bashworth posted:Standing water in stormwater drain. Normal?
Looks more like an Overflow Relief Gully (ORG) which would have a water seal to stop the smell from the sewer.
Check this link for more: http://anewhouse.com.au/2013/08/overflow-relief-gulley/
bashworth posted:Floor waste in bathroom and laundry
Could be something to do with its a bit harder for him.
As far as responsibility for future problems I would say that as long as their work meets the codes…
bashworth posted:How to connect drain hose of washing machine
Just drill out that connection on the right, push the hose on, and tighten a hose grip to make sure it doesn't come off.
bashworth posted:Variations invoice 8 months after completion
I am away from home so can't check my copy of the master builders contract but most contracts i have seen require a consent from you before variation work is…
bashworth posted:worth delaying concrete paths till after winter
Best for concreting is to avoid extremes of weather.
That includes both frosts, and hot dry periods, so autumn or spring are going to be the best times.
bashworth posted:what are the steps to building
Deciding how much you can afford is definitely the first step.
The block plus the initial house price should be considerably less than you budget. see
The next decision is whether…
bashworth posted:Can you identify this?
Looks like 'Stucco', a cement plaster used to produce decorative surfaces rather than flat renders.
bashworth posted:Program/app for designing home
The trouble with computer programs is they can 'lock you in' to a layout before you have thought through some of the issues.
It is often best to start with a…
bashworth posted:First Home - Play it safe of stretch the budget?
I wouldn't be planning to stretch until you understand some of the additional costs.
There is a link below that shows the additional costs for a house in the Werribee area…
bashworth posted:Inspection
There are a few different options at this link . . . but also keep an eye on the build yourself and if anything looks wrong ask the question.
Sometimes…
bashworth posted:Drying Cupboards
In the UK they are normally called 'Airing cupboards'
The majority of UK homes have an indoor electrical hot water service and the cupboard this lives in is equipped with…
bashworth posted:Ramp/Driveway slope to a basement garage.
Normally the steepest allowable driveway is 1 in 4 (25% or 250mm per metre) so you can go down 2.5m in 10m.
There is one big but . .…
bashworth posted:Buying / Landscaping a Sloping Block
A few thoughts
At the back of the house you need to be sure that for at least 1m the surface slopes away from the house and that the area is…
bashworth posted:Things you had to pay for you wish you got told off before b
You only really find out 6 -12 months after you have moved in after you have spent $1,000s at Bunnings:wink:
Once you have paid the Initial deposit here are the main…
bashworth posted:BUILDING CONTRACT LOOPHOLES
There are two issues in your question.
Getting the specification right. This is really important and if you can't do it yourself you need someone to go through it with you.…
bashworth posted:AGI drains
It doesn't really matter which sort of pipe as long as it doesn't have a geotextile 'Sock' around it and it is surrounded by at least 100mm of gravel.
See this…
bashworth posted:Preliminary Agreement help, new to building.
Before the builder can give anything like an accurate price they need to understand the shape (including levels) of the block and the foundations they will need.
For this they commission…
bashworth posted:Building plan review service
Not sure how many people will be keen to pay for your service as I expect you will need to charge a couple of hundred.
For instance from my website I…
bashworth posted:Boundary fence
A very few developers provide fences but last time we built we were responsible for all fences that faced council land.
Check your title documents / agreement with developer.
bashworth posted:Not Happy with Valuation
It's not unusual to find banks won't provide the finance for the full cost of the build.
There is some background at this link:
bashworth posted:Driveway Placement
It's probably just to allow deliveries without getting bogged.
There are probably going to be a few trenches dug before anyone is ready to construct a driveway.
bashworth posted:Selecting a House & Land Package - Selecting separately?
They might be cost effective but they're frequently poor blocks which can mean the house can be harder to sell in the future.
Check out this link
Also I do remember…
bashworth posted:Driveway
Within your land you may be able to go to 25% if you have enough space for transition sections;
See this link http://www.elvingroup.com.au/wp-content ... veways.pdf
If your garage is…
bashworth posted:Choice of gyprock/pasterboard?
Yes there are several types of plasterboard.
Here are some alternatives for reducing sound transmission
For more info check this product range link ww.gyprock.com.au/Pages/Products/Plasterboard.aspx
bashworth posted:Dry creek bed
I did one around 10 years ago (see this link ; for some views of the garden after 6years)
I excavated the stream bed using a self drive hired…
bashworth posted:Our land has been cut into.. Standard?
Its more normal, and proper, to keep the excavation within the limits of the block rather than cross the boundary.
The main issue is that even if the ground is replaced…
bashworth posted:Shared sewer line - not on my property. Who pays?
No Links. . . . just 40 years experience in the water and sewerage industry.
bashworth posted:Driveway thickness question
You never know when a truck may back down a driveway so a thicker construction is recommended. . . . especially if you are planning more construction work.
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