Posts by Scooter13 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: DownlightsLighting + Lighting Design

11 May 2020

May 11, 2020 4:13 pm

Higher colour temperature LED lights are also a bit brighter than lower colour temperature lights with the same amount of input power. About 10-20% brighter, therefore they are more energy efficient which has an added benefit of reducing costs in industrial applications like warehouses. The reason ...

Only until a point..6000k or 8000k will have a very blue hue and begin to become purple the higher you go and will lose...

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Re: DownlightsLighting + Lighting Design

9 May 2020

May 09, 2020 8:52 pm

We have two options either 5000K or 3000k both 10Watts LED. We will go for 5000k as we prefer brighter lights due to vision issues. Is this too much or just right? I don't think it is but I'm not sure. 5000k is too bright for household applications.. except when used for task lightings like in the ...

5000k is too bright for household applications.. except when used for task lightings like in the kitchen or garage. 300...

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16 June 2019

Jun 16, 2019 9:49 pm

Inadequate gutters, flashings, storm water disposal, etc could account for the movement/cracking.. I would expect some maintenance issues with a house that age. ie, gutters rusting out and storm water pipes getting clogged...hth Ye theres always going to be some minor things as they age but is it e...

Ye theres always going to be some minor things as they age but is it enough to stop me buying it, thats what im struggl...

16 June 2019

Jun 16, 2019 8:29 pm

Here are the photos. The Air Con is not connected as they run split systems in each room as 1 of the kids has bad allergies.. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/88448_1560680869.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/88448_1560680881.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/88448_1560680942.jpg

Here are the photos. The Air Con is not connected as they run split systems in each room as 1 of the kids has bad allerg...

16 June 2019

Jun 16, 2019 8:25 pm

I"ll copy and paste the part of the report that lists the interior and exterior of the roof..i knew about the guttering and have had it quoted at approx $600 to fix.. 5. THE ROOF INTERIOR If present the following elements were inspected: Description of the Defects/Safety Hazards, Location and t...

Ill copy and paste the part of the report that lists the interior and exterior of the roof..i knew about the guttering a...

16 June 2019

Jun 16, 2019 6:32 pm

Ye it was just a visual, thats what you get as a "Building Inspection" apparently..Thanks for the info. I'll post a couple of the pics im worried about, maybe they aren't significant in the big picture at all.. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/88448_1560673879.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.a...

Ye it was just a visual, thats what you get as a Building Inspection apparently..Thanks for the info. I'll post a couple...

14 June 2019

Jun 14, 2019 7:30 pm

Here in NSW where i am you just get a builder to do a report, i'm not sure they do structural reports, not for $250 anyway.. There has been no additions to the house and it has been fully renovated inside and seems like a good house, i was just worried about the 20mm gap around the door etc.. I have...

Here in NSW where i am you just get a builder to do a report, i'm not sure they do structural reports, not for $250 anyw...

14 June 2019

Jun 14, 2019 6:29 pm

Ok thanks. The guy is just a builder and the report is basic without quotes for any repairs and like most things there are plenty of disclaimers stating even though we take your money we take no responsibility for anything..Below is part of the report and part of what i am worried about.. 2. THE EXT...

Ok thanks. The guy is just a builder and the report is basic without quotes for any repairs and like most things there a...

Building Report HelpGeneral Discussion

14 June 2019

Jun 14, 2019 6:04 pm

Howdy. I was just wandering if anyone has enough knowledge to help me with a very basic building report i got back? I am looking at an investment house and was pretty much decided on a place and had the inspection done and now i'm dubious on a few things..I'm not sure how much i trust the builder as...

Howdy. I was just wandering if anyone has enough knowledge to help me with a very basic building report i got back? I am...