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15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?

Smeagol,
if your friends builder was any good they should have applied mains pressure to the pipes way before the house was lined and tiled so leaks can be seen.
If the…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Heat Pump Water Heater

My parents have one. My father is a gold licenced builder and it was against his better judgement to use one but he needed the green points to get his…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?

Slab by far and away the better option - I agree wholheartedly with the drumming comment as well - timber is noisy
Don't forget you could go with a suspended concrete…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Building in Double Brick

Now that's funny!!!

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Building inspection issue

Who did your inspection council or private.....I'm guessing private from the way you have written.
Has your house been issued with a council compliance certificate - there called different things??? That…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Square set cornices

I agree the answer is no.
You have to remember volume home bullders cut costs everywhere and some of them screw the bejesus out of their tradies so they end up…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Building in Double Brick

T&V thanks for your comments.
Reason why I want to put a frame inside is firstly if there was any moisture transfer between the inner and outer course it will also…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Limitations of renovating and asbestos

I would have liked to have seen a mention of it in my building report but in fairness it depends on what sort of report you've asked for.
The people you…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Limitations of renovating and asbestos

Karol,
just replied to your message re the lino now this......have you done something bad in a previous life????
The asbestos wont limit you as such with what you can do but…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
How to get glued on lino off floorboards?

Hi Karol,
yuk, what a job!!
I've done it myself very recently and used a heat gun and shovel.
A blow torch can also be used - don't be too worried about…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Is anyone building the Clarendon Springwood?

What is the name of the house - "the Clarendon"?

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Moroka finish / Rendering costs?

The render probably wont be more expensive post construction but messy it is so negotiate with your flowers!!!
Beware though render/bagging it all cracks and patching render is not a DIY…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Building in Double Brick

Casa2,
firstly thanks for your comments and I understand your points.
In terms of asthetics though face brick on the exterior I think is a bit dated. Maybe in time you will…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Alkira Homes

Dear themax,
I know some of your neighbours down there - I'm not sure its so much of a visa thats required as opposed to a change in religion!!!
PS I will…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Alkira Homes

Hi Bel,
a Sydney sider yes but no not the shire! .....the other side of the city northern beaches.
I know themax through my old employer.
JB

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Building in Double Brick

No, the house I sold was in Sydney.......thanks for your comments.
Rgds

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Building in Double Brick

I'm confused...................
Double brick is typically associated with being a more solid structure over brick veneer and that translates loosely to me as "better".....but is that right?
I recently sold a brick…

15 years15 yearsJBJB posted:
Alkira Homes

Thanks for asking the question re Alkira homes for me but I've now mastered registration :D .
Just a question/point regarding your plans and…

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