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Joined 14 February 2011
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11 years11 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Who is responsible for water getting in our roof space?

A properly installed Colorbond roof will not leak, if it does leak chances are it was put on by someone who either didn't now what they were doing, ie inexperienced…

11 years11 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Garage roller door

Thanks, for that kind of cash ill think ill give it a go myself, how hard can it be ??

11 years11 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Garage roller door

I have just built a small shed that was delivered with a roller door 1600 x 2000 high and I'm not confident enough to install it myself. Anyone have a…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Bad paint job

Believe it or nor but he came highly recommended !
We did want him to use Dulux paint but he insisted that he wanted to use Wattyl and well i guess…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Bad paint job

Hi I have a problem and i am looking for some feedback, just to see what other people think, or what you would do.
We have just finished our OB in…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Garage doors

There is almost $1000 difference for 3 doors. I will check out B and D seville, thanks

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Garage doors

Hi,
Just wondering what experiences people have had with garage doors. Tossing up over the more expensive Steel-line or the cheaper Gliderol.
Love to hear anyone elses experiences or recommendations.
Cheers
Brett

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
need a plaster for south east melb

I would recommend GSR Plaster, call Geoff on 0408 316 792. They did our house which is about 30sq's for around the 20k mark but all jobs are different so…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Interior Designer

We have booked an appointment with a Dulux Color Consultant and i will let you all know how it goes.
Thanks for your feedback.

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Reconstituted stone Vs Granite

@Lemi_82 It was the cabinet maker who told me it comes in that length and he didn't mention any specific colors. There is really nothing that stands out, Sahara in…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Reconstituted stone Vs Granite

We are in Pakenham, Victoria. The bench is an island bench 1100 wide and as planned 3560 long. I am really annoyed that we didn't do enough research when we…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Reconstituted stone Vs Granite

Hi,
I hope someone can help me with this one. We are owner builders and currently in the process of choosing a cabinet maker, and the exact design of the kitchen.…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Roofing over the top of an old roof

Hi Ben,
I wouldn't recommend it unless your prepared to batten over the top of the existing roof, and then you have a whole new set of issues. Laying 1 sheet…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Island Bench 3560

Thanks for your comments. We have found a granite slab about 3.5 that the cabinet maker says will get us a 3.4 mtr island so i think we are going…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Island Bench 3560

Anyone got any ideas for an island bench 3560 long x 1100 wide. Would love to do it without a join but so far the only option i can find…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Roofing Problems help

Hi,
I'm not a qualified roof plumber but i do sell Colorbond roofing so i have a fair knowledge of all things roofing. Firstly you obviously have a very poorly installed…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Interior Designer

Just wondering if anyone out there has engaged the services of an interior designer to help with the process of color selection, be it inside or outside, or both. If…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Villa Board vs WR Plaster

Thanks B star. I have to admit i was leaning that way but its good to get another point of view.

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Villa Board vs WR Plaster

Hey, hoping someone can help me decide this one.
I have 2 plasterers quoting on the job, plasterer no 1 is telling me that i should put villa board under…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Walking on a Colourbond Roof

Have you thought about putting the antenna inside the roof ? We had that at our old house and will do it again in the new house we are building…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Plumber for New Home in SE Melbourne?

I can recommend someone but the timing might not be right, his wife is expecting soon. All you can do is try him. Probably wont be your cheapest quote though,…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
OB tradie recommendations Melbourne

We haven't done our slab yet but this guy is going to do it, he was highly recommended to me by a builder i know who recently built his own…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Which company to choose

We chose Bradnams windows for our OB. I got quotes from A&L and Bradnams but not Stegbar. I have always been lead to believe that A&L was more of a…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Bonaire vs Brivis

I have 2 different prices for heating and cooling. I would just want to throw this out there and see if there any opinions on Bonaire vs Brivis. Whose units…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
OB tradie recommendations Melbourne

We haven't done our slab yet but this guy is going to do it, he was highly recommended to me by a builder i know who recently built his own…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Rubbish Removal

I would like to know what others here have done with all the rubbish that is created while building. Cant decide over a cage that we have to empty and…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
DH is a Building Supervisor but should we do it?

We have only just started our O/B project and through our experience you will not build a builders plan house for anything close to what they can do it for.…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
What was the most stressful component of your build?

When we bought the land, 970m2 block in Pakenham we asked the developer to change the crossover from the left side to the right side of the property. They did…

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Owner/builder insurance suppliers

We also used FD Beck for construction insurance. There is a list on the building Commission website of brokers.
http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/ww ... ntSiteID=1
Hope this helps.

12 years12 yearsBrett854Brett854 posted:
Construction stages

Thanks Bashworth, that is just what i was looking for.

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