Unanswered Posts • Home Renovation & Building Forum

What do R values and U values measure?What do R values and U values measure?

3 August 2009

Eco Living

- Measuring the insulating properties of building materials borrows from a scientific…

707

Aug 03, 2009 1:56 am

Design for efficiency - position, position, position Design for efficiency - position, position, position

2 August 2009

Eco Living

Introduction - Heating and cooling comprise the single biggest component of household…

1359

Pre-purchase Inspection Pre-purchase Inspection

Aug 02, 2009 11:57 pm

1homebuyer

2 August 2009

Long Island Homes Long Island Homes

Hello, We are looking for a reliable inspector to conduct a pre-purchase inspection…

1homebuyer

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1homebuyer

Aug 02, 2009 12:04 am

netbreaker59

1 August 2009

Pictures please, timber floor, timber vinyl, bamboo. Thanks Pictures please, timber floor, timber vinyl, bamboo. Thanks

Does anyone know anything about Long Island Homes ? Went though there Display House…

netbreaker59

513

netbreaker59

Aug 01, 2009 7:24 pm

picklemouse

31 July 2009

Backloading freight truck / furniture matching system Backloading freight truck / furniture matching system

Hi we had originally decided on tiles but are saw some bamboo flooring, would you…

picklemouse

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picklemouse

Jul 31, 2009 8:15 pm

Yak_Chat

30 July 2009

Move Management

Received this email at work the other day. Neat idea and great way to move your…

Yak_Chat

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Yak_Chat

Jul 30, 2009 10:59 pm

Which fence is better,colorbond frame/timber or just timber Which fence is better,colorbond frame/timber or just timber

30 July 2009

Tossing up with which fence to get. An all timber fence or the new style of fence…

609

Mould around window reveals in Beechwood homes Mould around window reveals in Beechwood homes

Jul 30, 2009 10:32 pm

buzzard_38

30 July 2009

Windows & Doors

Has anyone had any problems with mould around the window reveals in there new Beechwood…

542

Jul 30, 2009 8:43 pm

29 July 2009

Questions: Did you move into your house before or after your driveway was completed…

chickad23

496

chickad23

Jul 29, 2009 8:24 pm

ddennell

29 July 2009

Indigo Homes Indigo Homes

Polished staircase or NOT Polished staircase or NOT

We are considering building with Indigo homes, has anybody built with this company…

ddennell

399

ddennell

Jul 29, 2009 9:02 am

kymvass

28 July 2009

Hi Matt and Rodda - long time no speak.Hi Matt and Rodda - long time no speak.

We are in the final stages of our renovation, and I was wondering if anyone can…

kymvass

417

kymvass

Jul 28, 2009 10:27 pm

getafix

28 July 2009

Home Theatre & Automation

Hi Matt and Rodda Long time no speak. We chatted a few years back and at that stage…

getafix

588

getafix

Jul 28, 2009 9:46 pm

kan83

28 July 2009

Aluminium decking/battens/slats in wood finish Aluminium decking/battens/slats in wood finish

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi everyone Has anyone heard or used these products. I saw them at the home expo…

kan83

564

kan83

Jul 28, 2009 9:04 pm

Buying green Buying green

28 July 2009

Eco Living

There are literally hundreds of 'green' products being marketed in this era of environmental…

523

Sunken Courtyard Sunken Courtyard

Jul 28, 2009 12:54 pm

bmahmood

28 July 2009

Burning plastic smell from Lennox gas central heating Burning plastic smell from Lennox gas central heating

I am in process of building a house in Pakistan. Temperature in summer upto 45 C…

bmahmood

417

bmahmood

Jul 28, 2009 5:40 am

aaarrrnnn

27 July 2009

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi all, Our Lennox gas central heating (model G24M, built 1994) has been working…

aaarrrnnn

741

aaarrrnnn

Jul 27, 2009 11:44 pm

seast

27 July 2009

Exterior colours- what combination???Exterior colours- what combination???

