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Jacq_n_Paul

Kellyville Ridge, NSW
Joined 2 November 2008
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15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Many problems with Clarendon

We had our inspection about 2-3 weeks ago and there were about 20 items listed. They have fixed most of them and are ready to hand over our keys. But…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Many problems with Clarendon

Hi behw,
I thought I'd write to see how your independent inspection went?
Did the brickwork come up in their report?
Do you think it was worth getting an inspection? We got one…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Does your mortar line up vertically??

Thanks everyone for taking the time to add your comments.
I will keep you all posted as to the outcome (we will probably find out next week).
Thanks again

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Does your mortar line up vertically??

Zeke - I think your right in that they have cut a brick short on the bottom story of the house but not continued this on the top level of…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Does your mortar line up vertically??

You make complete sense donuts. You may be right, they have cut a few bricks to a smaller size which could as a result of the window. But I'm not…

Does your mortar line up vertically??
15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Many problems with Clarendon

Thanks guys for posting examples. I'm not sure if I'd want this to my whole house. I like how you both have it broken up with a combination of different…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Many problems with Clarendon

Hi behw
Can you confirm if a Moroka finish is like cement render? or is it more like the bagged look?
The reason I ask is that, we are experiencing similar issues…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Does your mortar line up vertically??

Hi All,
My hubby and I are currently discussing our bricking job with our builder as there are parts of our house where the brick motar does not line up together,…

Does your mortar line up vertically??
15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Did you get an independent inspection?

Hi all
I'm two weeks off getting my keys and am considering getting an independent inspector to come and take a look over the place before making the final payment.
Do…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Kitchen Question

Thanks borg and taffy
I'll measure our island bench to see how long it is. I think it may be longer than 2.4 meters, as its pretty big.
Thanks again and have…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Kitchen Question

Hi all,
Our kitchen has just been installed and when I went to peak through the windows last night to check the progress I saw something that I wasn't happy with.
We…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
struggling with Clarendon... are they for real?

I'm not good with abbreviations - what does OT, stand for?
I see your point about those companies, however we are still more comfortable with a bigger company, it gave us…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
struggling with Clarendon... are they for real?

Hi all,
Thought I'd add my 2 cents to this thread. I to am building with Clarendon and can agree with the office based customer service was not one of their…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Home Building Blogs

Could you kindly add our blog to the list?
We are building the Terrigal with Clarendon.

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Many problems with Clarendon

Hi behw,
I to am building with Clarendon at Kellyville Ridge (right outside the ponds) and have experienced similar problems to you.
We had some chipped bricks and asked that they fix…

15 years15 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

Hi Behw.
Our issue was fixed. We asked our site supervisor to fix the bricks and after some hesitation they were replaced. Its really important that you stick to your guns.
We…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
When can we put up a fence???

Thanks for the links guys. I'm going to search the NSW site right now.

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
When can we put up a fence???

Thanks for the tips guys, I didn't expect responses so quickly.
We definietly won't do anything until we speak to the neighbours. I wouldn't like it if they put one up…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
When can we put up a fence???

Does anyone know when you are able to put up your own fence?? Our house is a few months off completion, but the blocks next to us have just started…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

Great news!! We spoke to our SS and the brickies are going to come back and fix the bricks and motar.
Thanks again everyone for your help. It is really…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

Hi Charlie & Sammy
Thanks for your help.
Sammy - the suggestion of contacting our PCA is a great one. We are going to give them a call today and have them…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

I love the look of your house!! I've don't think I've seen a Balmain before.
Where abouts are you building?

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

Hi Maxie,
That's no good! Did you guys get an independent inspection??
If Clarendon claim that the bricks we chose chip easily, I'll argue that this was not outlined to us when…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

Hi Dakis
Thanks for your help. I was consildering getting an independent inspection and now think it is even more vital.
I definately won't give up on it, I'll just keep…

16 years16 yearsJacq_n_PaulJacq_n_Paul posted:
Chipped Bricks - will they be fixed????

Hi All,
This is my very first post and I am hoping it will provide a sense of comfort.
My husband and I are building a Clarendon home (Terrigal design) in Kellyville…

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