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Robbie1950

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8 years8 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
"Builders Terms"??

Hi,
I have a question for any builders who sell house and land packages.
I am a custom builder myself and am looking into getting into the volume building side of…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Smell in bathroom after it rains

Theres the possibility no trap was installed.

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Smell in bathroom after it rains

If thats the case your plumbing has been done incorrectly. There is no reason why your waste pipes in your bathroom should smell if it rains outside. I've got a…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
House setout and site levels

Yes, when the land surveyor does his survey generally he takes levels.

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

I think your the one with rocks in your head. We've had a 2 page discussion on crap and now your telling me that plaster is fine to use and…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Thanks, thats all I needed to hear.
First you were saying you can't use plasterboard and now your backtracking. I dont need to be corrected and told by you that my…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

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Gyprock Aquachek™ plasterboard is designed for use in lining the walls and ceilings of 'wet areas' of residential and commercial buildings. Gyprock Aquachek™ is machine…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Stewie. Please find me in the BCA where is says that wet area plasterboard cannot be used in a shower if it has been waterproofed? And when I say waterproofed…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Bathroom SUBfloor advice - Bearers directly on slab

Yes your right. The main thing is what ever you use as a bearer is fixed to the slab properly and your joists are in accordance with the timber framing…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Bathroom SUBfloor advice - Bearers directly on slab

No it shouldnt matter because its on a slab. Normally bearers sit on point loads (stumps, piers) but because its on a slab and now a universaly distributed load I…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
HELP PLEASE

60mm seems like a big difference in ceiling heights even if they are using battens. Essentialy this means the battens are 50mm thick? We generally use a rondo 301 batten…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Not sure which way your going here. Doesnt matter though, I think we all agree it needs to be done right the first time! :wink:

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Yes, and the tiles could be red or blue...? Does it really matter? You get my drift that whatever sheeting is on the wall needs to be replaced.

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Exactly what I said :)

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Ensuite Reno re Tiling

Surely the plaster should be replaced and then waterproofed. There is honestly no way of checking 100% once tiles have been taken off wether the existing waterproofing membrane has been…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
No tiles under stairs? Is this normal?

There cutting corners, of course it needs to be tiled. In your contract you agreed to tiles, it doesnt say anywhere 'except under the stairs'

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Reg 415 Boundary Wall Heigh excedding the average of 3m

Had exactly the same problem last year. I know in Melbourne (not sure where you are from) that the max wall height is 3.6m not 3m.
To cut a long story…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Help with 2pac advice please

About $110 sq m

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Bathroom Reno - Concrete over Wood

Not following how a slab is on top of a timber floor on a second story? I've never seen it so I can't comment.. You cannot lay tiles on timber…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Cost to paint eaves and gutters?

Not sure the exact linear meter rate but over all that seems pretty expensive considering its only one coat. Maybe best you buy a paint brush and start working

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Building a deck - question!

Actually.. yes you can, if...
You have used the appropriate bearers and joists in accordance with the timber framing manual to carry external wall loads.
There is absolutely no reason why you…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
New Home - Ceiling plaster joint lines

4mm is the tolerance for plaster joins. Unfortunatly cross light at certain times of the day doesnt help the joins from not appearing.

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Flat roof tiles and imperfections

No wonder why the building commision has a back log of complaints and disputes!

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Subdivide in Berwick?

580sqm is more then enough to build two townhouses and I highly doubt you'll have any problems with town planning. I just put two 27sq side by side townhouses on…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Help! Appreciate any advice

Before you call the commision I think its important you first determine exactly whats causing the noise and vibration first. Maybe you need to employ a private building surveyor. Once…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Boundary lines and gutter/eaves

Your 2m offset is from the wall not from your roof line.
Not quiet following what your second question is but in all cases your offsets are from the wall, not…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Do you need to install wall wrap for spray foam?

The stud wall shouldnt be touching your bricks.
Regardless of spray or not your house NEEDS to be wrapped. The sisalation paper not only works for thermal rating but as…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
Boundary lines and gutter/eaves

You have to obide by the offsets in your street. The only way You'll be allowed to build right up to the foothpath is if there was an existing structure…

11 years11 yearsRobbie1950Robbie1950 posted:
neighbour gutter on my property

That just looks ridiculous!
Best thing for you is to pay for a site survey and see exactly who has built out of there building envelope!

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