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…
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…
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…
Hang 10kg mirror on dry wall.
doesnt matter. we know what was being refered to. So...
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…
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…
Million dollar home in Perth
if you call those builders and ask them, they will give you a range based on finish
Site costs
Henley should give you some indication of site costs. Too many variable to give you any reasonable accuracy
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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…
Crooked wall or cornice?
same thing. Not the plasterers job to fix the plumbness of the frame is what i was getting at
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…
900MM Cooktop over a 600MM built in oven
it will look wierd. Just get the 900 oven
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gap between fence and retaining wall - unsafe space
Put some potted plants. Maybe raise the pots up on some bricks etc