The Home Improvements Thread (2)

[Tabac]

I would say that is dirt cheap.. Almost in the "Hang on what's the catch" kind of category. Care to share the add? At that price I'm also tempted to take a gamble if they're not solely NW based.

Morning. Late reply, i was away for a week. They're NW based, saw their drill truck parked just up the road from me. Will save some Randelas and then get them to quote.

 

[Priapus]

I'm planning on re landscape and upgrading my aging backyard, specifically aiming to hiding my neighbours ugly electric fence with something like in the attached picture.

I'm not keen on wooden products, not into wasting time with maintenance.

Looking at this TPI wood

Any ideas or experiences?

I'm also looking to do the same thing. But not due to an ugly fence. Where did you find this?

Also not up for the maintenance aspect. Want to either extend the wall (Might need permission) or just add something like this for a bit more privacy.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Tiles on the roof have lifted from the wind and water seeped underneath them. The insurance company claims they don't want to replace the affected tiles as it would break the surrounding ones and water proofing is not covered.

"Following the contractor’s reinspection of the roof visible holes to the tiles were not seen. It is after a water test was done was it observed that water was seeping through the roof tiles. As per the contractor there are tiles which are slightly elevated which may have been caused by strong winds. The roof in question is showing signs of fatigue and refitting these elevated tiles should not be considered as the surrounding tiles will break.
Also noted by the contractor that because of the condition of the roof that this problem will persist going forward. A recommendation by the contractor would be to rubberize the entire affected roof span (mountain facing) to prevent future water ingress. Unfortunately, we cannot authorize this as preventative measures would be for the insured’s account.
Please note, water proofing is not covered, it is considered a maintenance matter not covered by the insurance policy." Thanks for the help, have sent pm.

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"tiles"

 

[ToxicBunny]

Tiles on the roof have lifted from the wind and water seeped underneath them. The insurance company claims they don't want to replace the affected tiles as it would break the surrounding ones and water proofing is not covered.

"Following the contractor’s reinspection of the roof visible holes to the tiles were not seen. It is after a water test was done was it observed that water was seeping through the roof tiles. As per the contractor there are tiles which are slightly elevated which may have been caused by strong winds. The roof in question is showing signs of fatigue and refitting these elevated tiles should not be considered as the surrounding tiles will break.
Also noted by the contractor that because of the condition of the roof that this problem will persist going forward. A recommendation by the contractor would be to rubberize the entire affected roof span (mountain facing) to prevent future water ingress. Unfortunately, we cannot authorize this as preventative measures would be for the insured’s account.
Please note, water proofing is not covered, it is considered a maintenance matter not covered by the insurance policy." Thanks for the help, have sent pm.

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Unfortunately I think you are SOL with your insurance company on that front, and of course now that its on record with them that the roof leaks they will have a stick to beat you with for any other water damage claims in the house.

But your best option is to try and find the source of the leaks and fix them yourself now, unless you want to redo the whole roof... If you aren't too phased about the look then membrane and waterproofing material will probably do the job at least temporarily until you can get the whole roof redone.

 

[spiff]

I'm also looking to do the same thing. But not due to an ugly fence. Where did you find this?

Also not up for the maintenance aspect. Want to either extend the wall (Might need permission) or just add something like this for a bit more privacy.

pic was from google search
tpi wood was from fb page

 

[Shella]

Tiles on the roof have lifted from the wind and water seeped underneath them. The insurance company claims they don't want to replace the affected tiles as it would break the surrounding ones and water proofing is not covered.

"Following the contractor’s reinspection of the roof visible holes to the tiles were not seen. It is after a water test was done was it observed that water was seeping through the roof tiles. As per the contractor there are tiles which are slightly elevated which may have been caused by strong winds. The roof in question is showing signs of fatigue and refitting these elevated tiles should not be considered as the surrounding tiles will break.
Also noted by the contractor that because of the condition of the roof that this problem will persist going forward. A recommendation by the contractor would be to rubberize the entire affected roof span (mountain facing) to prevent future water ingress. Unfortunately, we cannot authorize this as preventative measures would be for the insured’s account.
Please note, water proofing is not covered, it is considered a maintenance matter not covered by the insurance policy." Thanks for the help, have sent pm.

