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Sound and thermal proofHi All,
We are looking to install windows that will help with cutting out noise and provide thermal insulation.
I am currently yet to get quotes on replacing windows, but… Stickle started a topic 9 July 2022 ago Design Feedback: Solar passive
Here if you are using 3D engineering FEA modelling try Multiphysics simulations
You won't get that certified by an architect (humour)
Cheers
Chris The pump supplier is correct.
It is rare to find a rainwater tank inatallation that is not sub standard and what you have described is one of the common brainless… Wood Plastic Composite deckingHmm. Thanks for the photos. Must admit it has been a while since I looked at any of these comp decking materials. They seem to have improved a lot in the last few years… Solar battery house questionMm true. We're about an hour from Newcastle. Most of the solar battery I'm talking will be setup/designed by me, like my current solar battery proof of concept setup (2… Gas Newbie questionsThe major energy requirements in your house are to heat your water, & space heating (depending on your climate & the quality of your build). In comparison, cooking… Home Air FreshenersWife has been using Munchkin Arm and Hammer Nursery Fresheners. Smells good. solar panels in Sydney?
Did you know that white roofs could actually save you energy? Part white roof part solar here. Just sharing. Recycle water tank locationIn NSW, the required on site retention is determined by BASIX as far as I am aware but the council could have a say. With a bit of luck, Stewie will be able to advise as… Passive Solar Design in SydneyWhere it becomes difficult is where you have a door such as a bifold leading out onto a balcony on the same wall as a window with a sill at standard 1000mm above floor… Evaporative coolersEvap coolers are giod for cooling down house in the late from late afternoon through the night they will not work during the mid part of the dayin temps above 35 degrees… PUMBA replied 7 October 2015 ago PUMBAOct 07, 2015 4:47 pm Solar Panels- Which inverterSMA. Are a well recognised. Good brand. Haven't heard of the other but haven't been looking the last few years. We have SMA. And are very happy.
kexkez replied 2 March 2015 ago Shipping Container Homes GroupHi Everyone,
I hope this is the right place for this
I'm Jess and and I'm an eco-friendly housing enthusiast.
I have set up a facebook group for people to discuss… Mel Smith started a topic 5 February 2015 ago Hebel or BrickLike anything, there are pros and cons to any building product.
As ddaroch says, the labour should be cheaper as the Hebel bricks are larger so a wall can go up pretty… RWT for BASIX (stupid implementation ?)
Many builders contract to water tank companies that are dealers for Davey products which is why people end up with RainBanks.
Have a read of the Whirlpool forum thread… SaveH2O replied 15 October 2014 ago Solar powered water featureCheck out latest issue of Better Homes and Garden magazine. Jason made a water feature using solar powered pump. Suspended Slab Balcony - Thermal BridgeHi zobardi
Thermal bridging can be a major problem in buildings
There are no codes or standards that cover this. It requires
specialist FEA software and is undertaken by… 1:20 ARI info for water tankThank you. Glad to help.
bashworth's blog is packed with valuable information, links and good humour. Some of the fail photos are classic! Well worth a read if you… SaveH2O replied 17 February 2014 ago I have a question on this...
most systems are designed (by the installer) to not actually produce your total daily power usage, they are instead designed to cover 90% of… Breaking even with solar panelsI was wondering whether solar panels on a home was now viable from an economic perspective - at what point (if ever) does the system break… Project home builders and Rainwater tanksThanks!
Yes, your weather certainly has been strange with quite a lengthy period with little rain.
An extra note...
When you calculate the roof area harvested, you… SaveH2O replied 25 November 2013 ago Up cycling infoHave you checked out Pinterest? It has EVERYTHING!!
Also Ana White has loads of ideas. Wax for plywood kitchenYou can get formaldehyde free marine ply and normal ply. Just have to search a bit harder to find the marine grade low VOC stuff lucylu replied 14 July 2013 ago Green ways to dehumidify a houseIf a house has the laundry , bathroom and kitchen ventilated by means of extraction fans to the outside of the house ( not to the wall cavities or ceiling space ) then… Sun+ solar companyWith due respect to this forum I would ask your question on the Whirlpool site in the Green-Tech forum where several reputable solar tradies frequent TinaGJan 03, 2013 1:36 pm poured earth/stabilised earthhey guys
the hubby and i are in the process of fixing up our place to put on the market. We want to buy a property out of town and build our own place from scratch.
Has… ICF Builders in SydneyJust saw this post, probably too late but here goes...
I've built 2 houses with ICF, one here in Sydney and one in Melbourne. Quite frankly I wouldn't ever build a house… jparrie replied 13 December 2012 ago
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