The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp

'The Resident Builder' Peter Wolfkamp- full show from Sunday 12 January 2020In this Sunday's DIY show, Peter talks with Debbie about accessing Property documents needed, such as the CCC, Building Consents, Council records, etc for the preparation to sell. Alan called in concerned that the acrylic lining in his shower cubicle appears to be separating from the aquiline. Willie sort Pete's advice on a garage that he has paid the deposit on, but is concerned about certain restrictions and regulations his local council have in place regarding new garages as such. George asked Pete if it was possible to DIY treat Radiata Pine and what Bora treatments would he recommend? Darren had a question regarding Roofing and CPC 40. Philip called the show to see if Pete had any advice on how to remedy the concrete floor issue he has in his split level home and Kevin wanted to know if he could repair the damage in his concrete drive and if so, how best do it?In the Gardening segment with Ruud Klienpaste, there was a mixed bag of calls starting with Lee, wanting to know the best way to eradicate 'Convolvulus' from her garden. Alan was hoping Ruud could help him identify what appears to be three nests on the underside of his carport roof, he describes the to look like upside-down mushrooms, could they be the beginnings of a Beehive? Robbie called in puzzled, as to why his Almond tree has never produced Almonds? and Trevor is at his wits end witnessing his lawn being uprooted by Starlings and Thrush as they borrow into it for worms and grubs...What can he do???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's show, Peter Wolfkamp talks with Allan regarding cracks in his concrete stairs and whether plaster can help prevent from cracking further. Listener Willie calls in to seek Pete's advice about his bathroom renovation and identification and removal of a tiled design, plaster board type material on the wall that he thinks could be asbestos and Dick enquires about the height of a retaining wall.Pete also speaks to Denise, who called in about a playhouse that her neighbours have built in their backyard which is way above the fence line and close to her boundary, are there regulations and rules council have in place for external structures such as outhouses.This morning's gardening segment with Ruud Kleinpaste, John calls in frustrated and asks if Ruud for advise on the right soil and feed mix for his tomato plants, Ruud talks with a caller regarding small worms in her lemons and Heather wants to know why she has a bee infestation at her property and what can she do to get rid of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's show, Peter talks with first home buyer Gabriel, who called in regarding the Code of Compliance issued for his home which he and his wife purchased off the plans. However, it's been just over a year since they moved in and Gabriel has just discovered that the bedrooms do not comply with legislation requirements.Peter also talked about council requirements of the removal of asbestos, tips on how to strip paint from louvre doors, hot water cylinders, and bathroom renovations. Plus gardening expert Ruud Kleinpaste talked to callers about borer infestation in citrus trees, the best time to prune, why one caller's sweetcorn won't grow, and the tiny black and brown worms another caller found in her potatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's The Resident Builder Podcast, Peter Wolfkamp looks at roofing leaks, the difference between a certificate of acceptance and code of compliance, DIY cladding, flooring and re-flooring, as well as mealybugs and pittosporums with gardening expert Ruud KleinpasteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp full show from Sunday 15 December 2019See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp full show from Sunday 8 December 2019See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.