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building a brick wall - damp proof course?a damp proof course does not have to use a plastic membrane which DOES weaken or even break the bond. The DPC plastic roll is mainly used on brick veneer where the wall is… mrh20 replied 11 August 2008 ago mrh20Aug 11, 2008 10:23 am HelynAug 12, 2008 9:17 am Land! Land! Finally land!!
Well it's good thing that I don't like Chinese then  Apparently there is a three month waiting list!
1639sqm - fantastic! What a great size yard you are going to… structural changesI can't comment on the fridge space being made bigger but as for the height of the kitchen benches, tell them to fix it!
People need to start reading plans!!! Too many… Weatherzone websiteHTB,
You have no idea how much I hate summer!!!!  But I think it's worth trying what we are trying with the knowledge we have. 
If after one… PaulaAug 16, 2008 1:42 pm VERY compact blocksDensity is not the problem with development, but rather detailed design. You can fit a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double garage home on a 200m2 patch of land and still have a… Certificate of Occupancy questionsthanks jamiet, will definitely make sure we get temporary one from builder.
So it sounds like we need to apply for permanent C of O directly from council, once we move in. donuts replied 18 August 2008 ago How to remove old paint from window framesWould be a messy job. You would possibly need to use a paint stripper taht won't damage the aluminium. Have you thought of replacing the windows? They aren't that exspensive Exhaust fan in bulkhead?All that build up is one of the things that sarking is supposed to minimise isn't it? I feel even better about having sarking now!!
Jo joles replied 19 August 2008 ago jolesAug 19, 2008 11:08 am New Colorbond colours
I really like Evening Haze. Wonder if it's too late to change my colours? (contract next week).
Judie Judie replied 19 August 2008 ago JudieAug 19, 2008 11:16 pm Washing machine...how to move it?Well...I'm not happy, but I am relieved that it's organised.
I rang up the spare parts people for LG, and they're sending out the 4 screws and the bungs (rubber seal… Is this quote for painting ok?I didn't realise either! I honestly assumed painting our place would cost around $600-$800! HAHA! It is to laugh! lol
Anyway, the quote is technically just over $1,600… Curtain WallsGotcha 
I wish I had internet when I was in highschool, I reckon I would be alot smarter and I would have learnt to not say reckon when I spoke to people........ Driveway......Exposed aggregate in Melbourne is about $80-$130 per square metre. Lyn replied 23 August 2008 ago Microwave trim kits?Hi guys 
I know Metric0n offer microwave trim kits, I was going to get one when I nearly built the Laguna with them - from memory it was quite reasonably priced… haywgl started a topic 23 August 2008 ago What do you think of these paint colours?We tried a sample of Cocoa Parfait today, and at first we loved it, but then once the first coat dried a bit, it was way too dark. Ugh. Back to Portland Stone. (we went to… matching render colour with windowsThank you everyone,
we have decided to go with paperbark windows and double strength pottery for the rendor, we found a house with this combination, so very happy, still… JT1 replied 24 August 2008 ago Metal Lintels, timber frame ?!Thanks folks!
Found the Z beam tables, etc, and also another product called Light Steel Beams, on the net, but it's all a tad over my head.
You may… Timber Construction (House extension)'The Australian House Building Manual' is a really informative book with lots of details, including brick pier foundations.
Australian Standard AS1684 has lots of detail… New wooden floors and removalists
they always say dont put rugs down for weeks on a new timber floor
why is that? what could happen? why not  *concerned look*
is it better to protect the floors on… bec replied 27 August 2008 ago
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I meant 'Priority Development Zone' (PDZ)
Can,t wait to see some pics 
As for doors - as…
