Building, Renovation & Maintenance
Best electric hot water system in 2024?I’d go heat pump, efficient and you can have a large storage tank so you don’t run out. If the house is big it can take a while for the water to run hot.
I was lucky… PulseApr 25, 2024 9:46 pm Pivot door vs. hinged door?I personally think pivot door are over the top, as you said a bit impractical having a small useless section and poor insulation. I’m pretty happy with a 920x 2040 with… PulseApr 25, 2024 6:11 pm Owner Builder : Need some helpHi VK,
Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations.
Also, I suggest… NARIAApr 25, 2024 1:30 pm 750mm wide joinery - drawers?Like pulse said, you can fit drawers however because of the placement of the sink there isn't much depth so you would have to have cut outs for the waste pipes.
It all… Solar Panel InstallationAlso, if you get the builder to install/supply, they have the option to take the Gov. STCs.
Can add up to a couple of thousand in their pocket..
Tree on DrivewayHi All,
Im in the Hornsby council, and need to remove a tree on the natures strip for a driveway.
Been trying to call and done online requests for weeks now, but just… Tree Worries.Hi All
Hoping someone can help me with this worry.
I'm in the process of an new build, and unable to remove any of the trees in my neighbors lot (due to heritage… Building With AllCastle Homes
Hi may I please check.
Did you get any aback offers with your contract?
Would you have the brochure by any chance ?
We signed up end of year but I did not save the… Hi Everyone,
Looking for opinions on how to orient… I am in a difficult situation. Long story short I have been handed over my brand new home in Sydney with everything in the house being great except the windows that were… Carlisle Building Experience
Carlisle use to sneak a water resistant "Performance Solution" into their contracts. Have you checked your contract for same? AS4654.2-2012 External Membranes it is "Informative" but if you get water ingress your insurance assessor will go to this straight away and if not achieved, they will deny… Getting a construction lawyerMofflepop,
Are you building around Qld Manly?
Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer.
Construction: we have…
I haven’t. But have a Lowe Design home. Not only did I find Matt Lowe patronising and a bully, but the home is NOT TO CODE.
I have water coming through the bricks… NCC Changes Coming 1 May 2024I engaged my builder in December last year and we’ve been working on preliminary drawings for last couple of months.
I got a call from the salesperson this morning… Bro started a topic 23 April ago
your new kitchen and living area looks great and we need accurate dimensions to be specific but with the thickness of the brick column you may be able to line the inside… We are having a bathroom reddone.
The builders are putting down two coats of waterproofing and then screed and then another coat of waterproofing. This is what I have been…
we need accurate dimensions as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed etc to make specific suggestions but, based on estimated rooms sizes, it could be… Dean HomesHello Venusmarz, we are considering Dean Homes for our project, may I know how did your build go? Also if your home is completed how is after build service? Were there any… Floating floor boards over slate tilesTo put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of… Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush
Pool coverThere are no other options other than installing a void protection, over the pool Radcliffe Estate - Wyee
Hey there,
I have just secured an unregistered block in Radcliffe recently and am keen to speak to other people in the area and find out what their experience was like.… Double Brick homesDouble brick homes are the worst type of building conventions for the australian climate smart or normal switchesShelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with… Sealing Gas heater brevis underground ductHi everyone
Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed by previous owners (<1 year old) but live in a relatively large house - 4 bdr - and only… Waterproofing around door jam?Screed is installed before or after,
what was not up to code?
You have 4x images, door frame, The work is poorly applied rough, with no care for how it should be done, if…
As per title, unsure if my land doesn’t have enough fill. The house on the left seems to have higher elevation. Not sure if the empty lot in between has just been… Shed Slab over SoakwellOne corner of my shed slab will be directly over a 1400mm diameter concrete soakwell. Is it feasible to fill the soakwell with concrete then lay the shed slab over the… RodC started a topic 20 April ago RodCApr 20, 2024 10:17 am
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