Joe S posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
If there will be an expansion joint in the brickwork on a whole wall (from eaves to slab - often on the side of the garage); organise for it to…
insider posted:Subsurface water
I have had experience with this situation recently.What you are jumping on is a natural spring, french drains in your situation won't do anything.You must not start construction until your…
Bobbin posted:Builder pulling out of SA in December - WWYD??
Thanks for the input everyone.
We are leaning towards cancelling. It really sucks. We have had minor issues with Sekisui, but overall we felt confident in them and finally had reached…
joea posted:Porter Davis homes
If they have cut the site too much then they are going to need to fill it, which could change your soil classification. I hope that you are wrong because…
ChrisHeli posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Regarding the window levels in the ensuite, I just asked the same thing. They can't. The window sizes don't work. So if you want the bottom of the window aligned…
building-expert posted:Building Dispute Mediation- Better than Hollywood
Steady now boys!
There was nothing untoward in this. I am a happily married gentleman.
After spending a decade looking at ugly mediators I simply enjoyed a change in scenery.
As they say…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
I reckon someone was trying to chart the stars on my walls.
Slab Heave Recipient posted:Finished builds - what would you do differently?
I would have hired someone like "Building Expert" as this is the only industry where the expectation for the purchaser is to know the building guidelines and in effect micromanage…
emily14 posted:Porter Davis homes
Hi all,
I just thought I’d share my experience with Porter Davis for those considering building with them, or those unfortunate enough to already be locked in.
Beyond the sales consultant stage,…
viralpatel posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
SS confirmed, all Infill will be fixed...yay...
sliick posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Update from the electricals lady.. She's clarified with head office and I will be getting cat6 mechs too. yay! 
KDR_newbie posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Just got the invoice for frame stage completion, going to have NHI inspect on Friday. Hopefully no issues, sure is moving quick.
Will be interesting to see how quickly the bricking…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Update from, SS.....
By end of this week we'll be officially at lock up stage
All issues highlighted by independent building inspector is being rectified this week.
Plastering will start this week.
PD is…
deefeez46waldorf posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Ok someone else then
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sliick posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
thanks. I've always dreamed to have a basketball court in the backyard... or at least half a court.
the side will be fenced. Just not sure about the front and…
sliick posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
mine is the same 4.6m
I had the same argument with PD, my SS managed to get it manufactured in one piece.
The are many slash back companies that to single lengths…
