AU
Changing building certifiers mid-buildHi all,
I've received the unwelcome news that our certifier (BCA Certifiers) has merged into the McKenzie Group.
A quick Google revealed McKenzie is the mob that… ByMeAPony started a topic 19 December 2023 ago Timber retaining wall degradation assistancelooks ok to me, round logs retaining walls are better than sleeper walls, more even preservative treatment and stronger since they include the whole tree and not just part… Pulse replied 18 December 2023 ago PulseDec 18, 2023 7:46 pm garagae doorHi Bashworth,
Thank you so much for your reply.
I thought this may be the case and appreciate you confirming that it really would not be a smart choice unless I was rich… Rosie60 replied 17 December 2023 ago solar car port in sydneyI looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had… Hybrid FlooringHi all, we would like to install hybrid flooring but concerned after reading some negative comments. We have been looking at the Terramater Resiplank Corsica 8.5 in… Maclin started a topic 16 December 2023 ago How many builders are on this forum?They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to. SaveH2O replied 14 December 2023 ago Liquidation - Insurance questionHi,
For those whose builder has gone into liquidation.
I am trying to find out how the house is insured in the meantime (for the period before you employ a new… JV3 started a topic 14 December 2023 ago Dark living room
sorry mate, not wasting more time on this. Youve completely missed the mark on some fundamentals and regardless of how many times i try and put it to you differently, you… dimensions on your original plan are inconsistent and with accurate dimensions (including site plan, upstairs and down) i could make a proper scale drawing with furniture… Roof Plumbing ComplaintIn my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a common property and should be covered by owners corporation however a detailed review of… We have a Victorian style ripple iron fence out the front that has some moulded timber capping. Probably 15+ years old and has cracked and splintered in parts...not really…
if i have understood your dimensions correctly my suggestions include using the smallest toilet and wall hung handbasin eg Caroma Urbane with in wall cistern, small wall… Flood zone block - 1 in 100year
Yes it had a house on it. But Melbourne water only wanted something the original size of the existing house. We managed to fit a 45sq house on. Colorbond Roof
Just out of curiosity, is the sound localised just at one section of the house or throughout?
Can you also hear creaking or popping on your walls/ceilings? agus replied 1 December 2023 ago Brick pier with swing gate on a leanI should have followed up on this thread.
So, the pier foundation wasn't large enough on the side it was leaning towards, and the NBN cable went through the pier, just… ML24WA replied 25 November 2023 ago HGWA TilingWould be interested as well on costs with rectified tiles through HGWA NCC 3.1.3.3 QuestionWhats in the gap between the fence and the concrete? I assume dirt/plants etc, right? like youve shown in other parts of the pics. Im not sure how familiar you are with… anchoring to ceiling
Does sound fun, but swings are made for one. A group shibari suspension however....thanks for the idea! 🤣 Water Main Flooding?Until you find the cause of the flooding you need to take action to mitigate potential damage to your home. Get automatic float pump and dig a pit then connect to power… changing house to dental and medical clinicIf you are in Victoria you will need to develop architectural drawings and apply to the planning dept. of your local council.
If you get your planning permit then you will… Kitchen living DiningCan anyone suggest a house layout where the kitchen-dining - living runs the length across the rear of the house left to right where our best view will be we… Key HandoverYour house should come in "as new" condition. It should be clean, and without stains SJT76 replied 13 November 2023 ago SJT76Nov 13, 2023 8:29 am Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference.
Thanks
kbvdNov 12, 2023 11:00 pm PulseNov 11, 2023 9:21 pm Slab to framing
STEFF62
Framing should be fine, but he will only be able to nail the baseplates in, I wouldnt think you can dynabolt them after 24 hours.
My question is, how is he… Rainwater tank - screaming sound
Grate, thank you! RexChan if thats the reason i could sleep well without thinking about additional cost. But 1st i'll need to read about NRV cleaning/replaing stuff. I… layman1 replied 9 November 2023 ago Cement Sheet FailureAces High - I have had a similar failure with OXYMAG on a commercial project and would be keen to discuss how you negotiated with the supplier. How can I contact you? House wall wrapVapour permeable wraps are recommended for any climate and main think it is allow walls to breath (i.e. remove water vapour) while at the same time, providing protection… alexp79 replied 1 November 2023 ago Hi guys
We have just removed a very large grape vine which was mounted to a structure along this wall. This is a shared wall with our neighbour, and after removal, we… Reusing graywater from biosepticHi,
We want to reuse the water for our veggie garden (we're basically using 250L / day for that – so if I can grab some from the bioseptic, it would help us a… ikari started a topic 31 October 2023 ago ikariOct 31, 2023 11:31 am
|