margin or there may be no builder for much longer What you need to establish is not if its there or not, but if…
Spong posted:Render colour for Wallaby Colorbond Roof
We have wallaby walls and shale grey roofing, gutters and fascia. I think it looks ok but I'm not expert at these things. My idea was to stick to the…
Spong posted:Polished concrete: Order of events to avoid damage
We also have polished concrete throughout the house and turbo61uzfe's suggestion was good for us. After the first grind we plastic and taped everywhere including joins and the entire perimeter,…
Spong posted:Perth Building standards
Yes but I didn't build a project home so it's hard to say how times would compare like for like because we don't have the volume here. I have employed…
Spong posted:Perth Building standards
Sorry guys I'm just working this tapatalk out so forgive me if this is all messed up!!!
Thanks for getting back to me trixee. I'm still having reservations about the rating…
Spong posted:Perth Building standards
trixee im not sure what you mean about the windows? I understand the principle but is the software taking into account the location, orientation, composition and operation of the windows…
Spong posted:Nailing Hardiplank
One (or two) tips if you do go ahead apart from kitting up with appropriate PPE. Spray the entire surface with bond crete to re seal the surface and put…
Spong posted:Perth Building standards
Stewie D - chippies never retire. Family and friends will make sure of that
Spong posted:Perth Building standards
Crazyk it would make life easier from my perspective and certainly from a green perspective. I believe the change will happen here due to the cost of building and the…
Spong posted:Nailing Hardiplank
Haha!! I'm hearing ya there mate, I see it all the time and know all about the $$$. Take care either way.
To answer your question, a slightly over pumped coil…
Spong posted:Perth Building standards
Stewie D I think your drawing the same conclusions as me in regards to this double brick idea in WA. Me, I just finished the nightmare of a double story…
Spong posted:Nailing Hardiplank
So it becomes someone else's problem down the track? Don't be lazy. Do it right and remove the asbestos (legally) and re clad it properly. Then proceed to sleep…
Spong posted:Bedfordale WA - Extending Walls to under the roofing sheets
This is pretty common in commercial applications and can be done fairly easily under the right circumstances. Certifying it would be another issue altogether but if it's for your own…
Spong posted:First home - REDINK - time for some PHOTOS!!!
Yep I agree, make them redo it. That's a perfect example of a tradie who takes no pride in their work so even if (and its a massive if!) it…
Spong posted:Colourbond roof worth $7k extra over polish concrete tiles?
Looks is one thing but tiles can't perform anything like a colorbond roof with anticon so consider your heating and cooling cost too. With anticon and batts my roof is…
Spong posted:BAL Bushfire Attack Level Ratings - anyone with experience?
That's right Wonky, nestled in the trees on the real estate agents ad isn't so glamorous anymore!!
I spoke to my wife about the possibilities of a fire hitting our joint…
Spong posted:BAL Bushfire Attack Level Ratings - anyone with experience?
Just remember, the ratings and systems are all well and good until you put a nice flammable couch in your alfresco area.... The rules and regs don't make you fireproof.…
Spong posted:Built more than once? Why did you build again?
I keep doing it because I like building.
Spong posted:Gyprocking square set gap to floor 40mm
The tradies are right bpratt. If I rolled up onsite to install skirtings and found that scenario I'd be charging more to pack it out. They could have used off…
