Mystery - new house, toilet won't flush
Agreed - it can be disappointing when you build hope, reading a thread where someone has the same issue, and then it abruptly ends (like someone's ripped the last 30…
Mystery - new house, toilet won't flush
Right. So the plumber came back out again today WITH Tunnel Vision. This time, they found a clump of cement. Not quite rivalling my work colleague's half-brick, but at least…
Mystery - new house, toilet won't flush
...plumber would have noticed if there was backing up on the sewer side of the reflux valve when they replaced it.
Mystery - new house, toilet won't flush
I haven't reviewed the DVD yet (I work crazy hours). They would have gone full length (only 3m to valve and elbow). Doubt they checked vent - where is it?…
Mystery - new house, toilet won't flush
Well, the toilet "flushes" (cistern empties), but it takes 3 minutes to slowly drain.
After moving into our brand new house only a month ago, I didn't want to waste time…
Dimmable push-button switches and multi-way switching
Thanks. Will check them out too. Have since determined which componentry in the HPM range will work with the dimmable LEDs we plan to install. At the end of the…
Dimmable push-button switches and multi-way switching
Are they in 2-way or 3-way circuits switched circuits?
Dimmable push-button switches and multi-way switching
We're only a matter of weeks away from getting the keys to our new house. Finalising our lighting selection and will be getting quotes from a couple of sparkies. We've…
Aveling build
Hey, I'm looking at your "to do as soon as we move in" list. I'm doing something similar, but we're thinking late April handover (with Aveling too).
If you're aiming for…
Help with colour schemes please
We had decided on Vitesse (one-colour), but just ahead of prestart informed we may require a second colour due to a restrictive covenant. So we're heading down the same path…
Our Half Acre Heaven- patience finally rewarded!!
Sorry, 5) gutters/downpipes. If they're painted zincalume you can get it in any colour and choose something inconspicuous. We've pretty much made our minds up on most things now, but…
Our Half Acre Heaven- patience finally rewarded!!
Hey there! Stumbled on your thread looking up Surfmist roof, and a few other things here interested me too:
1) I'm unsure about Surfmist, but my wife lives it. For me…
Our bank needs a quote for getting the crossover done...
Have a chat with the estate sales rep. There could be an opportunity to more competitive pricing if one company gets a foot in with the development and can do…
Neighbour's tin roof causing glare
I'm trying to rule out Surfmist for the same reason. It will settle, but in the meantime glare is immense. Which way is the house facing? I'm wondering whether north…
Fifty shades of grey...
Are you doing an acrylic render (acratex or unitex), or cement render? The cheaper cement render really wanes in colour and, often, ends up in spider cracking. Strongly suggest finding…
Taylor Private Estate - Caversham, WA
Howdy neighbour! We're also in Taylor stage 2, awaiting titles. First anticipated dates were May/June, but through a series if events it's looking like late Nov / early Dec. Has…