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3 d3 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Tiling over slate

just pull up the slate. If you go over the top, your tiles would not have an even surface to be glued to. Im no tiler, but i can imagine…

3 d3 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

Doubtful. Everything that was listed in the report was installed as per plans and independently verified multiple times throughout the build.
While i appreciate there's some science behind the calculations…

3 d3 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
How to qualify for 6-star energy rating (pre NCC 2022)

So I have a bone to pick with the star ratings. I built a 7.2 star home about 10 years ago. It is no where near as comfortable to live…

8 d8 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

doesnt matter. we know what was being refered to. So...

8 d8 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.

firstly, this is sold to you as a floor mirror. Considder that for a moment.
If you want to still hang it, there are lots of options for hanging stuff…

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8 d8 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Does concrete foam filler need to be sealed?

There is nothing in the various codes and standards that puts this requirement on the builder to do. I think that is what you are asking.
Don't waste time trying to…

8 d8 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Million dollar home in Perth

if you call those builders and ask them, they will give you a range based on finish

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9 d9 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Site costs

Henley should give you some indication of site costs. Too many variable to give you any reasonable accuracy

21 d21 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Advice on Waterproofing brick veneer

fair question about the slope. Re soil I mean that it doesn't look like reactive clay which swells and shrinks with wetness/dryness.
If the floors in your house are relatively…

22 d22 dponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Advice on Waterproofing brick veneer

Id imagine a clear coat or some other waterproof sealer should prevent further brick spalling and you could potentially just fill it back up for another couple of decades of…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Variations on Fixed Price Contract

So AFAIk the outcomes of the BAL ratings form part of a clause that allows them to pass these costs on to you.
However the more relevant detail is how…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Metricon stylish aircon vents

retail its around double the price of a similar sized actron/dakin system from memory,
They are excellent systems though. But with how builder gouge on AC/heating, you could expect to pay…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Metricon stylish aircon vents

cant see the photos, but they may be from "air Smart" the way you describe it. Its not just vents, its an entire system. Very premium, very expensive.

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
White sand for mortar

Yellow sand can often make th eoffwhite mortar look Yellow. There are many examples of this. Its an argument the the owner often loses. Good luck

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
900MM Cooktop over a 600MM built in oven

they said they dont use oven space of a 900, so 2x 600s while solving the aesthetics issue amplifies the original problem. Realistically the 2x 600 ovens is a way…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Crooked wall or cornice?

same thing. Not the plasterers job to fix the plumbness of the frame is what i was getting at

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Crooked wall or cornice?

hence why the tolerances on plumb, straightness etc. are over 2M. It getting gradually worse over the length is not ok. Should have been checked before plaster then packed or…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
900MM Cooktop over a 600MM built in oven

it will look wierd. Just get the 900 oven

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Concrete slab

is this for a residential dwelling or a shed? If its for a dwelling, its out of tolerance and a "mistakes happen" isnt a good enough excuse to just move…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Loud popping ceiling, creaking and vibration

the popping from the roof can be loud. if youve never had a colorbond roof its quite a surprise. the rest sounds coincidental.

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Crooked wall or cornice?

put a 2m level to it and measure the gap, Usually something that is visible like that is out of tolerance. Depending on who your builder is they could just…

1 month1 monthponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Loud popping ceiling, creaking and vibration

most houses make noises. the popping coming from your colourbond roof as its expands and contracts. Can happen throughout teh day and night. the rest doesn't have enough information…

3 months3 monthsponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Land registeration

why do you sound like a bot in all your posts?

3 months3 monthsponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Property Boundaries in New Estates

before you go down that path you may also want to check if there are any covenants preventing you from storing suck thing in view of the street. High fences…

3 months3 monthsponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Property Boundaries in New Estates

You may be able to purchase it from council, but it will be market value. However, there may also be a reason that this has been retained. You may want…

3 months3 monthsponzutwoponzutwo posted:
Gap between fence and retaining wall - unsafe space

Put some potted plants. Maybe raise the pots up on some bricks etc

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