parker posted:Does custom builder build cheaper home ?
Certainly dearer per sqm for us to go custom, but we also got to set the size of rooms, layout etc to match how we wanted to live rather than…
parker posted:Name that finish
Seems you were right, thanks!
The patching I've done isn't finished yet, but it will be unnoticeable I reckon.
parker posted:Warning on Flooring
Call the card company and have them reverse the charge.
parker posted:Name that finish
The 'whole area' is massive. Not going to happen 
I'll just stick with trying my best to match it.
parker posted:Separate WC versus big bathroom ?
Our council wouldn't allow a waterless toilet!
parker posted:Name that finish
That's a cool idea.... Please excuse my naivety, but which solvents would I need to test the samples with?
As a general rule, can you patch sections like I need…
parker posted:Name that finish
Can anyone help me guess what the finish is on this Cyprus pine please?
I had to replace some boards and need to try and match them up.
Pic with and without…
parker posted:Can you live in a caravan on your block during the build?
Our council doesn't allow it.
parker posted:Building Certification - during construction
We had to sign a form saying it was US that had engaged the services of the inspector our builder arranged. The inspector said it was a requirement that a…
parker posted:Misaligned bricks
http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/re ... IDE_07.pdf
I think this is it...
parker posted:Misaligned bricks
From the picture it looks like the bricks on either side of the gap are not in line.
They need to fix it. I cant lay my hands on it…
parker posted:Is this brick work acceptable ?
Yep, they do. You should see them actually specified on the plan detail.
parker posted:MY NEW AWNING - NEARLY THERE!
ooh, an R1. I have one of those as my desktop wallpaper at work... I dream.
parker posted:Carpet - responsibility between inspection and handover
At least!
That dust is so fine... I would want to see it all covered in plastic.
parker posted:No to private inspection and no references
Yeah the margin is if you decide you want him to buy a light fitting on your behalf for eg. He'll add %20.
The fact there is no consequence to him…
parker posted:PD - Telstra Connection.
I thought the Telstra tech would run it to the first outlet as part of the connection fee.
parker posted:No to private inspection and no references
If he goes over the 24 weeks, what compensation have you agreed on?
parker posted:Is this acceptable? (paint colour)
Is it just me, or does it also look very glossy, which is odd.
Not a chance I would accept that!
parker posted:Deterring progressive payment untill all faults are fixed
I think you mean defer?
parker posted:No to private inspection and no references
get his license number and you can easily search his record online.
parker posted:What bricks did you choose - Show and Tell
Be clear on what colour the sand is, not just what colour cement they are using.
parker posted:Roller Shutter price indication?
The sort of places that do these are often of the really annoying hard sell variety.
I had one in a shopping centre line up someone to give me a price…
parker posted:INTERNET ISSUES
Telstra wholesale enforce a 6 month early termination fee on all ADSL supplying ISPs, so you would be looking at a min 6 month 'contract'.
It costs them all $99 to…
