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5 August 2013

Re: OWNER BUILD OR BUILDEROwner Builder Forum

Aug 05, 2013 7:34 pm

Hi All, I just wanted to clarify a couple of things just in case you want to be an OB. You will need at least 40% deposit if you want the bank to lend you money. Greenify - we went thru NAB and borrowed 80% against the land and 80% of construction costs. We got 3 quotes for every big ticket item an...

Greenify - we went thru NAB and borrowed 80% against the land and 80% of construction costs. We got 3 quotes for every ...

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18 July 2013

Re: Dynamic Thermal SimulationGeneral Discussion

Jul 18, 2013 6:55 am

There are 3 softwares that energy assessors can use. AccuRate, Bers and First Rate. Go to http://www.absa.net.au or http://www.bdav.org.au. These are the two accrediting agencies for all energy raters in Oz for more info. There are mostly small businesses that do the energy ratings but there is a co...

There are 3 softwares that energy assessors can use. AccuRate, Bers and First Rate. Go to www.absa.net.au or www.bdav.or...

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11 July 2013

Re: BASIX Questions / Answers TopicBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 11, 2013 7:36 am

Basix Thermal Protocol is actually about the simulation method. Sorry. Had a read last night. I did google what's the difference between 3phase and single phase and from what I read it sounds like 3 Phase is more economical/efficient so based on that you probably get more browny points for 3 Phase.

Basix Thermal Protocol is actually about the simulation method. Sorry. Had a read last night. I did google what's the di...

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10 July 2013

Re: BASIX Questions / Answers TopicBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 10, 2013 9:43 pm

So far, it seems that while BASIX is indeed terribly concerned about it, no-one seems to know WHY !! Cheers, P_D I don't think they even know why they are concerned with it. Have you had a read of the Basix Thermal Protocol (Google it). It might have something in there.

I don't think they even know why they are concerned with it. Have you had a read of the Basix Thermal Protocol (Google ...

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10 July 2013

Re: BASIX Questions / Answers TopicBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 10, 2013 8:51 pm

I'd guess the three phase-one. Did you know that Basix also makes it possible to plot in real energy usage, windows and insulation values, and so on, instead of relying on formulas as it does with the more basic version? It's not as cheap as using the formulas, and you do need someone who actually ...

Wouldn't you just get an energy assessor to model your house plans pre-build using the software they are accredited in....

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8 July 2013

Re: AirconditioningBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 08, 2013 8:10 pm

I notice the Basix assessments all make a big deal about airconditioning, which I can sort-of understand, but wonder if they realise that any sort of airconditioning is very easily fitted after you move in !! Anyhow, my question is this, not only do they seek information about its EER/COP and Star-...

Sorry, I have no idea on this one. I've never tried to do one with single phase. You can register to do a Basix certifi...

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8 July 2013

Re: BASIX Questions / Answers TopicBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 08, 2013 8:05 pm

Hi, Along with all the other documents to accompany a building application for council (NSW), I understand you need a Thermal Comfort Assessment/ABSA Certificate. What is a ABSA Certificate? Can you DIY these cert's, as you can the Basix? thank you woodchip ABSA is one of the accreditation bodies t...

ABSA is one of the accreditation bodies that energy assessors must be a member of to conduct an energy assessment and p...

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7 July 2013

Re: best condensation control / sisalation - flat roofHeating, Cooling & Insulation

Jul 07, 2013 8:36 pm

Hi all, I've asked several experts about my roof and each has given me different information - I want to put in new sisalation and some insulation batts, but have a flat roof design, ie. very low pitch - so does this need to be taken into account when choosing products? Apparently foil backed roofi...

The short answer is Yes. The foil backed blanket is better than foil alone because the insulation part reduces the heat...

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6 June 2013

Re: Urgent Help Needed - ColoursInterior Decorating Lounge

Jun 06, 2013 8:09 pm

Tweety How did you go with colour? We used Limed White (Dulux) half strength and it has the grey/brown tones. The quater strength is quite light. Lexicon is more of a grey ton e as the tiny is a straight black where as many of the other ceing whites have the ochre in it.. We started to use Lexicon q...

