theshack posted:Builder’s extra charges on fixed-price contract
Thanks for taking the time to post here and also publishing the article on your website. The legal advice I received was aligned with what you have published.
Forums always attract…
theshack posted:Ending building contract
Get legal advice from somebody with building contract experience.
Standard building contracts typically have time limits such as time for builder to
obtain building permit from time of signing contract
commence construction…
theshack posted:Fence appeared without any consultation??
Previously no notice was required unless a contribution was requested but this has changed now and a notice should generally be served
https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/fencing-law-in-victoria
On my previous vacant block…
theshack posted:Builder is increasing the price
Yes, some very good points there. Nobody wins if a builder goes broke, can't pay their creditors and can't complete a build.
I do think builders need to be more proactive…
theshack posted:Builder is increasing the price
Again Noname there is no need for the attitude simple because somebody else has a different opinion to you.
theshack posted:Builder is increasing the price
LoL, I already have had several variations triggered by Clause 12.1 so I am familiar with it also what a variation is and isn't.
theshack posted:Builder is increasing the price
And to be honest I don't care for your attitude.
BTW what is a variation ...
theshack posted:Builder is increasing the price
I wouldn't mind seeing these clauses. From what I have read these are not allowed in Victoria
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensi ... g-contract
Here are relevant clauses in a standard HIA…
theshack posted:Builder is increasing the price
For the benefit of others here is what the HIA is telling builders about increasing prices
https://hia.com.au/-/media/files/qanda- ... delays.pdf
https://hia.com.au/-/media/files/managi ... delays.pdf
theshack posted:EV charging point location in garage
For my new home build I'm covering all bases...
A 3 Phase 32A Circuit on the back wall of the garage and 1 Phase 32A Circuits on either side towards the…
theshack posted:Timber vs Steel Structural Posts
As a person who is both a qualified Civil/Structural Engineer and a Software Engineer I have no idea what you are on about.
harleyca, I wouldn't be too concerned by the…
theshack posted:Cladding or Render?
You wouldn't go for 2.7R batts ?
What's your criteria for best option ?
theshack posted:Cladding or Render?
~0.49 higher R value with the Hebel based wall according to this page
http://hebel.com.au/r-values-mean-home- ... decisions/
Upgrading your wall insulation where the Scyon fibre cement cladding is used…
theshack posted:Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewing
LoL do Councils have actually have staff with the skills to actually configure and monitor IP addresses.
In any case who doesn't use a VPN to protect their privacy these days.
theshack posted:Builder bringing in someone to our build for viewing
I can understand your concerns. One of the reasons I avoided exceeding my 7.0m height restriction was to sidestep planning approval and publishing of plans for planning permit.
I do expect…
theshack posted:anybody used underdeck
I'm looking to waterproof underneath my proposed deck / balcony. Has anybody used
http://www.underdeck.com.au/
Is there anything else similar in the market. How else can I provide…
theshack posted:How to know fall in land and how much would it cost extra ?
A licensed surveyor is required to determine title boundaries. As others have said anybody can use dumpy level or laser level to produce a site contour plan.
There are plenty of…
theshack posted:Will metricon do this?
When I spoke to Metricon here in Victoria they said they couldn't access the designs from another state. Having said that given the Vantage 46 is available in NSW I…
theshack posted:Slab heave nightmare. I don't know what to do- please help!
Wow SaveH20, its no wonder there is the ongoing problem of slab heave when there is such a convoluted approach ...
Why does NCC even try and replicate / duplicate standards…
theshack posted:Slab heave nightmare. I don't know what to do- please help!
Sorry, this is the best AS2870 I have
theshack posted:Builder wants 30k for refrigerated cooling
Does not sound like the most cost effective solution from both an upfront and running cost perspective.
Why not go with a reverse cycle ducted solution with Solar PV Panels.
theshack posted:Bored Piers or Screw Piles
There is an obvious inconsistency between the engineering design & building permit vs the contract documents which will have to be corrected.
In terms of cost this site has a natural…
theshack posted:Planning and be Building for Retirement
If you are building a house for retirement you should consider the
theshack posted:Pre-Contract Considerations
The floorplans for the Shack are getting close and the builder reckons he can provide a “final price” soon. To my mind we haven’t started detailed discussions on the specifications…
theshack posted:Door Heights
I have seen plenty of display homes with 2340 doors and 2550 / 2580 ceilings. Not sure what your builder is on about.
theshack posted:Slab engineering for double brick home
I agree insider given the site goes from rock to deep fill. I know that the design states that the pier siting is…
theshack posted:Slab engineering for double brick home
AS2870 and AS4773.2 are copyright Australian Standards so you will need to buy them
https://www.techstreet.com/sa/standards ... id=2048299
https://www.techstreet.com/sa/standards ... id=2068452
or head across to the…
theshack posted:Soft leaf buffalo struggling
Yes, my lawn looked liked yours and it came good after 6 months of regular watering and fertilising every 2 months or as soon as it showed the first hint…
theshack posted:Soft leaf buffalo struggling
I planted Sapphire Buffalo in my front garden and wouldn't do again knowing how much maintenance it requires. After getting ours laid in autumn we didn't water it enough over…
