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Joined 10 February 2021
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1 year1 yearkennyckennyc posted:
Chip in brick

Thanks, yes I have kept the bricks.
I'm not a handyman by any stretch of the imagination, lol.
But if that's a way to fix the brick then I'll just…

1 year1 yearkennyckennyc posted:
Chip in brick

Hi all,
So I noticed that one brick next to the master bedroom window has a chip in the corner of the brick. I showed my SS and his response was…

Chip in brick
1 year1 yearkennyckennyc posted:
Door on WIL (Walk in Linen)

I have a WIL in the laundry with no door (it's kinda tucked away with a bulkhead) and also a Linen robe with sliding doors in the hallway

1 year1 yearkennyckennyc posted:
Hot Water - Distance to shower

I'm in the same situation. My electric hot water system with solar boost is on the other side of the house to where my ensuite is, about 30m away.
I never…

1 year1 yearkennyckennyc posted:
A reminder of why you never take handover….

Can this even be done with many builders?
In my contract it states that if I don't pay the builder within 10 days of being handed the progress payment then…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
Garage size questions

My garage is 7 wide X 6.5 deep. I saw how small they make double garages these days and it was the first thing I modified and made bigger

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2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
Exposed Slab Edge

I had a similar issue where the slab edges came out past the brickwork. It was noted from my private inspector to be rectified.
My builder jackhammered the overhanging concrete…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
PCI to Handover. How long?

Have you asked the builder what the hold up is?

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

12-07-2022 | Cabinetry Installed
Kitchen has been installed along with bathroom and laundry cabinets

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
25 grand grant

Can you go back to the builder and get them to write another letter to prove your commencement date started within the time limit?
That's probably your only option I would…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
25 grand grant

Yeah I would fight it. Slab pour is not the requirement, it's when construction actually started IE breaking ground. So when did they do your site level? Was it within…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
25 grand grant

Why was it rejected?
When did you sign the contract and when did they break ground and when was the slab pour done?
As long as it's in the timeframe stated…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

They approved it. We started within the 18 months.

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

I did mention that to my SS when I met him onsite.
He said that the eves will be done shortly and he'll make sure the temp downpipes are connected again.
Other…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

Hey AlexB yeah, I got the $25k grant. Was stressing with all the delays but got there in the end

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

06-07-2022 | Insulation, plasterboards and bricks finished

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

He just said that that is what he was told by his insulation supplier. I don't know who the supplier is but will ask next time I speak to him.…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

Hey Kippers01, he told me that at the completion of my house I will receive a certificate from their supplier stating wheat batts…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

So apparently the insulation supplier got back to my SS and he was advised there was a mix up with the labelling of some of the R5.0 batts and they…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

It's all good, I just spoke to my SS and flat out mentioned I was there. He didn't raise any issues with it.
But yeah, he's gonna look into it…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

Yes, I know. But then he'll know I was on site without approval. But yeah. I should mention it

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

24-06-2022 | Insulation installation started
The installation of my insulation started, but I'm a bit concerned as I'm meant to have R5 batts for the ceiling, R2.5 batts for external…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

24-06-2022 | Plasterboard arrived

My building progress
2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

20-06-2022 | Bricklayer started
Bricklayer has started, brickwork look good, but I'm disappointed at my mortar colour selection. The mortar colour is "natural" and I think it's the standard choice. It…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
Recommendation for builders in Clyde North

Try SJD Homes

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
Variation Payment

For my builder, the variation costs go the builder. I pay it during the progress payments

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

Hey AlexB
Thanks, yeah the bricks look good in person. It's funny though, the sample at the colour selection looked darker. But I actually…

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

18-05-2022 | Bricks arrived
The bricks I selected are Austral Bricks "Truffle"

2 years2 yearskennyckennyc posted:
My building progress

17-05-2022 | Rough-ins completed (electrical and power) and heating/cooling duct work completed (18kw Daikin 3 Phase)
Insulation has arrived as well,
R5.0 Batts to ceilings
R2.5 Batts to External walls
R2 Batts to…

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