Covering for pergola
Forget Laserlite, its crap, cheap crap. Any other brand is better.
You will never get what you are wanting on a south facing roof. the winter sun runs north... I…
Permit Expert Needed
Yes, yes and yes
The council use a service called intramaps and this shows accurately the block dimensions and whats on it.
It is what it is....
Correcting an old spakfilla job gone wrong...
Simply cut it out and start again. You will find it much easier to re -do than to try to rectify
Anyone got a Vergola - a couple of questions
ITS A $500.00 PSQM SYSTEM. The system itself is prone to faults and leaks if not correctly installed. I personally like the look, but I am not a fan of…
Asset protection during building works
The builder is always responsible in the eyes of the council. The demolition contractor whom made the demo application to council is responsible until the demo is complete. Unless you…
What builder in Perth
Home Builders Group have a maximum size limit and when u make changes, it can get expensive. BluePrint are actually a good negotiable builder that does quality work and uses…
Beacon Lighting App
I wonder how long until Masters or Bunnings copy it...
Design ideas for my foyer
Nice foyer though, love to see the rest of the house.
Design ideas for my foyer
If it was mine, I would be adding natural timber furniture, maybe oak. Timber will definately add warmth to the entry and you can get some real nice and modern…
Carport Design Ideas??
Hi Alison,
Unfortunately council will want to see a matching design to the house roof for street-scape concerns, As the carport will be front of house, council will want it NOT…
Which carport suits this house?
At a glance, you have just under 3 metres from the eave to the boundary. Without a parapet wall on the boundary, the roof will need to be in 500mm…
Asking builders tradies to do extra work.
Tiler, Jason Taylor, Exquisite Tiling, the best I know, does awesome work.
Builders and work done not on contract - advice needed
To give a clear answer, I need to know what work was contracted, what extra was done and not on contract, age of the house and type of house, ie,…
When is a zero lot line not a zero lot line
Real good neighbour...
The building company had you sign a neighbours comments form, this is not a neighbours consent form... I hate to say this, but, you are not able to…
Perth Hills, Gidgegannup - Our Owner-build Journey
Hi, I am new to your project, but it looks great, the brickie and chippy work looks great. The design is very nice also. I will make 1 small mention…
Welcome to Paradise - Lighting Pics
All looks good so far, You have bricks, frames and a busted poo pipe. I am sure it will all be good, All the best...
Cover ideas for missing roof area
Are you planning a DIY project?
What is your budget?
I am able to assist you, just need a little more info...
Patio / Alfresco Cover ?
Hi Mike, I wasn't slagging your patio at all. I merely stated that the way it has been built is not how I would have built it. I pride myself…
Help with roof design
I work with roof designs all day, every day. I am very impressed stewie, well done...
Help with Qlder Raise in Brisbane - Newbie
Yes it will cost more in stages...
The engineering costs associated and required for council certification can be triple if its done in stages. Even the delivery fee's for goods…
The "SMALL SPACE BIG BUILD PROJECT", follow our journey.
Best of luck, I look forward to seeing the transformation.
Acrylic instead of glass for conservatory roof
You will need a uv treated acrylic otherwise it will break down rather quickly, crack and become unsafe. I build mine with a product supplied by PALRAM, it is a…
Builder’s Margin/Organising Trades Ourself?
You will always save money sourcing your own sub-contractors, every time...
The problem is finding good and reliable trades people that do good work. Building companies have the advantage here as…
Planning to build an outdoor living area?
Allow $20,000 for the pool, $6,000 for the paving, $12,000 for a nice patio extension and $7,000 for shade sails.
$50,000 should do it.
Patio / Alfresco Cover ?
and so easy to clean the gutters from inside now. u don't need to go to roof[/quote
Hahaha, patio roof falls toward the house roof....
You do need to get on…
Patio / Alfresco Cover ?
Its a shame that the house end supports didn't go through the house roof. It would have looked so much better.
Personally, I would have not built it this way,…
Downpipes Colorbond or PVC aboveground rainwater tank
Yes, use pvc downpipes and paint them.
Rainwater tanks are gravity fed and you will find the lead in pipe to the tank is always lower than the gutters on the…
Compensation from builder for delays??
Here is the truth...
Building companies, particularly the bigger one's use the council approval process to step out jobs so they can schedule them to suit their staff and contractors. The…
Sacking a renovator please advice
Your tradie is completely full of chog. ************************************. Never, ever pay before a payment is due, ever. Don't become another ripped off statistic.
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Surfmist, Windspray or Dune Roof... seeking some wisdom.
Go the Dune for the roof. The surfmist shows all the dirt and after 6 months or during a dry spell looks dirty all the time. Windspray is a nice…