Althom posted:Brick Veneer - retrofit insulation in outer walls - Brisbane
Not sure if these people are active where you are but take a look at for retro fitting of wall insulation.
They talk about double brick homes as that's the…
Althom posted:External Sensor Flood light
I used Mr Beams battery powered sensor lights.
No wiring required, batteries are normal D size and last 10-12 months even at the front of the house where they go off…
Althom posted:Questions re: Practical Completion
Practical Completion is generally held to mean "which is when the work is completed except for any omissions or defects that do not prevent the work from being reasonably capable…
Althom posted:Are these windows gaps and uneven brick finishing acceptable
Did he say how it is going to be fixed?
Because the only way to actually FIX it is to pull the wall down and start again.
I'd suggest he's got a…
Althom posted:Estate restricting lot owners installing rolling shutter
A lot of those Covenants are put in place at the time the Developers are still involved and marketing a certain look and they get ignored or expire after a…
Althom posted:Two kitchens in one house - planning rules
"is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council"
Call your Council and ask them
Althom posted:Modularwalls fence / retaining function & water leakage
It's your neighbours job to deal with run off from their property.
If your neighbour’s actions have caused an unreasonable flow of water onto your property, causing damage to your real…
Althom posted:Roof ventilation
No moving parts, sits on the roof ridge.
Still needs eave vents.
We have 3 E-Vents on the roof and 6 Eave Vents in the eaves
Althom posted:Latch too far from the frame to grab
Looking at that photo there's no way that door is latching unless there's some serious upward pressure being placed. Gap between door and jamb also looks to be widening above…
Althom posted:Solar Panel Installation
$3500 for a 3.3 kW setup?
Your builder is applying a markup of about 100% and is having a lend of you.
For that price you'd be able to install 6.6kW easily
Althom posted:Acrylic garage doors? Anyone?
Neighbours have one. Gets direct afternoon sun and discoloured badly. Also can't insulate them so it's basically like having a tinted window in your garage. Not overly practical
Althom posted:Sign off approval required before verandah built
Depends on size, local regulations etc.
Ask your Council.
Althom posted:Front door issues
That gap under/between the doors is ridiculous.
Hope you haven't paid for that sub standard work?
Althom posted:Paving Concrete Over Termguard Pipes
It can be installed by a number of licenced pest control companies.
I would doubt that any builder is approved to do installation and that they would be required to get…
Althom posted:Paving Concrete Over Termguard Pipes
Provide the installer with the details of Termguard's website and tell them to fix it.
If you do it yourself I think you'll find that any warranty is void
Althom posted:Paving Concrete Over Termguard Pipes
The Termguard website has detailed installation instructions with specific requirements for piping under concrete.
What you've got there does not in any way comply and you shouldn't be paying for it…
Althom posted:Replacing front fence
Try your local council.
They should be able to advise in regards ownership of next door dwellling and give advice as to what steps you have to take before doing any…
Althom posted:Neighbours rights to house access during reno
They cannot access your property or put anything on your property without your permission.
If they do request any access first ask to see evidence that they have insurance for any…
Althom posted:Finding an old tile - Beaumonts Alto Eggshell
Could try calling the Tile Library in Perth 08 9242 8500
Althom posted:Extending already approved patio
If your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval.
The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant
Althom posted:Builder Charging to Review Independent Reports
A 14 week delay per inspection?
So is your builder saying they know that the Independent Inspector will uncover stuff that requires 14 weeks of rework every time he does and…
Althom posted:Best way to attach perspex to an aluminium fence
Covering the air con condesnor?
Hoping you're not planning on restricting air flow?
Althom posted:Cancel build contract, finalising prestart stage
Best just to get out.
We have a number of BGC builds in our suburb and they've not progressed at all in the last 6 months.
They're not taking on…
Althom posted:Is this fence acceptable?
Caused by the change in heights
Give it 4 weeks and you won't even notice it
Althom posted:Facade with Balcony or Sunroom
Well you won't get cooked by the afternoon sun when sitting out on the balcony on a summers afternoon but you won't have much to look at besides the neighbours…
Althom posted:Facade with Balcony or Sunroom
Which way does it face?
Does it get morning sun or afternoon sun?
What's the view from the room?
What could you use the additional floorspace in the room for as opposed to…
Althom posted:Orange rust spots one driveway
Got to be on to it quickly though.
If the driveways isn't sealed and it has time to work it's way in it's there for good
Althom posted:Orange rust spots one driveway
Could also be as a result of fertilizer application, not sweeping granules off the concrete and those granules then getting wet.
Most lawn foods contain some iron sulphates
Althom posted:blocked drain in laundry
Certainly should not be considered normal as some of those items make the place uninhabitable.
