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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 March 2018

Roofspace storage and downlights.

Roofspace storage and downlights.

Newts more info required are you putting a loft/attic floor in the roof space? BTW photos do help

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 05, 2018 1:33 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

You can see the frame has come loose from the wall. So I'm a bit confused as to how to attach the new section to the wall, or is it held in simply by being tight?

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alexr
Mar 02, 2018 1:12 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 March 2018

Home Renovation (first time)

Home Renovation (first time)

Brendon thanks for the info The bunnings link is to an exhaust Fan? See if you can track down a "Two Room Transfer Kit" with a …

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 01, 2018 11:35 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 February 2018

Very first step - Architect vs Council

Very first step - Architect vs Council

Danraw Continuing on from planning is Costing & Building you might want to also read & Having the right BIM Tools (Building Information Model, Construction &…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 28, 2018 10:31 am
StructuralBIMGuy
mydreamhom3
mydreamhom3
27 February 2018

My First Home Reno

My First Home Reno

I am happy with my firs renovation for my home by and the . They give me best plan and idea in my budget.

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mydreamhom3
Feb 27, 2018 1:40 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
23 February 2018

Extension for blonde brick house

Extension for blonde brick house

There are brick matching service available - check online.

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arcadelt
Feb 23, 2018 11:26 am
Joker
Joker
17 February 2018

Replace skirting?

Replace skirting?

There's simply no comparison, no Scotia look is so much cleaner and classier.

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Joker
Feb 17, 2018 6:42 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
14 February 2018

Insulating subfloor - from above or below???

Insulating subfloor - from above or below???

If you plan on pulling the floor up anyway, do it then. You can drop Batts in from above for thermal and put a regipol rubber sheet matting over the joists (and below the…

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Our Build123
Feb 14, 2018 10:58 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
Our Build123
14 February 2018

What insurance covers the home during renovation

What insurance covers the home during renovation

The builder should have a construction all risk policy in place to cover any damages they may cause on site. Regards James Mason www.renovationjunkies.com.au

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Our Build123
Feb 14, 2018 10:52 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
Our Build123
14 February 2018

Occupation Certificate - organised by builder??

Occupation Certificate - organised by builder??

Hi mate Was there anything written into your contract about who is responsible for obtaining council approval? From memory I thought this was a line item that requires…

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Our Build123
Feb 14, 2018 10:48 pm
Our Build123
Grarty
Grarty
4 February 2018

Ideas on how to remodel front porch

Ideas on how to remodel front porch

Really appreciate your getting back to me. Yes, we actually chose the house because it is a bit different with some charm. My husband refers to the beam style as ranch,…

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Grarty
Feb 04, 2018 8:38 pm
Grarty
Our Build123
Our Build123
28 January 2018

Renovating - How much to add a room

Renovating - How much to add a room

if you have decided to upgrade your home or to renovate your home then first thing is first just complete the area first after that come to your kitchen and then so on.…

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Our Build123
Jan 28, 2018 8:59 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
Our Build123
28 January 2018

Converting bedroom to bathroom- need ideas on floor plan- ne

Converting bedroom to bathroom- need ideas on floor plan- ne

That will work well. Is the floor structure bears and joists? If so as long as there is good access under the floor getting the new plumbing in should be doable. If the…

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Our Build123
Jan 28, 2018 9:43 am
Our Build123
Mako
Mako
22 January 2018

Sectioning Off Part of House for Student Accom

Sectioning Off Part of House for Student Accom

I live in double story house in Melbs Eastern suburbs Proximity to Unis etc , in terms of distance / transport is quite good There is just myself & partner at the house…

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Mako
Jan 22, 2018 10:26 pm

Hi I would like some advice about building on a preexisting slab that has a sewer line underneath. I have a 1960s built house which had an asbestos garage that I had…

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Canella
Jan 20, 2018 11:55 am
building-expert
building-expert
19 January 2018

Asbestos around pipe?

Asbestos around pipe?

