SejaeD posted:Can home owner move into property without paying final invoi
In NSW you would need an occupation certificate, so essentially you could be removed without one and the obviously the builder could sue you for the money.
but if you decide…
SejaeD posted:Insulation for subfloor in unenclosed steel framed house
Do some research on how they do it across the ditch. I personally feel that their building standards are a lot better than ours.
They build a lot of timber homes…
SejaeD posted:Match tile and carpet height difference
I would use an Ardit floor leveller for your carpeted areas ( you can buy it from bunnings and youtube it)
SejaeD posted:Price for plumbing.
Internal rough ins $6-7k, fitoff $5k, externals $12-15k ( but that's sydney)
good luck
SejaeD posted:Scyon flooring in bathrooms or particle board?
no doubt you will also need to screed over the scyon to get the height correct
SejaeD posted:Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it
I actually build apartments for a living so I am fully aware of some of the issues in the industry.
Unfortunately I have to agree with about 80% of what the…
SejaeD posted:Newport Primeline vs Scyon Linea & Dulux Tranquil Retreat
They are all good products but have you also check out the following:
1. Weathertex Primelock
2. BCG Nuline -
SejaeD posted:2nd floor additon in Sydney's lower north shore
I live if the exact part of the world that you have described and I have two friends who have done what you described. One at middle cove who spend…
SejaeD posted:Building will th Wisdom Homes
funny you should say that, the two companies that seem to have the best reviews are Hall & hart and Betterbuilt.
Having said that, I would never ever use a volume…
SejaeD posted:Sliding / Stacker door installation - Standard?
What they can do without cutting the slab is to install the door over the step down and set it so the bottom is flush with height of your finished…
SejaeD posted:Builder demands $201,118 for non compliant defective work
its actually 19.5m, we have a 34m wide frontage
SejaeD posted:Builder demands $201,118 for non compliant defective work
Cag57
Thanks for asking 
Its finally going really well.
It has taken ages to fix most of the defects ( we are about 80-90% there), but…
SejaeD posted:Builder Illegally Using and Damaging Property
H20 & Dharma
maybe I wasn't clear enough in my description of what happened to me and how my lesson can help in this case.
RMS were widening Schofields road and installing…
SejaeD posted:Builder demands $201,118 for non compliant defective work
Hey Zorro6,
Thanks for your contributions to this thread. You sound quite passionate, however with due respect i don't think you fully appreciate how badly the average consumer is being ripped…
SejaeD posted:Builder demands $201,118 for non compliant defective work
Hi everyone,
H1 user Lilliana has started a change.org petition calling for a royal commission into the building industry. Would be great if everyone could help buy signing it which is…
SejaeD posted:Hebel Or Bricks
Alex
The lovely lady has been posting in other threads that she doesnt feel comfortable posting anymore because everytime she did you would tell her she is wrong. You were even…
SejaeD posted:Builder Illegally Using and Damaging Property
Alex
You are simply not allowed to transport soil from one site to another site without having it validated first. This involves having it tested in a laboratory to determine whether…
SejaeD posted:Hebel Or Bricks
Awesome to see Alex's mum has joined the forum to defend him
When he comes out of the basement for dinner, can you please tell him…
SejaeD posted:Hebel Or Bricks
youre right, but with hebel you will put a 10mm coating of acrylic render over it which is super tough.
If you use a Rockcote colour in the render you should…
SejaeD posted:Shelf in shower
Lol a builder scam. I am sort of in the industry which is why I find it funny to see tricky ways builders try to extract more money, such as…
SejaeD posted:Builder demands $201,118 for non compliant defective work
Marcs,
I was thinking about you on the weekend as I need to speak with you, but I cant post publicly. Will PM you
Something happened that's very troubling.
cheers
S
SejaeD posted:Shelf in shower
why were you getting charged extra? its the same amount of tiles and material etc a tiny bit of extra labour to cut the tiles to fit
strange
SejaeD posted:Hebel Or Bricks
the issue is, that you dont need a licence to install panels so there are a lot of cowboys. Having said that I have a very good installer, so if…
SejaeD posted:Hebel Or Bricks
The 75mm hebel panels are great. We use them on our apartments. The issue you have is finding a reputable installer
SejaeD posted:Builder Illegally Using and Damaging Property
Alex
I wouldnt have advised that if I didnt have direct experience. Mate I am not speculating like you. So sometimes maybe appreciate that others know what they are talking about
cheers
SejaeD posted:Need advice re: Marque Property Group
let me know if you need a lawyer, been getting a lot of experience lately dealing with unethical builders
SejaeD posted:Is my potential double garage build too small?
Very tight garage, especially if you want to open your doors and get out!
I agree that 6 x 6 should be a minimum otherwise there wont be any room to…
SejaeD posted:Builder Illegally Using and Damaging Property
unfortunately whilst a good idea, I dont believe the police will do anything useful. As per some other posts I made in a different thread here we had a very…