Tweety How did you go with colour? We used Limed White (Dulux) half strength and it has the grey/brown tones. The quater...

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22 April 2013

Re: Rules governing Site FencesGeneral Discussion

Apr 22, 2013 9:58 pm

Contact the offending builder and advice you will be contacting council and workcover by end of week if temp fencing is not put in place. Watch them get that fence up.

Contact the offending builder and advice you will be contacting council and workcover by end of week if temp fencing is ...

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22 April 2013

Re: Rate questionHome Finance

Apr 22, 2013 8:51 pm

They don't all offer the same thing. Find a broker. Brokers also don't/can't offer everything available from every lender. They can also have their own bias tendencies towards lenders. You need to do your research, get recommendations from others, talk to the big banks but be open to smaller lenders...

They don't all offer the same thing. Find a broker. Brokers also don't/can't offer everything available from every lende...

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22 April 2013

Re: Kitchen Overhead Cupboards - same material or glass?Building A New House

Apr 22, 2013 8:14 pm

It is really difficult to do kitchens IMO. I have googled your selections and have to say I would do the frosted glass with a brushed metal frame for the overheads. I think doing the grey sipple seal would be too much and too dark. My kitchen is white poly all over so not very adventurous and we hav...

It is really difficult to do kitchens IMO. I have googled your selections and have to say I would do the frosted glass w...

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22 April 2013

Re: Internal door problem!!Windows & Doors

Apr 22, 2013 7:46 pm

We had same issue and the fit out carpenter just switched the door to outward opening. It was, apparently, easy and he had it done in 15mins.

We had same issue and the fit out carpenter just switched the door to outward opening. It was, apparently, easy and he h...

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31 March 2013

Re: New neighbours and the eyesore...General Discussion

Mar 31, 2013 10:41 pm

We had an easement in our last place and youcan have a garden bed over the top of an easement. I'd hate looking at that too. Do you like clumped bamboo? You could put that stuff in for screening.

We had an easement in our last place and youcan have a garden bed over the top of an easement. I'd hate looking at that ...

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25 March 2013

Re: For those in their homes. List 5 things you absolutely LGeneral Discussion

Mar 25, 2013 12:45 pm

Open living space and multiple living areas The Hebel power floors The glass upgrade to ComfortPlus clear Motorised block out blinds in main living area Staircase

Open living space and multiple living areas The Hebel power floors The glass upgrade to ComfortPlus clear Motorised bloc...

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23 March 2013

Re: Question about downlights!Lighting + Lighting Design

Mar 23, 2013 6:17 am

The second option. Battens where you want downlights then change them out.

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21 March 2013

Re: Clipsal Light Switch Saturn RangeGeneral Discussion

Mar 21, 2013 7:22 pm

We have them and the electrician told us there were a few ways they could wire them up. Ours are: lights off blue led off. Lights on blue led on. You can have them the opposite way as well. You need to get the electrician back to fix it.

We have them and the electrician told us there were a few ways they could wire them up. Ours are: lights off blue led of...

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13 March 2013

Re: Can pool plans be submitted on the same DA as the house?General Discussion

Mar 13, 2013 8:30 pm

Complying development certificate (I think it's certificate - memory failure) Doesn't go through council, faster approval, obtained through a building certifier.

Complying development certificate (I think it's certificate - memory failure) Doesn't go through council, faster approva...

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12 March 2013

Re: Can pool plans be submitted on the same DA as the house?General Discussion

Mar 12, 2013 6:02 pm

Yes you can but have you thought about submitting house on DA but doing pool on CDC application.

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9 March 2013

Re: My build thread - KellyvilleBuilding A New House

Mar 09, 2013 12:26 pm

So, a bit of an update- met with architect last night to draw first draft of kitchen, pantry, store and laundry detail. Can't wait to see it properly drawn up, cos i'm sure i'll change things around. Got into a bit of an argument with DH on whether to put a canopy or undermount hood. I feel undermo...

We have undermount exhaust in kitchen. I don't really like the canopy ones because of the cleaning involved. They get d...