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22 February 2022

Re: My experience buying windows in ChinaOwner Builder Forum

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Feb 22, 2022 6:31 pm

I’m working in the building industry as a project manager assistant and we bought all windows for our recent project in China. I’m also an owner builder and know that saving money on windows can make a big difference in the budget. That’s why I share my experience here. We met the window company re...

Hi Kate Can I get the contact details of the Window Supplier from China? Do they have any installer here in Australia? ...

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boneym

3 October 2021

Re: Recessed Curtain Pelmet in the ceilingOwner Builder Forum

Oct 03, 2021 8:06 pm

You could also set a track into your ceiling lining or design your ceiling to frame out the curtain recess. There’s a number of options depending on what stage your at. What stage are you at? My building construction is going on. Haven't done the ceiling yet. So need to understand If there is anyth...

My building construction is going on. Haven't done the ceiling yet. So need to understand If there is anything we shoul...

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boneym

13 September 2021

Re: Recessed Curtain Pelmet in the ceilingOwner Builder Forum

Sep 13, 2021 3:07 am

This is done using two level ceiling concept, where you install a structure of metal profiles and furring channels (in the shape of your ceiling) and then attach gyprock to them, depth will be at least 10 cm, sometimes all the way up to 30 cm. You can also install some nice looking lighting strip i...

Did you mean having a 100mm drop ceiling and then having that gap near the wall where the pelmet can fit? What is the w...

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boneym

13 September 2021

Recessed Curtain Pelmet in the ceilingOwner Builder Forum

Sep 13, 2021 12:29 am

I am doing a custom build. Just wondering if anyone can help me with the idea how we can achieve a recessed pelmet system in the ceiling as attached photo? Does it mean we have to drop the ceiling? If yes, how much? or it can be achieved by any adjustment of the joist or roof trusses etc.? Also how ...

I am doing a custom build. Just wondering if anyone can help me with the idea how we can achieve a recessed pelmet syste...

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boneym

30 July 2021

Re: Pool adjacent to house can be before or after the house?General Discussion

Jul 30, 2021 7:18 pm

As noted above definitly possible and probably preferred to do the pool first. In fact we recently moved into our newly built home which is tightly wrapped around pool on 2 sides. The upper level extends over 1/3 of the pool also. Our builder was clear the pool should go in first. Our builder actua...

Thanks super sleuth. If you don't mind, could you please advise how much it cost you for the hard cover for 6 months?

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boneym

28 July 2021

Re: Pool adjacent to house can be before or after the house?General Discussion

Jul 28, 2021 2:52 pm

Hi I am looking to build my double storey house in Western Sydney. I have a swimming pool adjacent to the house (only 400mm coping away from the hosue). As this is a corner block and the pool is on the secondary frontage of the house, access shouldn't be an issue building the pool after the house i...

Hi BoneyM As long as you have access and the structural engineer for your house has designed your piers to accomodate t...

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boneym

28 July 2021

Pool adjacent to house can be before or after the house?General Discussion

Jul 28, 2021 2:07 am

Hi I am looking to build my double storey house in Western Sydney. I have a swimming pool adjacent to the house (only 40...

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boneym

24 November 2019

North Kellyville DCP - voids calculation in site coverageGeneral Discussion

Nov 24, 2019 2:58 pm

Hi Based on the frontage and land size, I am allowed 240 sqm site coverage in ground floor and 144sqm in 1st floor. I want to have two voids - one over the stair case and another over the living room. Just wondering if Hills Council calculates the voids as part of both site coverage of ground floor ...

Hi Based on the frontage and land size, I am allowed 240 sqm site coverage in ground floor and 144sqm in 1st floor. I wa...

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