squeaky floor joist
Thanks Berek, appreciate the help. Would you happen to have the link to that big thread you mentioned? I tried to search but couldnt find it. Thanks!
Also,…
squeaky floor joist
Thanks Berek, appreciate the advice.
It is my house - I guess as long as its not a structural issue, even though its annoying, I can sleep a lot better at…
squeaky floor joist
Hi there,
Thanks in advance.
Just moved in to a new house and there is a very noticeable squeak on the 1st floor. The house is made of wooden frame.
Floor is…
Which trade should I contact to fix this?
Hi there,
Thanks for your help in advance. Just noticed recently that a wood pile (?) is coming lose on the external 2nd level of the house - see picture…
Water tank pipe leak
Thanks saveh20, just wondering what is the ballpark figure to get this fixed by a plumber? What's a reasonable amount? Thanks
Water tank pipe leak
Thanks saveh20, really appreciate your help. Probably best if I get a proper plumber rather than me damaging it further I guess... Thanks again!
Water tank pipe leak
Thanks saveh20
Does this & help?
You are right, I think it's from the main water tap
Water tank pipe leak
Hi there, the pipe connecting to our water tank recently started leaking / dripping.
I believe this pipe is only active when there are enough water to be pumped to the…
Display home sale
Also, you will find that bans will have a lower LVR for display home lending.
Display home sale
As a business, it doesn't make sense to hold on to the house. They sell the house in order to release the capital for cash flow purposes.
The…
window sill crack
Thanks Chippy, yes I was referring to the side of the window, the reveal. Apology I got the terminology mixed up.
window sill crack
Hi,
Just noticed there is a small crack on the left hand side of the window sill. The crack isn't massive and I am not sure if it has gotten…
Is square set cornice more prone to cracking?
Just a quick question. We have had our new place built . We used square set cornice throughout the house. Hand over was about 9months ago.
I noticed a…
Dark colour around concrete crack
Hi Gaudi, the 'stain' does 'dry up' and not there when the weather is sunny. And when it rains, it gets darker. Pretty odd I thought. And…
Dark colour around concrete crack
Sorry I also want to add, it rained this morning and I took the pics in the afternoon...
Dark colour around concrete crack
Hi guys,
We had our new house completed about 6 months ago and then we did a side path around the house pretty much immediately.
There have been a few…
Orchard Tarneit
The developer daihua is a major developer in China. I believe this is a joint venture between daihua and the local Winslow group. Nothing to worry about. Both…
Question about setback non-compliance
Hi all,
I am in the Brisbane City Council.
So today I was provided a letter asking me to comment on the proposed construction next door (vacant lot). Apparently there are…
Does garage slab needs to be coated?
This may sound silly but we have just finished building a new place and I was wondering does the garage slab (which is part of the main slab) have to…
Paint comming off ceiling
Hi guys, just moved into a new built about 3 months ago and just noticed today that the paint in the garage ceiling has come off.
It is actually quiet strange,…
Spectrum Homes - SE QLD
Not sure if its the same company. I built with a company called Spectrum House & Land P/L about 10 years ago and would never do it with them…
Rochedale dumping ground
Hi, I live in Rochedale at the moment (probably the same distance as you to the dumping ground but on the opposite end) and couldnt smell anything at all.
The only…
Alfresco slab with builder or after HO?
Wow! 900 for a slab in alfresco!!?
Alfresco slab with builder or after HO?
Thanks guys. I guess I know I'm paying a premium if I was to get it done with the main pour with the builder. I guess my question…
Parador trendtime
Hi guys,
I am looking to install parador trendtime laminate floorboard for my new place. I have been quoted $78 for labour/install, underlay + board from carpet call. Do…