QLD

Hi all, looking for feedback on our exterior colours. We have a bit of a plan but…

seast

644

seast

Jul 27, 2009 7:19 pm

Fill and Leveling Required Fill and Leveling Required

27 July 2009

Landscape & Garden Design

I am just about to finish building a house in the the ponds (NW Sydney) and we need…

520

Selby IR Extender Questions Selby IR Extender Questions

Jul 27, 2009 6:19 pm

iTalk

27 July 2009

Home Theatre & Automation

Hi all, I will be needing IR extender for my new home and I'm not really sure of…

iTalk

624

iTalk

Jul 27, 2009 2:21 pm

renojo

27 July 2009

Completion of extensions Completion of extensions

American Barn House American Barn House

Can anyone tell me, contract for extensions/renovations allows 14 weeks to completion…

renojo

376

renojo

Jul 27, 2009 11:25 am

foster23

27 July 2009

use of bottled gas with tank water for downstairs use of bottled gas with tank water for downstairs

Can anyone please help me we are building a Barn house to live in, in the country…

foster23

576

foster23

Jul 27, 2009 10:31 am

globug

27 July 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

HI EVERYONE, I am a newbie on the block and I have to say this is the most practical…

globug

563

globug

Jul 27, 2009 1:20 am

gregwmay

26 July 2009

Looking for designs for a long narrow room Looking for designs for a long narrow room

Applying insulation batts in the ceiling Applying insulation batts in the ceiling

Hello, we have just bought a house with a long narrow kitchen. Dimensions are 6m…

gregwmay

560

gregwmay

Jul 26, 2009 11:35 am

huangzl

26 July 2009

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hey. When doing this yourself, it's pretty basic with a few things to keep in mind…

huangzl

449

huangzl

Jul 26, 2009 11:32 am

nicinoo

25 July 2009

Ecosafe Home Sewerage Treatment Plant Ecosafe Home Sewerage Treatment Plant

Clipsal Wiser Wireless unit.Clipsal Wiser Wireless unit.

Morning everyone Has anybody used Ecosafe for HSTP? Just wondering what peple thnk…

nicinoo

570

nicinoo

Jul 25, 2009 9:21 am

jec

24 July 2009

Home Theatre & Automation

Anyone know much about the new clipsal wiser wireless unit ??? It does home automation…

jec

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jec

Jul 24, 2009 10:19 pm

craftytess

24 July 2009

another color question another color question

Finishing Touch

hi guys... i know this must be the nth time you have read about external color scheme…

craftytess

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craftytess

Jul 24, 2009 9:24 am

cazz79

23 July 2009

Taubmans 'Athena' Paint Taubmans 'Athena' Paint

How much rain can hardwood timber reveals cope with?How much rain can hardwood timber reveals cope with?

Hi All, I am having such a hard time choosing a main paint colour for my internal…

cazz79

865

cazz79

Jul 23, 2009 10:22 pm

James Bond

22 July 2009

Windows & Doors

Hi We have just installed UPVC windows with hardwood internal timber reveals. There…

James Bond

422

James Bond

Jul 22, 2009 7:47 pm

royalblue

21 July 2009

Thick shag pile rugs!Thick shag pile rugs!

Worried about Blue Rain Brick any other suggestions?Worried about Blue Rain Brick any other suggestions?

Had a call today as I was on the road, and the customer wanted a shag pile rug cleaned…

royalblue

403

royalblue

Jul 21, 2009 5:31 pm

thechlochlo

20 July 2009

Recommend Home alarm system installer sydenham/taylors lakes Recommend Home alarm system installer sydenham/taylors lakes

Hi all we love Selkirks Blue Rain Brick and have picked this for our house, but…

thechlochlo

283

thechlochlo

Jul 20, 2009 1:51 pm

archangelAU

20 July 2009

Safer Living

Hi, Anyone live in or nearby these suburbs that can recommended a resonably priced…

archangelAU

1195

archangelAU

Jul 20, 2009 1:45 pm

T-F-build

20 July 2009

Programmable Thermostat for heater Programmable Thermostat for heater

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi guys We're considering upgrading our standard thermostat to a timer programmable…

T-F-build

489

T-F-build

Jul 20, 2009 6:46 am

fall guy

19 July 2009

rough costs for house foundation installation.rough costs for house foundation installation.

