Stewie D posted:Termite protection - Pine treated sleepers
You are supposed to leave 75mm vertical clearance to the edge of concrete slabs. Take a photo and post it here.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Total sqm of house (Sydney)
Further to your comment above alexp79, in our Northern beaches council area we are allowed a 60/40 hard surface to landscaped ratio. This means roofed areas, paths, timber decks and…
Stewie D posted:Validating builder cost estimates?
A specification is a different document again. It lists room by room all the fittings etc and trade by trade what the requirements are. However, if it is a "straightforward…
Stewie D posted:Validating builder cost estimates?
Again...
"Do you have a comprehensive specification that they have been working from to " compare apples with apples"?"
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Didn't want a bulk head for supporting beam, who was respons
From your other posts it seems he is a lazy builder. Not getting a step ladder out and having a quick look up in the ceiling to see how the…
Stewie D posted:Didn't want a bulk head for supporting beam, who was respons
I've read your three posts. Did this guy give you a quote or is it a cost plus deal?. Where did you get him from?
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Validating builder cost estimates?
On a large job like that you may be well served by an estimate from a local quantity surveyor. They are up to speed with all aspects of building and…
Stewie D posted:Lilly Pilly leaves discoloured
Ask this in the landscaping section, you'll probably get more replies.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Is it ok to build a shed over an easement?
If you go onto your water authorities website, you should look for a guideline like " building over or adjacent to our assets ". They should list what you can…
Stewie D posted:Is it ok to build a shed over an easement?
You may be limited in to what you can do. With our local water authority ( Sydney water ) you would have to...
a) get a contour survey- $1,200 min
b)…
Stewie D posted:HELP! Builder won't refund deposit and dodging calls
I'd contact your solicitor pronto. Forget your relationship with him. By dodging your calls he has already burnt you and your goodwill.
A well worded letter from your legal guy may…
Stewie D posted:Home and contents insurance start
You can get most insurances pretty much instantaneously either online or over the phone. That will also depend on whether they need additional documents from you and/or the builder like…
Stewie D posted:Would you lose a bedroom to gain more living space?
How would you use that space if you did knock that wall out? Althom's idea is a good addition seeing as you don't have a dedicated home office.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Would you lose a bedroom to gain more living space?
" It is a McDonald Jones Manhattan One. Considering knocking down the wall of bedroom 4 that adjoins the kitchen/living area."
And without seeing a floorpan, we have no idea what…
Stewie D posted:Is it ok to build a shed over an easement?
Knowing which state, which council and which water utility you are talking about would be a good start.....
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Selling house without deck permit
Go onto your councils website . There should be a section that tells you what you can and cannot build without a DA. With ours you can build a timber…
Stewie D posted:Building Specifications
I'm curious as to why you went with the council for your PCA rather than a private certifier?
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Building Specifications
Yes, it is both mailed out as a hard copy or downloadable from their website ($36) as a pdf.
It is OK as a specification but it is by no means…
Stewie D posted:Building Specifications
The HIA specification is what we were directed to by our certifier as being the default document that they go by. I'm surprised your PCA hasn't listed that as one…
Stewie D posted:Neighbours slab higher than my house
All their roof water and water from hard surfaces has to be directed to the council kerb and gutter ( in our neck of the woods anyway). I doubt whether…
Stewie D posted:New house building mistakes
Have a good read of this thread. It is a good place to start as is the owner builder section.
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5823
The summary is on page 32.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Rendered extension - brick veneer or cladded
Well I retract my first post then. Clad the top and render both levels. By the time it is all painted , it will tie both levels together. I hate…
Stewie D posted:Rendered extension - brick veneer or cladded
I'm confused?
Is your extension on the ground floor or first floor???
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Rendered extension - brick veneer or cladded
If it was me, I'd opt to extend in BV so it is essentially the same type of construction, then acrylic render the lot in one go. But I am…
Stewie D posted:Corner Lot — Double Storey Setback
I'd go into the council and ask to see a town planner. They may have some suggestions. It is a pretty common type of council guideline. Ours stipulates a side…
Stewie D posted:Purchasing home, only problem is mold in the house.
" The presence of mould usually indicates water leaks or drainage problems. It’s toxic and damages natural materials. With the recent Sydney rains expect it to come alive in poorly…
Stewie D posted:Toilet Sucking Air/water
This may be of some relevance http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__dat ... valves.pdf
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Toilet Sucking Air/water
If there are multiple fittings sharing the same vent then the toilet needs to be the last connected to the vent.This simple fact is sometimes lost on some tradies. It…
Stewie D posted:Neighbours hot water solar panel
"This construction does not look safe and in any situation, it will easily fall and most likely on your site."
Pffffffft, what do you base that on???
Are you a builder,…
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