Safety recall Infinity brand electrical cable
I'm not sure if this is the right place but thought would let people know that there is a safety recall on Infinity brand (and Olsent) electrical cable used in…
Depth of storm water drainage pipes
Sorry - I assumed it was 80mm at first glance, I should measure it properly. I'm going to get plumber out to inspect it and fix it in case there…
Depth of storm water drainage pipes
we just discovered crack in PVC pipe which goes from stormwater drain (from downpipe) into soakwells - we discovered because we had a mini sinkhole where water sucked and eroded…
Expansion foam between concrete slab and retaining wall?
We have just had 10m2 concrete slab poured which will be used to have shed on it and spare space. The slab sits next to limestone retaining wall but there…
Garden edging and buffer zone ideas
We have lots of green mulch covering the garden - got it through mulch.net big gum tree - the couch grass doesn't seem to care.
Garden edging and buffer zone ideas
Our property is neighboured by two blocks which have couch grass and weeds and there is no form of edging or barrier leading our block exposed to weed grass infestation.…
Fusilade herbicide for native garden beds
I am trying to kill of couch grass which has spread rather quickly from neighbours house through native garden Im trying to establish.
I intend to use Fusilade and have…
Spongey and uneven floating floors
Update and query:
After 3 weeks of being shafted around by the installers with constant cancellations, they finally rock up completely unprepared and with no tools and then acknowledge the problem…
Spongey and uneven floating floors
I have recently had 2 rooms covered with floating engineered spotted gum flooring including our bedroom (about 40m2 in total).
I opted for floating because originally the pre-finished timber that…
Floating timber floor uneven and soft
I have just had floating engineered floors installed on new concrete last weekend. Upon walking on it once the contractors were finished, I noticed large parts of the floor felt…
Which size aggregate gentler on feet?
We are doing exposed aggregate concrete drives and paths and can't afford to hone it. We were told different information - one person said smaller stones are sharper while another…
Relocating power points on new wall - help!
I thought plaster was different to gyprock - being in WA all internal and external walls are brick with plastered walls?
Relocating power points on new wall - help!
We have just finished building a new home and on the builder's suggestion mounted a tv in the living area. The problem is the electrician put the power and aerial…
Porcelain Tiles & Good Tiler - Perth
I would appreciate PM of any great tilers as above posts.
Trying to use serviceseeking but there still seems to be real low-ball quotes thrown around, not sure if they…
Preparing new block for landscaping
Our house is at handover stage and we need to start thinking about landscaping. The site is fairly clean and mainly sand fill over fairly clay soil.
What do people…
Dishwasher plumbing
Do I need a separate water outlet for my dishwasher?
I'm looking at my building plans and while there is a dishwasher recess there is no label of any separate outlet?…
Green bricks and mortar coming off
I checked our new home today due to be completed in August.
The bottom 1-2 rows around the house are starting to appear green and it looks like mortar in places…
Rangehoods with glass?
We have a choice of either Westinghouse WRG920FSG or Chef CS910CS rangehood. The Westy has one extraction panel and then glass to the sides whereas the Chef has 3 filter…
Thickness of concrete driveway and paths
thanks... i asked a couple of contractors about what base is needed and they looked at me weirdly and said no need?
Thickness of concrete driveway and paths
I have been getting quotes for exposed aggregate for driveway and paths. Some companies are quoting 100mm reinforced for the whole lot and others are 100mm drive vs 80mm for…
Gap between double doors - new home build
I recently noticed that there is a significant gap of around 8-9mm +/- between the double doors of our new home construction. You can see through the gap and obviously…
What order do I do these jobs after new home built?
I'm a little lost as to which order I complete all the various finishings on my new home build - hoping you can help:
Tiling (living areas, entrance)
Timber (pre-finished solid -…
Porcelain Tiles & Good Tiler - Perth
Im currently looking for a good tiler....if anyone has recommendations please PM me or post here. I have got labour quotes from 44m2 to 100m2, I also not sure about…
Independent Inspector Suggestions (Perth)
Is there any clearance I need from the builder to have an independent inspection conducted through various stages of the build? I'm a bit vague about my rights to go…
Hobless showers and full height tiling question (WA)
Bit late on the reply - after numerous requests it went to drafting and they said something about needing shower screen for water proofing purposes.
They did mention we could…
Stone bench top advice please.
Originally it was 20mm with a 300mm overhang and without waterfall.
Also worried about 300mm overhang - are these prone to breaking by ppl leaning on them or kids climbing…
Can you put security screens on stacker doors?
Awesome, exactly what I was hoping to hear.
Do you guys have any indication on price ie are they more expensive than ordinary security screens for sliding doors? Prefer the…
Conduits for data points and putting a rack in the garage?
Thanks for advice so far, very helpful.
Just realised external wall cavities are insulated - does this mean I will need to put conduit there at build rather than do it…
Stone bench top advice please.
Is adding another 20mm to fascia something I can do AFTER the build?
The builder is charging total of $2500 to have a 40mm fascia and provide a small amount of…
Stone bench top advice please.
Not to highjack this thread but I'm considering 20mm with or without 40mm fascia - this fascia is costing $1900 extra!!! I am opting to get 300mm overhang (which was…