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SteveD

Joondalup, WA
Joined 11 May 2014
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9 years9 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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....

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
Beacon Lighting App

I wonder how long until Masters or Bunnings copy it...

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
Design ideas for my foyer

Nice foyer though, love to see the rest of the house.

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
Asking builders tradies to do extra work.

Tiler, Jason Taylor, Exquisite Tiling, the best I know, does awesome work.

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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,…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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...

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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...

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
Help with roof design

I work with roof designs all day, every day. I am very impressed stewie, well done...

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
The "SMALL SPACE BIG BUILD PROJECT", follow our journey.

Best of luck, I look forward to seeing the transformation.

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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.

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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,…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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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10 years10 yearsSteveDSteveD posted:
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…

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