Splashers posted:Help Please? Building, bathroom potential defects & no HBCF
All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state.
Splashers posted:Plumbing variation
Not sure how much the job was worth but you need to provide contracts if doing works over certain values by law. in NSW any works above $5000 requires a…
Splashers posted:Fall in Shower Floor
Falls to Bathrooms
1:100 on the outside of shower araes
1:60 - 1:80 inside of shower areas
These standards are for a max size floor tile 300x300 which is the standard for…
Splashers posted:Builder has set mediation with Master Builders GC. Any tips
Never personally been through the process but they will look at factual evidence not just conversations. You will need to have all emails, txt messages, dates, certain milestones (earthworks, slab…
Splashers posted:Grout tile around spigot?
This is the way its generally completed, tiler will not grout around spigot as any movement on spigot will just crack the grout. This should be finished with an external…
Splashers posted:Toilet roll holder placement
To my knowledge there is no code to placement of items like toilet roll holders, towel rails etc in residential but definetly are measurements and specs for age & disability…
Splashers posted:Variation Quote from Inclusion Allowance
The quote variation will be the $20 as both the Allowance & the Upgrade price are most likely Retail prices. The allowance price will not be a trade price.
Splashers posted:Floor plan feedback please 🙏
The Laundry seems a fair hike away from the backyard area, or are you intending to use dryer only or exit through garage ?
The Laundry at the front is very…
Splashers posted:Metricon sending legal threats to members of Facebook page
I know 3 top builders who have staff employed just to troll the internet and social media sites to eliminate the bad reviews or comments. They will use legal help…
Splashers posted:Kitchen Gas cooktop Australian Standards with Glass window
The 200mm rule has been around for ages with gas cooktops but it refers to combustable materials. Tiles and Glass splashbacks are classed as non combustable, however caesarstone is a…
Splashers posted:excessive moisture read on wall behind shower
Regrouting will improve looks to the tiled wall but grout itself is a pourus product not a sealer. The waterproofing you are talking about is probably just resilicone the shower…
Splashers posted:New build gap between window and brick
Your looking at a partially done install, many things need to be done before its completed. The build is at very early stage and will be finished properly when the…
Splashers posted:Feb 2022 - Is there shortage of bricklayer in NSW currently?
The issue with Tradies on New Builds are many depending on the Builders choices of Subbies or Rates.
Since the pandemic a lot of overseas workers left and went home in…
Splashers posted:Screed over toilet waste opening
Ummm I wouldnt let him back if he screeded over it, prob doesnt have much experience
Splashers posted:Bathroom tiles - good or not?
Once tiles installed there will be no way of rectifying it without removing and retiling the areas. The tile trim on edges is set in when tiling as its glued…
Splashers posted:To pack, or not to pack.
Packing to straighten or level things up is common building practice, nothings perfectly straight or even in thickness. The beam will more than likely be straight its probably the timber…
Splashers posted:Bathroom tiles - good or not?
The first photos show that its probably not the tilers works it may started back with the framework not being level, than plasterers following out of level walls as well…
Splashers posted:TILING ISSUE - floor and wall tile grout line far apart
This is standard tiling setouts, Floor Setouts are done to the drain and PC items as the walls are done to fixtures, niches and windows.
If you require Line Matching tile…
Splashers posted:Anyone built with Croft land homes?
Hey Teeze,
I dont think they will answer as they have just joined yeaterday just to post on this particular subject. Click on the posters name and you will see they…
Splashers posted:3mm Grout line & which tile for my main floor
There should be no difference in price between laying with 1.5mm or 3mm its just the size of the spacer.
The real question is are the Tiles chosen Porcelain Rectified Tiles…
Splashers posted:What is going on with this tile grout (or tiles)?
Efflorescence is what is happening, there must be something reacting causing the salts to come to surface of grout and bleeding out.
Splashers posted:splashback tile lippage
The tiler should have advised that the wall is not straight prior to start and gave you the option to proceed or leave it with you to rectify the wall…
Splashers posted:Screeding question
Thats a lot of screeding, reverse the truck up for that amount not bags
Splashers posted:Non Compliant glass splash backs
The only thing you need to avoid is having a large saucepan or pot resting against the glass while cooking. The flame runs under the pan and will damage the…
Splashers posted:Neighbours bolted fence to my wall during construction
The blockoff fence looks just like a quick fix to maybe stop animals from escaping. It is not a good permanent fence. The best way is to knock on the…
Splashers posted:Defect in Caesarstone
Firstly look under your benchtop inside your cabinet or dishwasher area to see if it is Caesar Stone (some companies swap stone for other brands), it should have black roller…
Splashers posted:Clarendon help please (Boston 28)
Kitchen: I would look at swapping fridge to the end next to hallway wall as its the most used appliance in the kitchen and make sure wall depth is 700mm…
