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11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Built-ins - Doors - Sliding - Utilisation of Bedroom space ?

Do you currently have hinged doors on metal frame?
One possibility, you could take out the doors and frame, get a plasterer in if you have hardball just to patch…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Convert from Single Glazing to Double Glazing

It's not possible to change the glass after handover, as double glazing is made into a thicker frame than normal single panel glass.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Urgent! NOR Perth tile shops that sell Stainless Steel Trim?

Try European Ceramics or Crosby Tiles in Osborne Park. I purchase strips all the time for the builder I work for.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Parapet Wall Construction-HELP

Can be a single leaf wall, with a fire proof flashing installed under the boundary gutter. Pm if you want any more info, can give you a more detailed drawing…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Coaxial & Data + TV Point & Data in the Same Room?

Telstra velocity is slightly different to NBN. Telstra velocity is run by fibre optic cable and is all underground.
And yes, you are correct in getting the antenna socket removed.…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Coaxial & Data + TV Point & Data in the Same Room?

If your in an NBN ready area, you only need the C1D1 connections. These points,along with an antenna on the roof, will be wired to the smart wire box most…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Wall Tiling next to the vanity

Definitely wait for the vanity to be installed first. Whilst cabinet makers do make almost precise cabinetry, everybody makes mistakes and it could be fractionally out.
Best to wait to…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Brickies scaffold (Kwik stage) - help required

Where are you building?
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11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Non standard bench height and new ovens?

Every builder will have their standard heights, the builder I work for, their standard height is 943mm.
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11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Custom Plunkett Home in St Leonards

Be careful they dont hit you up with a price increase. I used to work for them & seen it happen all the time.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Elevations - window placement

Sketch plans are not the best to work with. Once you get working drawings give me a PM and i will help you out. I work all day everyday with…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Brick Planter Box - Sealing and Drainage

Try your local Bunnings for a product called 'Dampco' by Crommelins. We use it all the time for planter boxes.
Waterproofing is necessary if you want to keep your freshly…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
D&A -Landsdale build with Summit - more pics :)

Just throw it back over at night, they will have a pleasant surprise the next morning.
:-P

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Plant Spray for deterring dogs?

Use citronella oil or spray. Most dogs hate the smell and won't go near it.
Unless your like my dog, doesn't phase her one bit. :grin:

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Downlight for bathroom/outdoor? Will brushed chrome last?

The term 'IC' means insulation contact. In layman's terms, most downlights will have an insulation barrier above the light fitting in the roof space. It's more or less a plastic…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
SUMMIT HOMES BUILD (Handover)

They will continue with the remainder of the build while the redo your cabinets. They still have to finish the entire build within the specified contract completion days.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Fencing...

Your CCA may have interpreted yu wanting fences up during the build, which of course they are right to refuse.
What I would suggest, is ring you building supervisor on…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Deck or planters first?

Definitely your planters, that way your deck does not get destroyed by the tradesman walking over and over it.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Sarking Installation Question

Definitely under the roof battens.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Siteworks Refund

As long as the costs of the entire earthworks haven't gone over the provisional sum amount in your contract, then you will get a portion of the cost credited.
With…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Greening carport roofs

Not really practical. How would you weed it?? Lol.
On a serious note, you probably wouldn't find a shire who would approve it. Not only that, carports arnt designed to…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Termite damage on future purchase is it bad(pictures include

You have to ask yourself, if they have got this far, where else have they gone that you can't see.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Cancelling preliminary plan agreements

Have you signed a contract?

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Inbuilt cabinets

I have actually just priced similar L shape cupboard like the one in the picture, came to $5,000. Unfortunately when ever you start creating custom furniture like this, especially as…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
chosing Vinyl wrap over solid timber (reasons)

Couldn't have said it better myself. :-)

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Perth Tiling Cost and Suggestions

Tilers in perth charge you per square meter on standard 200 x 200 tiles. For 600 x 600 tiles they will charge you extra to lay, also being a porcelain,…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
chosing Vinyl wrap over solid timber (reasons)

I think a few of the cabinet makers on the forum will agree with me in saying 'don't use vinyl'. Vinyl has a tendency to bubble and peel if not…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
"includes 900mm stainless steel appliances" means?

In-built oven, not a freestanding.

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Painting Internal Brick Walls...

Texture paint is another good product. Just make sure you still seal the walls first and allow it to dry for at least a few hours before y use the…

11 years11 yearsbkm2009bkm2009 posted:
Grout Stain on Caesarstone

Get your builder to replace the top. By the sounds of it he used a careless tiler. You don't build a new house to have those sort of problems so…

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