kineso posted:Importing Basin Mixers from Overseas - The pitfalls??
I recently bought a mixer from Germany. Only issue was the fitting size as mentioned above. Otherwise, same product that sells for double here. Plumber had no…
kineso posted:Bamboo Flooring and Timber Flooring
PD, I would get tiles. Bamboo does and will scratch up pretty easy. I'm finding this out first hand with the brand we laid anyhow - Mosowood.
kineso posted:Is it reasonable to pay $20k for 15000 L rainwater tank?
Yep same here. But you're not going to get that type of price in the burbs.
kineso posted:Using an Ipad during the Build
Yep, what AdamG said. I used my home and work computers / 3G Ipad / dropbox / goodreader / soundpaper to manage my build and meetings.
All backed…
kineso posted:How long to get occupancy permit
Mine took less than a week. Did the final inspection pass OK?
kineso posted:Give me your opinion about my door handle. PLEASE HELP.lol
Yep it looks out of place. Why the heck did they install it there? How are they going to fill the holes so you don't see them?
kineso posted:School me on whole house water filters
Hi Guys
I need to get a whole house water filter (or do I?).
Source is tank water (concrete tank).
Who is the market leader? Anyone have some…
kineso posted:Bushfire risk assessment report
Hi Woodchip.
Yes you can, yes I did. It was very straightforward (against AS3959:1999). Things may have changed though with AS3959:2009, so it may be trickier. …
kineso posted:Laying Bamboo Flooring - During build or after?
Our bamboo was put in during the build. Exactly what you said and we didn't want the 'quad' - skirtings left off and fitted/painted afterwards. Kitchen was already…
kineso posted:Our Pool Building Experience
My wife and I have been talking about your pool non stop since I showed her the pics. We didn't want a pool at all, but seeing yours makes…
kineso posted:Kitchen mixer taps - splurge or not?
Spend your $ on the stuff that you can't or are unlikely to change like benchtops/doors. You can change a mixer anytime.
kineso posted:Urgent help - Major changes by council -what are my options?
This is referring to the build process and the builder having to spend extra $ to meet a build requirement which they will then pass onto you via a variation.…
kineso posted:What to do if your building runs late
I'll let someone else answer the C of O question definitively (cause I'm in the same boat as you) but my understanding is yes. Not sure what you are…
kineso posted:What to do if your building runs late
Hmm, what's weird is that you are talking like the house is already at practical completion. Is that the case? You should say to them you want to…
kineso posted:Building in a Bushfire prone area
We have just built in a semi rural bushfire prone area. We had to meet NSW AS3959-1999 Level 1 requirements.
The bushfire assessment (simple self assessment, done by myself)…
kineso posted:What to do if your building runs late
What did they say when you called them?
Were the things you want fixed noted in your pre handover inspection?
Don't bother going to fair trading or a lawyer.…
kineso posted:return of unsigned contracts
What the... you haven't signed anything and have not received any goods or services, so what exactly is the bill for?
kineso posted:Bamboo Flooring?
I wanted more colour choices than light and dark. So it was all about the looks for me. Ended up using mosowood.
kineso posted:Cost of higher ceilings
Doors are all standard heights and we got bricks above all the lintels but wasn't part of the 7k cost.
kineso posted:Cost of higher ceilings
Hi FMUS - We paid around 7K (I say around because we got an initial estimate based on 180m/sq house but ended up making it a bit bigger and not…
kineso posted:Copying Builders Plans - e.g. Metricon/Porter Davis
Hi Zac
If you are building a 'project' home, just bring your hand drawn sketches to your drafty and get them to start with that, wherever you may have gained inspiration.…
kineso posted:Project Home Access to Site During Build for own tradies
Nice post Miss.
Antho, I'd be very cautious about this, as your builder could blame any damage to the house on your contractors. If you are going to do this,…
kineso posted:How is interest calculated on late progress payment?
Like I said, dumb question (I suck at math). Thanks, just wanted to check i was calculating it right.
kineso posted:How is interest calculated on late progress payment?
Hi All
A really dumb question, but please set my mind at ease because the contract does not give specific info re. interest calculation. With the below information, can you…
kineso posted:Best temporary driveway option for acreage
Hmm tricky one. Like Kiwi said why can't you do the one driveway for now and the future?
Your idea of compacted soil or similar sounds sensible if…
kineso posted:different site cost quotes and good canberra builder
Hi Katie
Forget trying to compare site costs, it's impossible. Look at the total cost of the build. All builders seem to have a different definition of 'site costs'.…
kineso posted:leftover bricks
Zeropoint, they would have taken them back to the brick place and got a refund for them so technically you should have got some $ refunded.
We only have a few…
kineso posted:Septic Choice - What did you choose?
Hi Lan
Envirocycle - above ground spray dispersal
Complete install (includes excavation) - $10K
Yearly service fee - $approx 360 (4 monthly)
annual running costs - ? like an extra fridge I'm led…
kineso posted:Does a good building certifier cancel out a bad builder?
IMO the certifier is not going to do anything for you. You want a private inspector. Certifier checks major stuff against standards, whilst the inspector will do the…
