Render and Termite Barrier
Thanks for that! If the barrier line below the weepholes can be covered what is it actually meant to do?
Render and Termite Barrier
This was taken in low light, but you can see the weep holes, the termite barrier was sitting beneath them but has not been left exposed.
Render and Termite Barrier
The termite installers haven't been helpful for other things which is why I haven't contacted them yet nor intend on extending my warranty with them.
I suspect they'd just say the…
Render and Termite Barrier
Hey guys!
I've moved into my new home about 8 months ago and have recently gotten the facade rendered along with the patio in the back. I noticed the renderer actually…
Cement Rendering over Termite Barrier
Hey guys!
Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I've moved into my new home about 8 months ago and have recently gotten the facade rendered along with the patio…
MDF Bulkhead Question
Hi Arcadelt, what do you mean by swelling? In your opinion, is it worthwhile having the MDF bulkhead installed now as the house is near to completion?
What are the benefits…
MDF Bulkhead Question
Hi,
Thanks for that. My build definitely doesn't have this but it is part of my contract. Is this something that could be added after completion? Or is it too late…
MDF Bulkhead Question
Hey guys,
I have a question around MDF Bulkheads and what they actually are, I'm assuming MDF bulkhead is the space between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling, is…
Front Cladding Nails Sticking Out
Is there anything that can be done about it now?
It looks like the cladding has just been nailed in manually, so you can see the nail heads on the outside.
Front Cladding Nails Sticking Out
Hi Bashworth,
That's a great idea and I have actually done that for some of the internal issues of the home. However, the builder's display home features a different facade, which…
Front Cladding Nails Sticking Out
Hey guys!
Could anybody please share any front cladding photos (or even experiences) they may have? Preferably if it is vertical front cladding. Are nail heads supposed to be visible in…
Building a new house with Orbit Homes in Queensland
Also, depending on your agreement. You may be able to get some of your deposit back if you are re-considering.
I think my deposit was about 4K, but that was made…
Building a new house with Orbit Homes in Queensland
Hey Jeff,
This honestly sounds like a sales tactic. They did similar things to me in not being transparent in the pricing for regular things, and only telling me after a…
Building a new house with Orbit Homes in Queensland
Hey Jeff,
Hopefully I'm not too late to give you my advice on these guys.
Honestly, if I know now what I knew when signing my contract, I would've avoided Orbit Homes…
Process for Terminating a Contract
When I brought up my concerns with the customer service officer around not getting updates enough and feeling that the customer service I was getting from Orbit Homes could be…
Process for Terminating a Contract
Thanks Nom!
I only had a conveyancer for the land handover so far, so I don't think they'd be much help. I will look around for a reputable building inspector and…
Process for Terminating a Contract
Thanks for the responses guys. I have been asking around and was told it may be worthwhile to get an independent builder on site to check over their work. However,…
Process for Terminating a Contract
Hi all,
I'm new here so forgive me if this is in the wrong place. I'd like to get people's opinion through their own experience or if they've been in similar…