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Joined 23 February 2009
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15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
How long do builders leave the slab?

Our builder had the frame up 2 days after the slab was poured, which we were a bit concerned about as we thought they had to wait at least 2…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Bunnings @ Kirrawee have very wide range of buildn materials

Hi all
Just thought I'd share this with ppl building around South Sydney area. We were wandering around in the new Bunnings store @ Kirrawee and were surprised at just…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Building AV Jennings - Galleria 210

Hey all
Is anyone building the Galleria 210? This is one of the new designs by AVJ. We have the capri facade, which to our advantage, they mistakenly put…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Is it normal for builder to put roof tiles on before bricks?

ok , thanks guys... yeah now i don't have to worry abt our house falling over!!lol :)

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Is it normal for builder to put roof tiles on before bricks?

Hi all...our builder has put up the roof tiles, before putting up the bricks...is this normal? I have noticed with ALL the other houses that the brickwork has always…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Risks associated with living near power lines?

Risks associated with living near power lines....having them fall on top of your house!! :shock: :shock: It happened to…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Anyone able to recommend a good tiler @ reasonable price?

Hey Southies, have got ur pm this time :) Thanks so much for ur help ;) :)

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Anyone able to recommend a good tiler @ reasonable price?

Hi Southies, thanks for the recommendation!! However, i didn't receive ur pm for some reason? Just another question...would u be able to tell me what his rates are…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Anyone able to recommend a good tiler @ reasonable price?

Hi all, just want to know if anyone can recommend a good tiler in south sydney area. Im looking at tiling an area of approx 75 sqm. Any help…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Polystyrene with slab?

ok just found more info.....it strengthens and also insulates the slab :) Thanks for the info tho, markol & casa2 ;)

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Polystyrene with slab?

ok thanks :) I noticed they put black polythene down, then put the polystyrene on top, then steel mesh, before pouring the concrete. Im assuming…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Polystyrene with slab?

Hi all, can anyone please tell me what is the purpose of polystyrene in the slab?? Is it to insulate the slab or something? I've never seen this…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Slab down Monday & framing up Wednesday?!

Thanks all for the replies :) It's put my mind at ease a bit now..phew!!lol Was just worried that they weren't allowing the slab…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Slab down Monday & framing up Wednesday?!

Is it just me or is this going a bit too fast??? Builder laid the slab on Monday and today they have put up the framing. Is this normal…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Any tips/suggestions for Building a new home

Hi Super,
All our living areas are north-facing, laundry is on western side, next to kitchen. All bedrooms are south-facing except for master bedroom, which is north-facing, bcos we wanted…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Upper North Shore Building Adventure

Hi esm, do u have any pics yet? We are also using the moccasin brick and paperbark for gutter, fascia, downpipes, window frames and garage door. Only difference would…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Has anyone met their future neighbours yet?

Hi all...just had a random thought...i think I must be bored, or getting tired lol. Has anyone met their future neighbours yet? My partner has met a few…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Has anyone requested builder for another site supervisor?

Im thinking of requesting another SS from our builder, as I have discovered that our SS certificate expired last year. When we asked him for his license details, he…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Builders putting their rubbish on my empty block!VENT!

I know what u mean....we had the same problem a couple of wks ago with next door neighbours builder, accessing thru our block and leaving their rubbish AND framing on…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Site Supervisor - certificate expired!!!

Hi all, I have just found out by calling fair trading office, that the site supervisor we were allocated does not have a current certificate/license...which explains his reluctance when we…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Can a site supervisor refuse to give license details?!!

Thank you for the replies :) :) Hmmm...ok...but when we ran a check, at least 20 other names came up with their…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Can a site supervisor refuse to give license details?!!

My partner made initial contact with our allocated site supervisor today. After asking for his license details, so that we could check it on the fair trading website, he…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Bricks - mortar joints

Is there any diff to the quality of mortar for bricks, or is it purely only to achieve a look that suits the type of brick?? I'm about to…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Laminex or Formica?

Hi all
I'm trying to decide whether to use laminex of formica for my kitchen cupboard doors. My benchtops will be caesarstone, so wondering which one would look better with…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Glass brick window in bathroom?

Thanks for the pics Bev! Will speak to my builder today to see if they can put in the glass bricks :D I think…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Why is my builder refusing to pivot my front door?

lol...i was just thinkn the same thing...what is a pivot door???

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Glass brick window in bathroom?

i have seen pics of glass brick windows with a small opening window at the top. We will have a fan/exhaust in the bathroom which i think should solve that…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Glass brick window in bathroom?

Hi, just wondering if anyone has used glass bricks as a bathroom window? Im thinking of using these, as my bathroom will be at the front of the house,…

15 years15 yearsgsmgsm posted:
Flooring suggestions please for my entry, hallway, kitchen

I'm thinking timber flooring in my entry & hallway as it will be huge, approx 2.5m x 5m. Tiles to kitchen, bathrooms/laundry, meals and family areas and carpet to…

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