Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
The blue tool is a board straightener....you'll find that the decking boards are never straight...if you want straight lines on your deck, this tool does the job easily.
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Congratz 
its looking pretty good.
You'll find that there will be tradies coming in and out of your house after hand over for at least another…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hurro? Whats been happening peeps?
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Awesome stuff Knyght
Hope it goes all smoothly for you.
2 more days till I pick up my keys lol..Been a year long journey.
I don't envy anyone that's just starting their journey,…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hey Jack..
Has your driveway and concrete apron around the house been poured?? Would love to see some photos
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Remember the HDMI debate we had a few months ago... lol..
This is classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxfLXH6qe9w
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
I'm pretty dissapointed with the shelving....will be redoing it all after hand over with some hardwood timber....
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
For those who opted for the 24port data package....this is what the 6RU cabinet looks like.
Can't see the 24 port switch.....I'm guessing you'll have to buy your own patch…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
You may think its weird, but if I put myself in PD's shoes.....you'll think differently.
Below are just my assumptions...
PD buying power would immensely improved when customers select option/s from their…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Build Time : 277 Days (Site Start -> PCI Date)
Contracted Build time: 238 days (210 days + 28 days xmas period)
Days over: 39 days
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
If all goes well with PCI...I will be in next weekend.
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Decisions decisions....anyone have anything good to say to any of these companies?
Who are you currently with?
I'm looking for a company that's fair.....none of these estimated readings and overcharging and…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
I've opted for NBN phone instead of VOIP.
From what I can see, the phone lines run directly into the NTU.
Then there's a separate Ethernet line running from NTU to your…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hmmmm I've just had a look closer at my Electrical contract.
For those who opted for 24 port data points, were you told by ARGUS rep that you need to allocate…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Nice one Sogg
Hows your build coming along?
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hey Sogg
Dont know yet, will be alot of trial and error . Will let u know how I go
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
I've been using a ASUS RT-68U for quite some time now and have no complaints.
Decided to stick with ASUS, and this is the latest generation in terms of wireless connectivity…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Home Network Sorted.
ASUS RT-AC3200
Tri-Band Wireless-AC3200 Gigabit Router
ASUS EA-AC87
5 GHz Wireless-AC 1800 Media Bridge/ Access Point
Gonna use the TPLink 24Port switch supplied by Argus for now, if it doesn't cut…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
What reward card lol....I haven't received one and doubt they would discount on an discounted item
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Dont go off the price advertised...they have specials on at the moment....
I got a King and Queen ensemble for $8500. as opposed to the retail of $11498 total.
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Bed purchased....and dang its comfy.
Gotta say....it's like a 5 star hotel grade bed
If you're shopping around for one, have a lie down on one of these.....sold the instant I laid…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Furniture shopping day
From Ridgey Didge Melbourne
Nick Scali Dining Chairs
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Pearz - will tell u once they finished the Master Ensuite.
But my BI reckons mine is not Semi Frameless.
Here's a few other things he found.
Official PCI now moved from 28th…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
I'm just bringing this to your attention now.....so if you are getting a better deal, please let us know....
If they do it for one...they should do it for all...since its…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Sogg, no...PD regional manager said that have more then one supplier for shower screens.....they can have different interpretation of what semi frameless is.
What a joke....
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hi TBH,
Definitely doesn't look like the one you have in your blog
Apologies for the pic, my BI needs to learn how to take better pics
So be aware TBH...you'll get…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Just be aware PD's interpretation of a semi frameless shower is "fully framed"
I've had a dispute with PD over this and they wont budge.
When I asked them what is…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hey Joea
I expect it to be finished the same way as displayed......not like this.
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
Hi All
If you have opted for a spa bath instead of a stand alone bath...be weary.
There's a pump and external power plug which PD will install,
I was not expecting for…
Filthyfil posted:Building a Waldorf or Marriot by Porter Davis
PD are known for their speediness in regards to invoicing.....everything else for my build has been delayed
There was a promise from PD that I would be in my new…
