Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames
Just dont be too demanding, you need their help and want to keep them on side.
Front step at doorway
Take a pick with a level sittingo n the slab and a pick with a level sitting on the sill please.
This will help us diagnose the issue and therefore a…
Purpose of site survey: boundaries, slope, trees? what else?
A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor.
This form part of every DA requirement
Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door frames
Have you approached the window manufacturer directly?
Performance lables and indicators are a code requirement and you could also request test reports.
Withhold payment until youre satisified and disucss the issue directly…
Purpose of site survey: boundaries, slope, trees? what else?
Yes, its is a requirement for any build.
It indicates the contours and features of the proposed build area.
It allows for the correct placement of the building.
Kitchen Layout Help
You never have a fridge against wall as you’ve drawn. The doors can’t open past 90 degrees and it’s difficult and maybe impossible to remove drawers
Building Near Train Track - Additional Cost for Acoustics
Insulation is not the only thing to consider when accounting for noise attenuation and budget.
Vibration is as big an issues as sound.
You must isolate the house or at…
Bathroom screed
There are many commercially available latex based or thin screed specific products available.
Just google thin screed and find the appropriate product that suits your requirements.
What is an owner builder?
In NSW, an owner builder is one whom has obtained an owner builder certificate to undertake construction works of a value greater than 10K.
Minor repairs such as these do not…
Job sequences in fixing and fit-off stage
If solid timber or glued timber floors follow this:
Flooring, kitchen cab or cabs which this flooring runs under, doors and frames including EZjambs, tiles, vanities, both fit offs, skirting, paint,…
Front step at doorway
I can’t picture the issue but from what I understand it to be it may be outside the allowable tolerance but regardless of this and if the builder indeed says…
Owner Builder : Need some help
VK, if you are asking these question you are unlikely to be in a position to proceed down the owner builder route.
Ebays Motorised curtains
have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay?
Which one and how is it?
Why do some plans have wasted corners?
Articulation. Required facade treatment
Works Contracts
As an owner builder, have you used the Fair Trading works contracts (or any other type of works contracts) with any of your trades or builders?
If not why, and if…
Tips on maximising energy efficiency in Canberra
Hi there.
Slab insulation is a MUST with in floor heating to achieve the best results.
Waffle pods help but its not a part of the solution for in-floor heating.
Not using slab…
Stormwater Runoff from Adjoining Property
Document the issue with photos and video before and after rainfall. Start now and maintain it for a number of rain periods. Go to council so they can document the…
Water Leaks internally Perth Wa
“ Is the builder responsible to fix it or should i claim it through my insurance and apply for a leak allowance.Thank you”
Yes, builder issue
Neighbour wants fence removed to build their garage wall on
No options. It won’t be on your property. Render the wall yourself
Did your builder comply
you should probably read this thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=105668
Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't started
If you can get a set of plans or atleast wait until you can get a set of plans for the neighbouring build until building you retaining than this will…
Options for shared boundry line when build hasn't started
if the wall is on your property then they cant change or damage it from a legal stand point without your permission so go ahead and build what you need.
These…
Fixed Price or Open Book?
What do you have against renders?
You raise this in almost every reply you post.
Building new home - Prime and Provisional Costs
Project builder? Accept and move on.