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About to embark on our first (and hopefully only) renovation of our family home
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My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides - South and East. Dimension of the land is approx 28m*17m.
In the diagram, the black… Detect leaking pvc pipe undergoundMy first suspect area is at the bottom of the harvested downpipe furthest from the tank. PVC downpipes expand and contract with heat and cold, putting pressure on the… PulseMay 18, 2024 11:36 pm Hello everyone,
Not sure if I'm posting at the right place. Let me know if I need to move this post to somewhere else, otherwise please help if you can.
Mirvac built… Garage conversionI have an early 90’s built home where the garage is connected to the house under the existing roof. The garage already has gyprock ceiling and two windows. Would this be… Potential Asbestos?That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard.
Get it checked but typically asbestos was used in wet areas and plaster board or Masonite in other areas Proposed walk in linenDo you really want to accommodate the window? What is on the outside of the window? Do you want to be able to see your towels from outside?
I would blank the window from… mogliApr 06, 2024 9:02 pm
Is this what you talking about
Tradie charges to fix his mistakeUnless there were unforeseeable issues with the site, I dont think you should have to pay for contractors errors or poor planning.
I'd probably try and be reasonable and…
i think option 2 is much better with easy access to the garden without having to walk through the new sunroom which makes it a better room for guests and TV .a simple…
Hi there, we have classic cream gutters, fascia’s, roller door and undercover carport. We are are going to paint the roof a terracotta orange colour. After some… Offset Hinges
Yes, I had already tried searching those. In the end I am fabricating my own.
Hi everyone,
Newbie renovator here, after some advice for combining our family room in the picture and the alfresco and make a larger family room.
There is a flush sill… Terracotta roof draft issuesHi everyone
I have a terracotta tiles roof
When I climb inside the roof cavity I can feel that there is a draft inside the roof as the wind goes through the roof which is… Pavlo started a topic 26 January ago PavloJan 26, 2024 12:11 pm
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Would love some advice on a DIY project I've dived into that's now keeping me up at night.
We've got a cool 1970's Mid Century style house here in NZ and have always… Hi,
Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle.
We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… Roof Load Width NeededAny structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… Verandah repair - ledger attached to brickHi,
I'll be starting on my verandah repair soon - replace ledger, rafters, roofing iron, flashing etc. (fascia board already done).
My question is about the timber ledger… JayB001 started a topic 20 January ago Stairsnot sure how much but a “repair” should be ok, what ever that is technically Pulse replied 18 January ago PulseJan 18, 2024 9:47 pm Framing on floor joistsHouses have been framed on floor joists since settlement, chipboard flooring is only around for 50 years or so, so why would it not be satisfactory? However exercise skill… Backyard retreat or Granny Flat?I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it.
I want to build a small 20 square metre retreat in my backyard, it will have a… wendlle started a topic 31 December 2023 ago PulseDec 21, 2023 6:49 pm Hi, have purchased a house with 2 single garage doors. The Centre pillar one side sits proud to the other. Can I change 2 doors into one. Please see picture. 1. Roof cleaning and paint - which colour do you recommend? I often see black/ dark grey in use these days but I would prefer… Max23Nov 19, 2023 11:25 pm Bek.HNov 18, 2023 3:46 pm Plumbing variation
Thats fine, but he still needs to provide an account of the wroks. otherwise you could judt demand whatever for whatever. Im ptetty sure his lawyer will not progress if… Extending already approved patioIf your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval.
The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant Althom replied 8 November 2023 ago Extension costHi
Has anyone recently completed an extension in Melbourne.
Any idea at what I'd be looking at for an extension of our living room (adding 4mx5m). Np1234 started a topic 30 October 2023 ago Alternative to hallway?Might cheaper to changer your idea of what makes a home, have you considered building a porch? Newbie to Home renovation: DIY?
a building inspector should be able to tell you about any major problems but we need a floor plan with dimensions to clarify options for extra bedrooms ... sometime an… Renovating new home - Asbestos questionWhat you are looking at is fibrous plaster, true gypsum, it is cast on horizontal beds with fibers included to give strength. I has no Asbestos in it.
Houses before 1985… Sikaflex Pro instead of Window Flashing?
AFAIK, flashing is a minimum standard. Out of curiosity is your window glass stamped with AS requirements in any of the corners of each pane? Im almost certan if theyre…
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