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Joined 31 October 2010
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13 years13 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Pool builders in Wollongong area

Two friends were located at Narellan and my Sister in the Sutherland shire, not sure which branch they use.

13 years13 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Pool builders in Wollongong area

I am not a pool builder, my sister and two of my friends used Narellan Pools and they were all very happy with them.
I think they only do fibreglass.
Personally if…

13 years13 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Pool builders in Wollongong area

I can recommend Narellan Pools.
I can also say, stay away from the one with an elephant in their adverts, I have dealt with them over several years(work related) and constantly…

13 years13 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Landscaper has ruined my pavers. Advice?

What is the outcome of this?
He should not of used chlorine to try and remove the mud stains, it sounds like the acid was not applied evenly, it should be…

13 years13 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Sealing Sandstone

I would not recommend sealing sandstone if there is a chance of moisture making it's way into the paver from underneath, I have seen many jobs where this has happened…

13 years13 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
A gutter too far

I have not come across a gutter guard that works in 12 years of working on roofs/houses.
They all have there failings over time.
I make money uninstalling all types of gutter…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Water dripping down the fascia

none, don't do it.
I spend my working days ripping all types of gutter guard off.
A bit of chicken wire in the neck of the down pipe does the trick.
I can…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Difference in mortar colour

hose it and see if the colour changes.

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Building a Pool

Tips-
If they quote for paving/coping, make sure this cost includes the cutting of the pavers as this can cost $1.50 per cut x 2 cuts per paver, it adds up…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
How do I remove paint from brickwork

google "peelaway"

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
2nd Driveway Crossover + Small Lot Code = FAIL!

Why would they do that, they are registered and can be parked on any public road.
I have never heard of this before.

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Concreting problem - My rights?

Can you see if reo mesh has been used?
Check the side of the slab there may be a bit of it exposed or perhaps shine a tourch into the crack.

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
New paintwork chips, flakes fairly easily

Do you have the left over sealer and paint cans?
If so post up what the names of the products, I use to be a technical adviser for a paint company…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Concreting problem - My rights?

What state are you in?
Have you paid?
How long ago was the job completed?
Does the crack go all the way through the slab?(depth)
If you move the grass/dirt/paving next to the slab…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Anyone Recommend a good roofer in Sydney

AB Roof tiling, talk with Tony.

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Verandah roof leaking near house

The black stuff would have been foam/sponge, I would be contacting the person who installed the new sheeting.

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Pergola or shadesale?

If your budget allows, consider a Vergola, water proof when you want it to be, allow the sun in or block it out.
Edit- sorry I just saw kek has mentioned…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Pergola roofing descision

It will still grow, condensation builds up over night in the internal channels, combine this with dust and grime that makes it way in there overtime and you will find…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Roofing: colorbond versus concrete tiled

You make some excellent point mozzie.
One thing with tin roofs is they do get very hot, I measure the temp on a black tin roof in Sydney's west and it…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Roofing: colorbond versus concrete tiled

I yet to see a tin roof that hasn't faded or become chalky with-in a few years.
Having said that I would never install a tiled roof.

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
House purchased that has illegal wiring

Are these problems obvious, such as, were they identified in the roof space or did gyprock need to be removed?
Get a second opinion, maybe the sparky you are currently dealing…

14 years14 yearshousewashhousewash posted:
Pergola roofing descision

The twin walled roofing is good for letting light in and keeping the heat down, compared to laserlight, but mould does grow inside the channels and it looks very shabby…

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