Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with more than 24 years of experience in residential construction with a bachelors degree in Construction Management + Cert 4 in Waterproofing + WHS Officer
Dealing with Efflorescence: How to Prevent and Treat It on Your Concrete and Brick Surfaces
Efflorescence, the white powdery substance on concrete and brick surfaces, can be a homeowner's nightmare. Caused by water seeping through and evaporating, it's not just unsightly but can indicate deeper issues. Dive into understanding its causes, prevention, and effective treatments.
Understanding Concrete Crazing: What Home Owners Need to Know
Despite the durability of concrete, it's common to notice small cracks or patterns on its surface over time. In this post, we'll dive into what causes concrete crazing and how home owners can identify, prevent and fix this issue before it becomes a bigger problem.
What is defective building work in residential house construction?
The QBCC Act describes defective building work to include work that is faulty or unsatisfactory.
Hello there, I'm Anthony Painter
Home builders are not very good at communicating with their clients. This leads to frustration, high emotions & tension during the building process. I started Constructor to try and empower you with information to help make building your first home a less scary & frustrating experience.
C15: Your Ultimate Painting Inspection Checklist (from design to execution)
You don't need to be a painter to ensure a top finish on your new home. In this post we walk you through our painting checklist to help you oversee your builder's painting work, protect your investment, and ensure a best result.
C14 Checklist: The Homeowner’s Guide to Ceramic Tile Design & Installation
Planning ceramic tiling in your new home? The C14 Ceramic Tile Design & Installation Checklist is your step-by-step guide to getting it right the first time. From material selection to installation quality checks, we break it down so you can protect your investment and avoid costly rework.
C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!
The fixing stage is when plasterboard, cornices, joinery and tiling lock your home’s interior in place. I’ll walk you through the C12 Fixing Stage Checklist that helps you inspect gyprock, joinery, eaves, and tiling to avoid future issues.
