Latch too far from the frame to grab
It looks like the latch is shutting on the striker and not dropping into the hole
Looking at that photo there's no way that door is latching unless there's some serious…
Latch too far from the frame to grab
It looks like the latch is shutting on the striker and not dropping into the hole
Solar Panel Installation
oh, & at this stage, unless you can get very generous rebates, batteries still aren't worth the investment. With payback periods of at least 10 years. So I'd hold off…
Back-flow Prevention Valve ?
You are apparently intending to do ILLEGAL DIY plumbing work
Here are the facts:
What you are (apparently) intending to (wrongly and illegally) do is regulated plumbing work that must be done…
Hebel PowerFloor vs Traditional Timber Floors
You are more than welcome to come past one of our builds and walk on the hebel yourself so you can decide.
Honestly, the way we do it, it's almost as…
Builder trying to place a downpipe on front elevation
Makes sense. Many sets of plans have a note that downpipes and position many vary due to site conditions.
It's pretty common to have a down pipe on the boundary side…
Gas fireplace
That is what we have planned for our build. Talk of phasing out gas is waaay premature. I saw a report on the news a few days ago which said…
Noisy neighbours (using the formal channels)
real estate agent wont give a damn
easier for them to renew the lease that find and screen new tennants
they wont care that you are unhappy
however if you can track down…
Home insurance premiums increase shop around
Having building data does nothing to your insurance premiums. They are set by the insurers based on factors that can be determined without that data. Premiums are also factored on…
Which side of my duplex will be better to live in?
Hi Briany
I am building a duplex in North Ryde ( 95 Parklands Road), I have a similar fall to you from front to rear.
Although my facade faces east, I have…
Is this acceptable?? Looks unfinished to me
I think it looks strange. I'm no builder, but I'd assume they cut to line it up... As a compromise I'd be happy with a perfectly cut block fixed in…
Builder didn't paint interior walls
This👆
Unless it was included in the standard inclusions (not typical for Perth) you would have had an additional cost in the addenda for painting. If you didn't pay extra then…
WA Building Company
Have a look at site called productreview, they are good. They give you stats from "Recommended" to "Avoid" and if the "Avoids" are statistically too many, then do not choose…
Feedback on Landscape Quote?
Seems reasonable to me.
For a 3mx11m area Trex alone would be $7600, Eco deck would be $3500. Not sure about the product you have selected.
You need 82m of joists @$16m…
Feedback on Landscape Quote?
I didn't read the quote, but landscaping is EXPENSIVE. A lot of people don't anticipate/appreciate the cost of the material and labor involved.
There is nothing more sobering than costing landscaping…
Just bought a house with live termites and lots of problems
As Building Expert said, inspections need to be done prior to purchase.
When making an offer on a home I always get the agent to cross out the wording that says…
Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.
is this a case of replacing mature tree that was removed to build house
Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.
I dont know about the local WA councils, but around here no one is checking whats in your backyard regardless of what landscaping is on the plan.I'd just go with…
Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.
tell council
"i went to bunnings and there were none in stock"
"i will try again next year"
or plant one and dont water it
then point to the stick and say "there it…
Council requires Jacaranda in the backyard.
how will the council know if you dont plant it? is the requirments writen in such a way that it HAS to be in the ground (rathe rthan a pot).…