One last question. Once it's fixed, is there a cleaning agent to remove the stain on the render ? I asked the staff in Bunnings and was told to use…

Thank you so much for the info. You are really helpful. And yes the installer confirmed that the cap will have 10mm fold.

Thanks for your response. I got a roof plumber to look into it and I was advised to replace the flashing/steel capping because there is no gap between the cap…

Hi All,
Everytime it rains, the water congregate in 2 spots and bleeds through the render and causes stain as shown in the photo below
Does anyone know how to fix this…

I'm happy with the installation. It's very quiet not like our neighbour who has a Bonaire. I can hear the neighbour's cooler running from the laundry room while mine was…

Hi All,
Just to give you an update. Finally I chose Breezair EXH210 for $4800, 8 points. My house is 25 square so it needs the big size. The installation would…

Thanks arkraider,
anyone else?

Hi All,
I have been getting some quotes of evaporative cooler for my 4 bedroom house.
Here is the quotes so far (fully installed, 8 points, Melbourne price):
Brivis Profiler P53 …

Hi All,
I'll be having a 1 year Maintenance Inspection soon. Right now there are a lot of hairline cracks on the grout , garage floor, edges on window and door…

Thanks very much Adrian. Your suggestion makes sense.
I will change my plan and shop around this weekend.
Thanks again.
Jim

Thanks Adrian for the excellent information. I am planning to do my own deck next weekend. I got a quote from Lumber Softwoods in Dandenong South $1880 for 25 square…

kdee10,
Henley is watching this forum. So hopefully everything will turns okay for you...

I have a modded XBOX running XBOX media center as a media extender in the lounge. All my photos/movies/music files are stored in a dedicated file server (Old machine is…

Hi bry & cbear,
Your house looks impressive!! I notice you're building with henley, make sure the side of the garage is covered by termite protection. Like mine, even though there…

Hi All,
Just want to update you with the progress of my handover. I received the inspection report last Tuesday morning. It is a very comprehensive report, listing defect items in…

Thanks all for your support and advice. Will call my admin tomorrow to discuss about this. Will keep you all updated.
Cheers,

Hi all,
I had a final inspection yesterday. The house just need a touch up here and there, a couple of tiles need replacement and the sliding door lock as…

Having this bloke do my place tomorrow!
http://www.newhomeinspections.com.au/


So am I !!! what time is Kevin meeting you??
My appointment is 11am at Berwick

Michelle,
Thanks for your reply. Your comments make sense to me.
Di,
Thanks for the info. I will call him today.

Anyone has dealt with Decorama before?
I got a quote for the basswood shutters (2.4x2 and 1.8x2) for $2325. It is significantly cheaper than the others. Others have quoted me around…

Hi Kevin, sorry to hear that.
I am building with Henley in Berwick. going for final inspection on 3rd august. My experience overall has been very good. My admin office is…

The builder gave me 5 weeks notice to final inspection. Then 2 weeks after that is the handover.
And yes the builder needs a bank cheque for the last payment. What…

How is the quote going, dazcla and Adrian?
I am still trying to get as many quotes as I can. Last night I came across this:
http://www.decorama.com.au/dec-op-woodlore.htm
Anyone heard of this type…

I went to their showroom last week in Mordialloc. They quoted me around $2.2K for 2.4x2 and 1.8x2m windows. One of my concern is I dont have confidence in painting…

Hi,
I am interested in shutter kits offered by http://www.portphillip.com.au
Anyone has used it before? good and bad?
Thanks.

Thanks Adrian,
I wa a bit stressfull yesterday that I couldn't think much.
Will do what u said today...
Thanks again....

Hi All,
I just want to find out what's people experience on this matter.
My loan has been approved by the bank (Colonial) for the construction of a new house. The builder…

Hi Stewie,
Something is wrong here. Is the sales person still doing the sales after Northridge was closed? The process of paperwork is lengthy and involved a lot of clarification between…

Hi Stewie,
Have you got a letter stating who is the customer service administrator for your building? I got the letter 3 weeks after putting initial deposit. Then folowed by…

Hi all,
I am currently at the early stage of building with one of the volume builder.
I have a question which might sounds silly. Today I had a tender appointment and…