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Standard for Gas Meter Feed - WAHi,
Does anyone know the standards for the connection from the street gas run to the house gas meter. Our new house that is being built has the gas come in on one side… Hebel productsI would consider using the powerfloor to the upstairs as well that way the floor will match your ground floor in sound and the 'solid' feel. I have used hebel for… Arcadia replied 5 February 2010 ago Extending Frames to add EavesIf I'm reading your post correctly you are saying that the top chord of the truss does not extend out to the eave line.
An 'outrigger' can be… sarahq replied 18 February 2010 ago Box gutter standardsWow what a disaster. This is a classic example of why I as a building designer do everything I can to design homes that avoid putting box gutters over living spaces… Extractor fan regulations - ventingAll exhaust fans should be directly ducted to the exterior - esp. kitchen (unless recirc. type) to prevent any flammable fats accumulating within the roof space. Vinyl Planks floors are not levelled.Sorry but this is what the cowboys do cant be bothered doing prep not enough money in it better money in laying the tiles so they thought they could get away with it.Go… mickve replied 15 March 2010 ago Steel framingI've always had problems with wireless networks (reception for wireless temperature sensors) in steel frame houses, so I guess any wireless gear… Timber retaining wallMy personal preference would be to use H4 treated pine for the whole thing.
If you use 2.4m sleepers then go 1.2m centres for uprights or if you go 2.7m sleepers then have… I think frame and truss is stuffed up?A stud is not required under the truss in most circumstances, they are often required for trusses that carry loads but not a common truss such as this one.
However in your… nomad replied 9 April 2010 ago nomadApr 09, 2010 2:59 pm Brick Mortar
The 6 sand ratio is a compromise between elasticity and compression strength, to allow for movement, less than 6 will reduce the ability to take up movement. Lime is added… Illegally built house onto existing wallI think once all avenues have been exhaused, you simply need to give public notice of your intentions and seek objections, by a news paper advert and posing a sign, the… Please, can anyone give opinions of our SS's proposed solution?
I've posted about this in my own thread (towards the top of the first page, pics of the beam are in the… ANY BRICKIES OUT THERE....HELP!!The quickest way to fix this problem is the grinder. This is what they did to our house when brick units were too close, they just grind the front of the bricks a bit and… zaphod replied 25 April 2010 ago kid81Apr 27, 2010 11:59 am SWIMMING POOLI am building a new house but cannot afford the pool now. I went with stumps for flooring but told the engineer I would like a pool in the future to back right up to the… 6x6m garage frames (timber)Thanks for all your replies guys.
I've emailed the plans to the inspector to get his thoughts on them and we'll see what happens from there. I've also been looking at… PeterH replied 11 May 2010 ago Deck Regulations in QueenslandI too am seeking regulations on a raised deck in the ipswich area. If I find anything I will sure let you know  Until then, ill keep on searching Brickwork ok?Thanks for all hints and advices. The downpipe was unfortunately not installed in a way to cover that. I talked to a bricklayer (German, 25 years experience there but… cwoern replied 7 June 2010 ago DylanJun 07, 2010 7:39 pm Building Permit for Raised Deck with roofThanks for clearing that up Dennis! Appreciate it mate
Ok so I have spoken to the council and need to lodge some plans and engineering calcs. I remember using a design… Do these expansion joints look ok to you?Looking at the first two photos, things don't look all that bad. chances are after they put in the sealing compound the perps (vertical bits) will be concealed. The third… Casa2 replied 15 June 2010 ago Casa2Jun 15, 2010 2:07 pm House not build square Help!!We are at enclosed stage. Solilcitor has docs going back and forth but the builder is lying is arse off. I will go to QCAT if I need to. Do you recommend anything. Tinks replied 22 June 2010 ago TinksJun 22, 2010 9:26 am window set back from boundry?Thanks room4acubby, I'll take it up with my builder.
The current design has them deleting the eave over the window only, which looks stupid on the plan, and I'm sure even… how do I improve low water pressure?Hey guys the issue with this you need to take out the water saving device inside the tap.
I never understood why bath taps need to have this device installed as in the end… Martin replied 2 July 2010 ago When can I move in?Hi
We're about to embark on owner building a weekender with very few funds. We're planning on building to lock-up initially, then gradually, as… Piggy back Air conditionersMy whole house has split systems and only 2 circuit breakers for 6 a/c units. No idea bout the wiring, but by your own admission, you used a reputable a/c installer. Trust… kytonJul 22, 2010 2:06 pm Top hat batten specsHi all can anyone help me at all
I am building a shed and am having alot of trouble finding the spec for top hat batten
I would like to know the max… TDS replied 27 July 2010 ago
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