Question regarding waterproofing Question regarding waterproofing

G'day guys girls, we are in preparation for starting our owner build project currently…

fall guy

846

fall guy

Jul 19, 2009 11:11 pm

czhou01

19 July 2009

Bathrooms and Laundry

We're building a house with Metricon and we've noticed that they do not waterproof…

czhou01

651

czhou01

Jul 19, 2009 9:34 pm

Damon

19 July 2009

online timber flooring supplier online timber flooring supplier

Has anyone installed 'Element Thermal Break Windows'?Has anyone installed 'Element Thermal Break Windows'?

i have came across this supplier: www.ifloor.com.au anyone has any experience with…

Damon

628

Damon

Jul 19, 2009 12:39 am

KMBuilding

18 July 2009

Windows & Doors

I am currently investigating thermal break windows and would be interested in feedback…

KMBuilding

573

KMBuilding

Jul 18, 2009 9:39 pm

Mango

18 July 2009

Amerind gloss colour help Amerind gloss colour help

Does anybody have a Quantum Quartz benchtop in mocha?Does anybody have a Quantum Quartz benchtop in mocha?

I am slowly making some colour decisions. I like gloss laminate and had a look today…

Mango

474

Mango

Jul 18, 2009 3:02 pm

kkatt

17 July 2009

Re-Stumping & Room Sub Division Re-Stumping & Room Sub Division

Hi everyone, I have to do my tile selection tomorrow and im still unsure about my…

kkatt

547

kkatt

Jul 17, 2009 12:57 pm

greggles

17 July 2009

Water point for Fridge in an established home...Water point for Fridge in an established home...

Hi All !! Have a stumping question that I hope someone can please help me with??…

greggles

567

greggles

Jul 17, 2009 9:14 am

CoNNiE

16 July 2009

Do u need paying progressive payment fee?Do u need paying progressive payment fee?

Hi Guys, Below is our kitchen that currently does not have a water point for the…

CoNNiE

341

CoNNiE

Jul 16, 2009 12:46 pm

Nott

15 July 2009

Home Finance

Hi, Do u need to pay progressive payment fee? I'm with Ban. W, and when I join,…

Nott

507

Nott

Jul 15, 2009 11:28 am

Jacelyn

14 July 2009

Is anyone building in the Melington Estate in Lyndhurst??Is anyone building in the Melington Estate in Lyndhurst??

Ekowood flooring - any experiences?Ekowood flooring - any experiences?

VIC

Hi guys, Just wanted to know if you are having trouble getting the town planning…

Jacelyn

420

Jacelyn

Jul 14, 2009 4:19 pm

lisatrinder

14 July 2009

Michael Mobbs - The Sustainable House Michael Mobbs - The Sustainable House

Hello all, Have just started looking at options for timber flooring for our new…

lisatrinder

922

lisatrinder

Jul 14, 2009 2:36 pm

jaynovak

13 July 2009

Owner Builder Forum

I'm considering a consultation with Michael Mobbs - The Sustainable House. He's…

jaynovak

717

jaynovak

Jul 13, 2009 8:06 am

Macy

11 July 2009

How to Cheaply Redecorate your Bedroom ?How to Cheaply Redecorate your Bedroom ?

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

http://www.ehow.com/how_2325361_cheaply ... droom.html

Macy

637

Macy

Jul 11, 2009 6:31 pm

Terrian

11 July 2009

quick bathroom makeover quick bathroom makeover

Bathrooms and Laundry

So, we now have the bathroom back in action. Other than the ceiling, we striped…

Terrian

540

Terrian

Jul 11, 2009 3:28 pm

Abstar

10 July 2009

Referral required to install rangehood-MELB Referral required to install rangehood-MELB

Recommend Two Men and a Truck Not EJ Shaw Removals Recommend Two Men and a Truck Not EJ Shaw Removals

Hi all! I need my canopy rangehood installed. It will need to be ducted to outside…

Abstar

505

Abstar

Jul 10, 2009 2:56 pm

Vascariz

10 July 2009

Move Management

Feedback from two moves: Two Men and a Truck were wonderful! Fast efficient and…

Vascariz

3085

Vascariz

Jul 10, 2009 1:11 pm

kristofw

10 July 2009

Cost of plastering ??Cost of plastering ??