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2 d2 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

Hi Pedro,
Sorry for the delayed response.
Been treading a fine line on this one whilst my partner has been having side conversations with the client trying to get money without it…

2 d2 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

Hi Everyone,
Quick update on this one.
We finally got the meeting with the assessor yesterday.
From the correspondence I have seen it would seem that for claims of this size an…

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3 d3 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Site Cut & Footing Excess Soil Removal

PM me your email.
I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you.
Cheers
Simeon

3 d3 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Framing question

Avandia
You are correct. There are a number of things wrong and I would suggest you get an engineer or a building inspector, but I will point out the main things…

3 d3 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Civil engineer for driveway move in Ryde Council

Nelstu
Depending on the complexity I would expect to pay between $1,000-1,500 at the top end. Sometimes we have even paid under $1000.
Then in Ryde you have their fees.
I hope…

3 d3 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Sure, just PM me your email and mobile and I will organise

7 d7 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

Hi Everyone,
I have been promising an update, I have some news but nothing too significant.
Basically the legal advice and strategy is that we are preparing a claim that encompasses both…

7 d7 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)

nimbus3
I am still waiting on an answer however I took a look at the Willoughby DCP and for your lot size they have a maximum garage opening of 3.2m which…

Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)
7 d7 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Maximum Garage Width - Narrow Lot (Willoughby Council NSW)

Nimbus3
I will get ask my architect and let you know when I get an answer
Cheers
Simeon

8 d8 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

All done Ben
Good luck with your shopping
Cheers
Simeon

9 d9 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
anchoring to ceiling

depends on how much downward force is involved Alex :)

9 d9 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
anchoring to ceiling

maybe then you can just beef up one of your bottom chords with a piece of 90x45 and see how you go?

9 d9 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
anchoring to ceiling

This would have to be the funniest post ever in this forum!
I'm not sure whether to take you seriously or not, but on the assumption that you are being serious…

9 d9 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Bearer & Joist/Pole Home Construction Cost

Hi Mrboh
Just wondering if you have any BAL or flame zone issues on your block, as getting compliance with BAL requirements whilst doing bearers and joists is tough. Not impossible…

10 d10 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

Hi Everyone,
Just a super quick update.
Last week we finished the framing and erected the scaffolding. This was forecast to be completed by the 30th November. So we have picked up…

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
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11 d11 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

Hi Budapest
I am dying to post about the plan that we are enacting. But I dont want to give anything away yet.
Hopefully later this week I might be able too.
Watch…

14 d14 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

This is appalling!
We need to name and shame builders who act in this way

14 d14 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

This is appalling!
We need to name and shame builders who act in this way

18 d18 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Building on extremely reactive soil

Thanks, got your plans.
I am 99% sure that I understand why the engineer has designed it this way, but I will get a second opinion monday and respond privately.
It is…

19 d19 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Slab to framing

STEFF62
Framing should be fine, but he will only be able to nail the baseplates in, I wouldnt think you can dynabolt them after 24 hours.
My question is, how is he…

19 d19 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Building on extremely reactive soil

Hi Luckyhomeowner
Sorry that I don't know the answer to your question there in queensland, but I would be really interested in taking a look at your slab design if possible.…

20 d20 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

That's a great example as to why it's so important to check measure everything

20 d20 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

That skinny post is just a temporary prop
We need to concrete a footing and build a proper column which will be 350 x 400mm

20 d20 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

I'm not 100% sure yet.
We might be able to reuse some of the undamaged ones and get new ones for the balance. As it's a party wall they are commons.
Have…

20 d20 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

Thanks!
We got permission to do the clean up to make the site safe and that work finished yesterday, now just waiting on the insurance assessor to come to site. Hopefully…

20 d20 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

Hi Everyone,
Something really bad happened to us last week, and I thought it might be an interesting learning exercise for all of us.
We are building a gorgeous duplex for a…

21 d21 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

Hi Everyone
Time for a quick update on this build.
The great news is that we are tracking right on program. Since my last post we have completed all the lower frames,…

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22 d22 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

Thanks! Appreciate it.
I am hoping to have some news next week that I can post publicly
Hope your build is going well

26 d26 dAshington HomesAshington Homes posted:
Beacon Lighting 20% Discount

Happy shopping Brad

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