Author of 594 guides · Queensland Australia
Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with 26 years in residential construction, a Bachelor of Construction Management a Cert IV in Waterproofing & Builders license.
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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.
Post 31: Fences, Footings and a Dewatering Reality Check
Why our engineer designed the boundary fence footing, and why dewatering must run until the ground floor slab adds enough weight to hold the basement down.
Post 30: Sheet Piling Done Right: Vibration, Pre-Drilling and Neighbours
What we learned: pre-drilling beside shallow fence footings, real vibration readings against DIN 4150-3, a $300,000 saving over secant piles, and latent conditions in your contract.
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