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4 years4 yearschalkychalky posted:
Falmec

Hi Huggies, we haven't received it yet but we have purchased the Felmac Milan +. There is a great display centre in Cannington that had a functioning one.

4 years4 yearschalkychalky posted:
Falmec

We've currently looking for an undermount rangehood fir an open kitchen. We have been recommended an inroof ducted FALMEC rangehood as we are in a fire rated area and can't…

5 years5 yearschalkychalky posted:
Wood look tile plank lengths

I'm looking for advice choosing 1800mm or 1200mm length planks. What are the pros and cons of laying either one? Warping? Cutting? Hallways? Cost?

5 years5 yearschalkychalky posted:
Pheonix Tapware

Has anyone used Pheonix tapware? Are they good?

6 years6 yearschalkychalky posted:
Ebay Stores

Has anyone purchased items such as freestanding bath, basins, taps, spouts etc from Ebay stores? If so what was the quality and service like?

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

An 86mm slab topping was suggested at one point- but it was not for structural purposes, more to give a better surface for tiling on.
The concreter paid for an engineer…

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

Thanks,
gave that a try- so will see what happens

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

Is there a way to link this to the OB forum or would I need to start from scratch?

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

It's hard to find a good tradie.
From my short experience so far:-
The other tradies always recommend their mates- whether they are good or not.
The OB's i have found so far…

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

Are you in Carramar WA?

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

Do you think it could be different in WA?
I can't see anything written on my building permit that says I must have inspections.
There is a page for 'inspections and tests…

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slabs are a scam of the century

I can't comment on strip footings and stumps-
You have commented on my post about the slab issues I currently have.
I feel that slabs are likely 'over' engineered to allow for…

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

It wasn't inspected before the pour. I actually upgraded everything the engineer specified, so the fact that they left both rows of mesh in the bottom of the footing was…

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7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

Thanks ArcadeIt and AKB.
I think you might be right AKB, the OB forum may get more reaction. This was my first ever post and wasn't sure where I should post.
ArcadeIt,…

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

A 'grano' is what I call the concreter. A grano worker.
Building insurance have said that they cover 'damage' and not faulty workmanship.
ie. if one worker damages the work of another,…

7 years7 yearschalkychalky posted:
Concrete slab non conforming

I am an owner builder in WA that has been struggling with getting a good job- be that close 'to any sort of Australian Standards'!!
The siteworks was bad enough and…

8 years8 yearschalkychalky posted:
Tradie recommendations Perth Hills

We are about the start our project. We are in need of tradie recommendations. Bricklayers, plumbers, roof carpenters. Had some good experiences?

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Owner Building in Perth

Thank you sparky_JsP. My hubby is going to hand draw our for planning. I'm not sure if they will look as fancy as yours but we will show the shire…

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Owner Building in Perth

Hi Sparky,
I don't suppose you could post your planning approval sketches so we can see ow much detail is required?

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Owner Building in Perth

Thanks Sparky and dbenz.
We are on our way with BAL assessment and sketches. We hope to have our plans to shire next week.
;)

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - Mood Boards!!!

Wow! Your progress is fantastic!

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Brickies Perth Hills

Can anyone recommend quality brickies in Perth Hills. I'm in Parkerville.

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Owner Building in Perth

Hi dbenz,
We are in a fire zone so Mundaring shire insists we do one.

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Owner Building in Perth

Hi Sparky,
We have only created a sketch.
What do we do first? Planning approval, then working drawings, then Building permit or is it owner builder license? What is the recommended…

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Owner Building in Perth

Hi Sparky,
I'm in Mundaring Shire and soon to go through this. Any information would be helpful.

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Do awning windows for BAL 19 have to be toughened?

Trying to get our head around BAL 19. It is very confusing. Does anyone have particular advise about awning window requirements?

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - Mood Boards!!!

I would like to know who these guys are, please.

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - Mood Boards!!!

Looks fantastic! Congratulations.

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - Mood Boards!!!

Interesting about the warming costs. A local engineer had recommended suspended slab. But with everything, change one thing increases cost in another.
Can't wait to see your photos!

9 years9 yearschalkychalky posted:
Ross Squire kit - OB in Parkerville WA - Mood Boards!!!

Slab. Very exciting!!! :z: Post some pics please. Interesting about the pole home costing more. Is it possible for you to PM me the details…

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