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Based on their feedback and pictures I think the insurance company is in the right.
Looks like you claiming for the roof to be repaired? I see that as more maintenance for wear and tear. Unless there was specific damage caused by one incident that you are claiming for versus regular leakage and damage from the rainy season.

 

[Lupus]

Unfortunately I think you are SOL with your insurance company on that front, and of course now that its on record with them that the roof leaks they will have a stick to beat you with for any other water damage claims in the house.

But your best option is to try and find the source of the leaks and fix them yourself now, unless you want to redo the whole roof... If you aren't too phased about the look then membrane and waterproofing material will probably do the job at least temporarily until you can get the whole roof redone.

Yup had that, the insurance paid for my ceilings damaged by heavy wind and rain last year, it was a massive storm that lifted tiles and quite a bit of water came in causing massive amounts of issues. But they also did mark it that this would be last time as the roof needs to have a specific tile.

 

[jezzad]

Tiles on the roof have lifted from the wind and water seeped underneath them. The insurance company claims they don't want to replace the affected tiles as it would break the surrounding ones and water proofing is not covered.

"Following the contractor’s reinspection of the roof visible holes to the tiles were not seen. It is after a water test was done was it observed that water was seeping through the roof tiles. As per the contractor there are tiles which are slightly elevated which may have been caused by strong winds. The roof in question is showing signs of fatigue and refitting these elevated tiles should not be considered as the surrounding tiles will break.
Also noted by the contractor that because of the condition of the roof that this problem will persist going forward. A recommendation by the contractor would be to rubberize the entire affected roof span (mountain facing) to prevent future water ingress. Unfortunately, we cannot authorize this as preventative measures would be for the insured’s account.
Please note, water proofing is not covered, it is considered a maintenance matter not covered by the insurance policy." Thanks for the help, have sent pm.

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We have similar tiles on our roof, are they difficult to get hold of?

 

[jezzad]

My back yard has under gone a bit of a renovation, we put in a French drain and some paving on the house side.

It sits in the shade pretty much all of winter and the grass really struggles to grow there in between rain and dog pee.

We tried buffalo and kikuyu grass. Buffalo was slow and not great under feet. Kikuyu thrived in summer and died in winter.

Any other suggestions on good grass for a heavily shaded spot? What about LM Berea?

 

[SAguy]

After 3 months of struggling with a contractor I finally got them to come install my side gates.
But of course... why would anything I ever have done go according to plan

Video for your enjoyment:

 

[PhireSide]

After 3 months of struggling with a contractor I finally got them to come install my side gates.
But of course... why would anything I ever have done go according to plan

Video for your enjoyment:

I'm sorry for laughing but that made me chuckle. Mostly because I know how it is to work with contractors, and I know how much rage this can instill into a person.

 

[WAslayer]

After 3 months of struggling with a contractor I finally got them to come install my side gates.
But of course... why would anything I ever have done go according to plan

Video for your enjoyment:

Was this that guy..? Or someone else..?

 

[TheBadMadMan]

"tiles"

Lol, I chuckled.

It's shingles for those that are unaware.

 

[krieg]

After 3 months of struggling with a contractor I finally got them to come install my side gates.
But of course... why would anything I ever have done go according to plan

Video for your enjoyment:

Your posts are both entertaining and sad at the same time.

 

[SAguy]

Was this that guy..? Or someone else..?

Got rid of that guy, was a nightmare. This was his subcontractor I had to get to finish the job

 

[ToxicBunny]

Aggg you can't help but laugh really...

I'm guessing it was a momentary lapse of judgement on his part and the gate wasn't attached to the wall at all at that point?

 

[WAslayer]

Lol, I chuckled.

It's shingles for those that are unaware.

It also looks like shortcuts were taken with installation.. doesn't seem right to just install shingles over the battens like that, without an additional layer..

 

[SAguy]

Your posts are both entertaining and sad at the same time.

I know hey... and it's not like I'm finding the cheapest guys I can for the work.
This time I tried someone who was very promising and was recommended.

 

[SAguy]

Aggg you can't help but laugh really...

I'm guessing it was a momentary lapse of judgement on his part and the gate wasn't attached to the wall at all at that point?

I don't think their brains were attached to their bodies at that point

 

[ElixirCoder]

Contractors…. Lol. I’ve had my lot rebuild the steps from my verandah 4 times!