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9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Metricon - Building process and timelines?

Hi,
Make sure you hire a good building inspector who will work for you.

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Please recommend an engineer

I sent you a PM.

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
How can i find out who my engineer was insured with?

What state are you in?
PM me your Engineers details.

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

Metricon loses appeal against couple over home packed with structural issues :: :: ::

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

There should be a cost for Home Owners to attend and share information.

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9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

Hi Guys,
Inadequate Soil Reports: Melbourne’s Big Secret?
https://sourceable.net/melbournes-best-kept-secret/#

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Building with Metricon in North-east Melbourne

Even if you have render its only as good whats underneath that render.
IMO the mortar needs to be strong and well built. I was looking at the gaps within your…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Building with Metricon in North-east Melbourne

That second last photo of the brick's can you upload a bigger size photos.
I do suggest even though you have gone past the excavation stage it would be a good…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Need advise on cracked double glaze window pane

Hi,
Have a look at this.
Imported construction materials putting buildings, lives at risk: industry leaders
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-24/i ... ts/6571398

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Door Seals

Anyone?

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Certificate of occupancy

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I'll be interested to see how they fix that.
As you probably already know they should have left a 10mm gap between the window frame and the brickwork and filled…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Door Seals

Hi Guys,
Its called a Silicone Bulb Seal like this link https://www.google.com.au/search?q=sili ... umCh0o4ABh
I would like to know where you can buy this stuff other than bunnings…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Door Seals

Hi Guys,
I found out its called Silicone Bulb Seals for doors.
Now I need to find the right colour and of course the right price.
Where would one buy them at a…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Floorboard trimmings

Can you post a picture?

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Hierarchy

Great thread and lots of info.
Out of interest why are those storm pipes so high?

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Door Seals

Hi Guys,
Can anyone guide me when they build new homes I noticed the seal they use is jambed between the door jambs and come in different colours.
When can I get…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Wooden and Iron Entrance Door - Style???

If its not mentioned in the design guidelines then they really cant do much.

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Need advice on a foundation issue for a 6 year old house

^
If you ended up in court this it what Judges would look at.
Get you bank/finance company to write letter you have been declined....

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

So then the Victorian Building Authority needs to be sued, get all consumers on board with building defects, then form a class action on misrepresentation and its failure to enforce…

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

Thank you for sharing.....

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9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
My PC checklist

That is a great insight thanks for sharing.....

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Need help with cracking and movement to IP

Any luck with the problems of the cracks?

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
NBN Enclosure ... Have any one done this .

So how much is an enclosure like this?

9 years9 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Has anyone rectified slab heave successfully

HI Guys,
Latest update from the Victorian Building Authority’s website;
5 August 2015
Minimising foundation movement and damage to your house – information sheet
The VBA has released an information sheet to provide new…

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10 years10 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
NBN Enclosure ... Have any one done this .

How much is this enclosure and where are you buying it from.
I like the idea however does heat play a part in this if the NBN components get hot?

10 years10 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
My PC checklist

Can you create a basic list to add to this list StructualBMIGuy.

10 years10 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
NBN Enclosure ... Have any one done this .

Where would you like to install this?
In a garage, cupboard or somewhere else?

10 years10 yearsHandy007Handy007 posted:
Need help with cracking and movement to IP

Let us know once you have those papers.

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