Building Standards; Getting It Right! NSW 
33amcJul 13, 2013 7:37 pm BASIX Questions / Answers TopicSo they don't weight them differently according to that reply. Makes me wonder why they would then make a point of it in the material.
I'm none the wiser, to be honest. Danois replied 13 July 2013 ago Connection of services beyond the 7metresCan't help with costs, but we were about the same distance, maybe slightly less , we queired the builder when we going through all the paperwork, cost, extra costs etc and… washing machine and tubHi - I read this in another forum :
"Under the Building Code of Australia, Australian houses have to have room for a washing machine and a laundry sink next to it"
I've… lenarufus started a topic 25 January 2013 ago Builder's Warranty claim?I had a look at the rest of the photos I took and it is near the main bathroom, but I reckon it would take alot of water to get that far and to cause such damage. Ceiling Insulation requirements in NSWThanks for your response.
The foil backed blanket is already in and is not a point of contention. The "ceiling: 1.45 (up)" seems to indicate additional ceiling insulation… bdd replied 27 October 2012 ago kid81Oct 17, 2012 10:44 am BASIX lighting requirementsHi Woodyren,
I work for a lighting supplier and lighting consulting firm. For newly built houses nowadays, BASIX limits the amount of watts used per square metre within a… YCLam replied 3 September 2012 ago YCLamSep 03, 2012 4:03 pm BigJoAug 17, 2012 11:49 pm Dormer spaces - what are we allowed to do?The first step in getting rid of pests such as mice is food elimination. If there is no food they won't come and cannot sustain. Be especially careful with pet food around… ** bricklaying??Thanks abrickspecialist, when I spoke to the Construction Manager and SS, I recall they did mention rain, so what you mention is most likely. Appreciate the links and… KAN replied 28 October 2011 ago Increasing Sliding door size - Span helpHi Guys,
I'm looking to increase my Sliding doors from 2.7m to 3.8m. I obviously need to run a new timber beam through.
Can anyone help with sizing?
Single Story… pales started a topic 20 October 2011 ago palesOct 20, 2011 11:05 am Induction Cooktop CablesB Star,
Am slightly concerned about certificate and don't want to risk it, so will pay him out for his work to date.
Many thanks for your help. termite baitingWe need to install a termite prevention system around a small house. I've researched several options, but find there's a gap in the information, which makes it difficult… ctoz started a topic 4 August 2011 ago ctozAug 04, 2011 10:53 am PCAI'd use the other guys, ie. those that the builder does not actually recommend.
Not sure how correct is their saying that council "takes forever" - normally they only… Lex replied 14 March 2011 ago building stadards in strata buildingsI'm a carpenter and obviously i have rapport with wood, I own a unit in sydney which has vermiculite ceilings, There are some small rooms and in some instances it is… structural engineer needed - sydney I usually try Yellow Pages or similar, starting with the locals.
Just search for residential structural eng's and call a few of them.
Lex replied 1 December 2010 ago Copper vs Plaster external water pipesPoly is cheaper and isn't a target to get stolen.. and yes i'm guessing by that report it does "change" the water but they wouldn't use it unless it was safe... Pugs replied 24 November 2010 ago Wall Opening - Load Calculation Required?Thanks chippy,
Of course, I realise that this isn't directly applicable to my situation but I think this is all useful background info.
I was interested to hear your… Hole sizes allowed in studsBCA timber framing construction specifies:
Hole diameter: 25mm max, middle third of stud.
Distance between holes or notches: 3x depth of stud.
20mm notches are for bracing… chippy replied 17 October 2010 ago eave linesyeah, give it time... it will get done when the painters are painting your plaster... long way off still  XT4V replied 15 October 2010 ago XT4VOct 15, 2010 10:30 pm Expansion Joints in Coffered CeilingHaving never heard of a coffered ceiling before I did a bit of googling. I would think that if any expansion joints are needed they could be very easily hidden behind the… Steel framingI've always had problems with wireless networks (reception for wireless temperature sensors) in steel frame houses, so I guess any wireless gear… Hot & Cold water tapsalso differnet states have differnt codes aswelll....
lol at all taps not the same in one house... hmmm could be interesting to havde a cold start some days Pugs replied 21 June 2009 ago
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