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3 m3 mPulsePulse posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

good luck Simeon, good guys like you don’t deserve this

24 h24 hPulsePulse posted:
Soundproofing between floors in wooden house

For footsteps the resilient mounts are needed or you float a new floor upstairs. The height is the real issue it seems.

3 d3 dPulsePulse posted:
Opinion about Ceiling Moisture

most likely missing insulation, i bought the same camera

18 d18 dPulsePulse posted:
Window infill/ rendering over different substrates

yep you need a joint, foam is easiest, will look fine once rendered with a joint.

20 d20 dPulsePulse posted:
Plumbing variation

just tell him you want to pay him but need an itemised account, if not provided pay him what was quoted plus what done extra.
You deserve to understand why…

30 d30 dPulsePulse posted:
We need Structural Engineers' advice on Driveway Barrier

I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans.
I only have part of your plans, but you seem to have a 850mm drop…

1 month1 monthPulsePulse posted:
Please explain - engineers?

I- joists strength is in the top and bottom chords, the OSB web just keeps them apart. If you are worried add an extra ply face fixed to the side…

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1 month1 monthPulsePulse posted:
Hallway arch - hoping to make less ugly

at most it will have a short lintel which could be moved up just below the ceiling or even above. Above means you need to patch the cornice and might…

1 month1 monthPulsePulse posted:
Warped/damaged roof truss?

This is not a truss roof but has been built on site from hardwood. Photos don’t show much. Problems here shouldn’t worry you as much as under the house or…

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2 months2 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Renovating new home - Asbestos question

yep not asbestos

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2 months2 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Deck joist, bearer and posts

Just use stirrups in a blob of concrete, cheap and easy way to add a few stumps.
Been there when I owner built first time, specced timber at the limit with…

2 months2 monthsPulsePulse posted:
XPS under tiles

looks experimental to me, reinforced screed would be a better option or even better insulate between ground and structural slab. I would not put granite over that, underfoot will sound…

2 months2 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Best way to attach perspex to an aluminium fence

probably just aluminium angle, riveted or screwed, just make sure there are no footholds for compliance reasons

2 months2 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Zero Lot Issue & Need Idea

If you want access just move your wall off their boundary, unless you have an easement on their property

2 months2 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Deck joist, bearer and posts

yes you can but there will be some bounce felt. For a more solid experience put an extra bearer in.

3 months3 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Construction tolerance

Is the fence on the same line as the old one? what is it made of and what was the old fence. I know this would annoy me too but…

3 months3 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Black Main Entrance Door in North East-Facing House

The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat

3 months3 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Strange noise in the walls

Everything expands and contracts, the fault is with the builder not the window manufacturer. Not allowing for it causes the noise . You could shade the windows externally and see…

3 months3 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Newly Installed Aircon Not Sitting Flush with the Wall

The unit normally clips into a metal plate screwed to the wall, either plate is not flush, or unit not hooked in and could be hanging from the pipes partly,…

3 months3 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Sewer pipes under slab

I’m not an expert but your plumber needs to be on the ball. Reactive sites need articulated joints in the pipe and extra lagging when they go through the beams…

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Class 3 rooming house Occupancy Permit Problem

Hi Karen, I’m not sure council can overrule the NCC limit as this relates to building safety. I’m also surprised that you can do this as an owner builder as…

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Kitchen Quote - What should be included?

Yes, drawers are normally built to fit into 600mm deep cupboards. If you want custom it will cost extra. You asked for extra deep benchtops not extra deep cupboards and…

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Bench top chipped

just 2 small chips like that , young kids

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Bench top chipped

repair is fine, you’ll have a few more chips on it like that in a year

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Builder used the wrong concrete mix

Get some water on the slab if you optimise the curing you will get a stronger slab, also what the others said…

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
My builder made the wrong height door, what should I do next

I’d just accept the 2400mm door, it is already huge and probably saved you some money. Mistakes happen, you can’t expect the builder to measure off the plan, the mistake…

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4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Exterior tile efflorescence

not sure about best path forward, epoxy will be waterproof except external tiles will have hairline cracks at the joint due to large temperature variations and large format tiles with…

4 months4 monthsPulsePulse posted:
Exterior tile efflorescence

Epoxy can be used anywhere, like pools etc. I imagine the efflorescence appearance is worse with some darker tile colours or some glues might have more free salts. I’d get…

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