KnockItDown posted:Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024
I luv the smell of fresh wet concrete in the morning.
The guys did a great job. Got it done a few hours before a spinkle of rain came thru, which…
KnockItDown posted:Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024
mofflepop - We had to add 8 extra reinforced piers to the plan along the 2 main edges of the house slab in…
onlyann posted:Has builder "forgotten" to insulate some walls ?
Where can I find information about insulation completion certificate for QLD?
Jason_ posted:Has builder "forgotten" to insulate some walls ?
You can also pop out any power points to have a look inside the cavity behind them.
obiwon posted:How often do you visit your site?
I would visit weekly at least so you can take pictures, progress pictures.
Be sure to take pictures of around the house slab perimeter and in particular if there is water…
sabrelli posted:How often do you visit your site?
I visited my site once a week.
I found several mistakes which I had to advise the builder. Eg. Shower size and shape did not match plans, wrong type of balustrade…
Denali posted:How often do you visit your site?
Agree. Ive texted my SS to tell him a power point was in the wrong place or similar and he was able to sort it out before gyprock/painting ect.…
KnockItDown posted:Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024
I'll just leave this here.
SJT76 posted:Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?
A review may not result in significant changes to protect you better, but it can still be worthwhile. You need to understand your contract, and how to act to…
willhopper posted:Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?
While it's true that many building contracts might follow a similar template, there can still be nuances and clauses specific to your situation that could benefit from legal scrutiny. Having…
Ashington Homes posted:Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?
That is actually a really good succinct explanation as to why you should have a lawyer check your contract, especially the HIA one and any special conditions.
The likely hood of…
Heinz posted:Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?
Hi, I'm about to sign the building contract with a building company (Masterton.) Should I have the contract checked by a lawyer before I sign it? I presume, the contract…
yvette72 posted:Dig pool now or later?
it really depends on what access you have to the site , I would also check with council too
JohnAndTarin posted:Dig pool now or later?
well we just signed up today. we were told it was cheaper now than later whilst there is no houses, fences and hardscape done.
obiwon posted:Building over sewer pipe in Queensland
BOS isnt a big deal. Generally its just deeper bored piers down to something solid on each side of the sewer. There will also be some slab thickening as well.
As…
KnockItDown posted:Custom Build, Pool concreting pics 2/4/2024
Cheers thanks. Yep building a house has many elements and challenges along the way.
Before we bought the block we knew it wasn't going to be your typical build, and…
domwild posted:How often do you visit your site?
Builders must just love the new virus restrictions, which may stop you from site visits and which the police may enforce, but I live in WA, so I cannot comment.
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Homebuildguide-Colin posted:How often do you visit your site?
When signing either a HIA or MBA contract, be aware that you don't automatically have access to the site. The public isn't allowed on construction sites for "safety reasons". It…
