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Joined 18 November 2008
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14 years14 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Sewer Peg Out - please explain?

Hi there
I had to deal with this as well
It basically means that the home or some structure you are building is close enough to the sewer that this is required.…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Electrical Plan: have i forgotten anything?

This one caught me by surprise when visiting my new place today.
The power point in the fridge space.. is too low.. so when I get the fridge I won't be…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

Latest pictures at http://casadelscaramanga.blogspot.com/
Took possession of keys last week
Basically look for a landscaper.. some paving, front fencing and pool..
Many more weeks of work remain I…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Can anyone recommend a Paver and Landscaper that...

I am in Sydney NSW :)

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Can anyone recommend a Paver and Landscaper that...

will actually return a call? I want to do some paving and landscaping.. it seems everyone is so busy that no one will return a phone call... and I thought…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Smartslat fencing quote sanity check

Yeah it is expensive for fencing!
I had a "genius" thought over the weekend.. gonna go with the smart slat to the sides of the home so that we have the…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Smartslat fencing quote sanity check

hi guys
I am hoping someone can help me.
I have the following quote for Smartslat fencing;
1. double gate 2mx 1.5 high $1550
2. Single gate 1mx1.5 high $750
3. 1m gate x 1m…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

And driveway pavers going in.... :)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/SoVCLmrCHHI/AAAAAAAAAjE/4fSmwBXakHI/s1600-h/DSC00976.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/SoVCLOL3R7I/AAAAAAAAAi8/tqdRaYi-YtQ/s1600-h/DSC00974.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/SoVCKVcqScI/AAAAAAAAAi0/d4cSkhFEgdg/s1600-h/DSC00973.JPG
My blog here; http://casadelscaramanga.blogspot.com/

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

Nearing the end here. Tiling on all floors has been completed. I am very pleased with the finish.
Toilets went in today. Pavers for the drive way were also done. Drive…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Anyone building with Eden Brae and using PGH bricks???

hi there
I have used PGH bricks (espresso) and pavers (pepper corn) that are yet to be laid.
You can see pictures at the following location;
http://casadelscaramanga.blogspot.com
The only complaint if you can call…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Boral Espresso Brick Issue

I used PGH Espresso.
They looked darker than the pictures and samples.
THey look nice now that they have been laid.
You can see pictures here, http://casadelscaramanga.blogspot.com
The other advise I have, tell the…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
capped water to fridge space.

Is the capped water to fridge space something that can be added at a later stage without too much fuss by a plumber?
thanks

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Question about Slope and site cost

Hi There
The drop on our block from front to rear was 1.8 metres, so similar to yours. The site costs ended up at ~$60K.
Half of that was due to the…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

Received an email from the builder today saying they have noticed me going on site and that I shouldn't since it is dangerous etc and that I should book an…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

I like the colour combinations now, it is really coming together.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/SnpNzLoHKWI/AAAAAAAAAg8/TkagSv2htkc/s1600-h/DSC00946.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/SnpNyrauTuI/AAAAAAAAAg0/LVYnYn_NJ5c/s1600-h/DSC00945.JPG
My site supervisor has told me today that I can do the walk through on August 24th!!
Franco

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Crack in concrete slab

Thanks very much onc_artisan. I share your line of thinking. I want to sort this now rather than face having to repair tiles in the future. I will see to…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Crack in concrete slab

Turns out this was a crack due to shrinkage. It also does go through all the way to the edge of the other side of the slab. EB Supervisor has…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Congratulation to the tradespeople responsible for this.....

This was a brand new pallet of bricks sitting at the front of the property, delivered just 2 days ago.
The same pallet today, pushed aside by the jerks preparing to…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Post contract variations, how much?

This is nothing short of criminal in my book. It's like all the fees Banks charge. No different.
The builder I am with charge $500 post contract variation. Total joke.
I've said…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Damage and theft

I have had sofas dumped on two occasions. I also had a TV dumped. I also had old doors and fly screens dumped. In each case I called my council…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

It is coming along nicely putting aside some "minor" issues so far
Air con is in, lighting is mostly done, painting also practically done.. about all that remains is tiling to…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Crack in concrete slab

Thank for the replies.
I am not in the business so many of the terms you use are new to me.
What is a 'live' crack? And a cold join?
I will…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Crack in concrete slab

So you can visual the crack, see the picture below
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/SnQzhdcLMDI/AAAAAAAAAc8/PbCos_F-ijw/s1600-h/DSC00312.JPG.jpeg

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Crack in concrete slab

Thanks for the replies guys.
Onc_artisan, I will try to get answers to those questions. I am building with EB. I only saw this today so I will be raising it…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Crack in concrete slab

hi guys
Is this something to be worried about? A crack appeared at some point over the last couple of weeks, it is about 2.5-3 meters long - you can see…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Aircon outside cables/covering question

hi there
can anyone tell me if the aircon cabling outside should be left as is in this picture?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/S ... C00841.JPG
Or will they be placing a "cover"…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
Question regarding Air Con outside cables

hi there
can anyone tell me if the aircon cabling outside should be left as is in this picture?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Lw7DQFyI0g/S ... C00841.JPG
Or will they be placing a "cover"…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

Tiling in the bathrooms/powder rooms is complete. It looks pretty good.. to me anyway :)
The painter was in yesterday and did an "undercoat" I think they…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
EB Bridgeport 26....done! Picked up the keys... :)

Thanks for the messages :)
It is moving along again. EB did a 1 meter perimeter clean around the house. The tilers are now doing their thing.…

15 years15 yearsfrancofranco posted:
WARNING - Dulux Buff v Dulux Buff_it

These builders need to be brought to justice.
The industry needs some serious regulation/oversight. Some of the things these builders are getting away with is absolute murder.

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