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DPC for rendered brick veneer houseAs per Australian Standard “AS 4773.2-2010 Masonry in small buildings Part 2: Construction.”
Section 9 Masonry Veneer Walls at part
9.6 “Damp-Proof Courses,… sanjcrsta started a topic 15 February 2019 ago noise coming from roof areaHi my house is 7 years old, wooden frame with vinyl cladding and steel roof. Recently a few times a day l hear a loud thump noise coming from inside the the roof area on… jimbob73 started a topic 15 February 2019 ago Restaining a timber door? Help!I have been sanding back a timber entrance door (nearly done one side). I watched a few videos before commencing which state to sand the varnish back to the original wood,… Charmzy started a topic 15 February 2019 ago Newport 275
Have you started you build as yet?
Would love to see some photos.
We are still waiting on our land to settle. Bring on March! Dani232 replied 14 February 2019 ago Stuatory Warranty or Strata units WarrantyHi Guys,
I am in middle of purchasing a unit registered in 11/10/17 in Toongabbie,NSW 2146.
I got strata report yesterday and when asker about warranty of the unit,the… Ansari started a topic 12 February 2019 ago Roof typeWe have recently built with DFH and if we were to build again I would insist on metal roof with full timber structure, no metal struts. We have found this causes roof… pamvic started a topic 11 February 2019 ago Don’t ever build with Mimosa HomesDon’t ever build with Mimosa Homes it’s just not worth the hassle, I will most likely have to go through VCAT or consider other legal options just to get things fixed… C.Muscat started a topic 11 February 2019 ago Downpipes does this look right?The pipes look like they will meet the mandatory minimal surface coverage once you landscape.
Downpipes never hold less than 3/4 of their volume as air unless they have… SaveH2O replied 10 February 2019 ago Austral brick creamHi my first post here. Deposit paid in Macdonald Jones Bronte. We are looking for a cream brick with off white mortar so as to replicate rendered or bagged… youngone started a topic 8 February 2019 ago Demolition questionsThere should be no reason for the original structural engineer not to take your calls. In fact they are key to this as they "own" the design of the slab and carry PL for… Bracing plans
Yes, The wind bracing & connections should be greater for lighter and less stiff materials,
I suggest you get your engineer to also check wind loading, Foundation… Another question about whitesWe have had warm yellow with darker yellow trim in living areas for too many years. Now replacing cedar blinds with white shutters and repainting kitchen, dining, lounge… Irban edge worst
he said saleman was ruid and preaching ,not that their building standards were crap,
sounds very believable that a frustated saleman takes it out on whoever is around. Joker replied 5 February 2019 ago JokerFeb 05, 2019 2:33 pm Found old stormwater pipe - what to do?That's my reason for trying to understand a bit more about it. Ideally the pipe isn't actually in use anymore and I can rip it up. Agree it's not ideal to plant over it if… arodc replied 4 February 2019 ago arodcFeb 04, 2019 3:44 pm Building with Allworth-cdc approvalHi there, we are planning to build with Allworth home - Viva plan. How did your journey with them go? Can you please share your experience? maggy replied 3 February 2019 ago maggyFeb 03, 2019 10:57 am LilacFeb 03, 2019 9:45 am Gutter colourGutter Color always should be dark colors because it is suitable for gutter. If you use light color then after sometime it looks dirty. Should draftsman pay for amendment?I didn’t ask, but he made the changes and paid for the amendment himself. Said it was there stuff up so we’re happy to do it.
It’s a small guesture but made a big… Plumbing pipes to planDownpipe and stormwater pipe positions are most often nominal and it is up to the plumber to decide where they should go. I would say that you have two chances...Buckleys… SaveH2O replied 31 January 2019 ago Anyone buying land or HLP in Melton SouthHi nx437,
I have recently bought lot in Artherstone jan 2018. This is in palara 32 and was wondering if you could provide some insights on growth of this suburb.
Regards,
Hari Hi guys - long story short, we had natural timber flooring installed in our 80s home. The installers removed the carpet and ripped up the ceramic floor tiles in our… kryssJan 30, 2019 1:22 pm She bought a LemonWow.... And here is me stressing out due to having to remove and pour again some concrete steps in exposed aggregate due to a "bad mix".
yoyohv replied 30 January 2019 ago So the spaces between the path and the fence on either side now have ground level yard gullies that take runoff to stormwater at front gutter.
I think you get the idea. I… Timber sleeper wallI would see no reason why you couldn't have a timber sleeper wall 2m or even higher.
The height only becomes an issue if you using it as a retaining wall.
The height… Ceramic Floor tilesI can do picture and size but i dont know how old they are as i have no spares Cost comparison for third storey
lol! I kinda forget how much space there actually is in these sort of homes. You'd enjoy how they are built to be affordable there in SL. On-site labour is relatively… kks replied 28 January 2019 ago Builders markup%
Builder margin is confidential to the builder, although a margin will be disclosed in variations, for PC and PS items. Do not assume that the margin on those items is the… Insulating 3 car garage/shedHere is a link to a pretty detailed video on insulating a garage, in Melbourne. Spray foam combined with conventional batts.
Hi all,
I have recently bought an early 1970s house which has asbestos ceilings with acoustic tiles stuck over it throughout. I would like to eventually remove the… timk_Jan 26, 2019 11:49 am Smart Stone Nero AstralFrom my experience as a owner who has had granite, corian, quartz, marble, I test my stone before buying as no matter what is claimed, if it doesn't work, you won't often… Joker replied 25 January 2019 ago JokerJan 25, 2019 7:13 pm
We’re just getting the tiles replaced on our balcony. The contractor completed the screening yesterday. I was slightly concerned with the golf size ball gap on one… rrajmJan 21, 2019 7:53 pm East Estate Cranbourne EastHi All,
Thank you for this thread.
We are planning to purchase stage 7 at East Estate
What are your thoughts?
Is any one of you staying at East estate now? Walling over windowsBut be careful that this vapour barrier is not punctured sometimes later.
In your case it is just one wall, so it is okay, but I am really against internal vapour… alexp79 replied 20 January 2019 ago Importing kitchen from ChinaTo Import kitchen from China is a good option. In fact, many people from Australia, India, Middle-east are importing kitchen from China. Moreover, they also buy furniture,… alexp79 replied 20 January 2019 ago
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