Asbestos is only dangerous if it is disturbed becomes airborne and can be inhaled. To me this looks like an old pipe going through old wall and the penetration is old even…

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building-expert
Jan 19, 2018 7:01 am
building-expert
Token3
Token3
6 January 2018

House raise and build under costs

House raise and build under costs

queenslanderreno1 Did you end up finalising costs? Old post but I'm looking into this myself, who did you use for the plans / build?

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Token3
Jan 06, 2018 12:10 pm
DaveTaylor
DaveTaylor
29 December 2017

'Carcelite' roofing?

'Carcelite' roofing?

Hi everyone, I have to replace a section of roofing in my 1930s home. This section of roofing was done in about 1960. The building inspector said he 'suspected' it was…

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DaveTaylor
Dec 29, 2017 7:10 pm
danieldb3
danieldb3
28 December 2017

Old tiles over sheet in kitchen. Will the boards look ok?

Old tiles over sheet in kitchen. Will the boards look ok?

Hi miss alison in my suggestion is better you can renovate your home using tiles because it shows beautiful and it can be patches your living area and hall.When people…

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danieldb3
Dec 28, 2017 6:33 pm
MisterSlope
MisterSlope
27 December 2017

Recommended Sydney builders company for major renovation?

Recommended Sydney builders company for major renovation?

I recommend you to fix a consultation with bpsdevelopments once. They are one of the most reputed and…

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MisterSlope
Dec 27, 2017 7:13 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 December 2017

Extensions for a steel frame house

Extensions for a steel frame house

TCKID Welcome to the forum If you wish to put up a rough sketch, budget, data (ie areas) and more specific info I am happy to help with preliminary Engineering &…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 23, 2017 9:47 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Hi all, my first post and hope this makes sense along with the diagram prepared to help aid my description. The space I have upstairs is very small and I am unable to fit…

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Samomics
Dec 21, 2017 5:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 December 2017

Balcony over alfresco

Balcony over alfresco

Kazz It may not be as simple as adding a balcony over an existing alfresco area you may also need to, add pad footings, Trim the GF Roof, cut in and flash a…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 19, 2017 6:30 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
BespokeHB
BespokeHB
6 December 2017

new construction versus existing dwelling

new construction versus existing dwelling

Hi Chica, like BespokeHB said, try to follow this up with a contractor or your estate advisor to gather the factors needed to make the most efficient decision regarding…

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BespokeHB
Dec 06, 2017 11:14 am
BespokeHB
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
3 December 2017

Has anyone used Attic Group

Has anyone used Attic Group

crazysafari Attics have been discussed I do recommend that you get it designed yourself and then get 3 builders to quotes Lofts prices have a tendency to vary considerably hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 03, 2017 11:46 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
arcadelt
arcadelt
3 December 2017

can you insulate the exterior of a double brick wall???

can you insulate the exterior of a double brick wall???

The difficulties of living in the city with surrounding buildings - pity. Seems insulating would be best all round then. Best of luck with it.

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arcadelt
Dec 03, 2017 7:41 am
nemisis
nemisis
1 December 2017

Looking for a Project Manager

Looking for a Project Manager

Hey, last time we did renovation we hired inOne. They did really a lot of work for us, as we wanted to make a part of house our office. It was a hell of project, but they…

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nemisis
Dec 01, 2017 4:30 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
28 November 2017

Render, half render or no render

Render, half render or no render

yeh i think those bricks should be left, 1.gutters painted with gloss acrylic to a herritage colour, possibly brunswick green, 2. the roof cleaned, anti moulded and…

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rebuilder86
Nov 28, 2017 9:26 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
28 November 2017

Gyprocking on all walls and ceilng to make it more modern?

Gyprocking on all walls and ceilng to make it more modern?

i do drylining all the time. Drylining: attaching gyproc sheets straight to the brickwork with CSR masonry adhesive and masonry nails. The nice sharp beaded corners and…

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rebuilder86
Nov 28, 2017 8:49 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 November 2017

extension vs Knock Down Rebuild

extension vs Knock Down Rebuild

Hi lay69u welcome to the forum Most Designers & Builders offer a free one hour consultation unfortunately I think designers often lack engineering, build costs &…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 25, 2017 9:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MissAlison
MissAlison
23 November 2017

Concrete balustrades, what on earth to do?

Concrete balustrades, what on earth to do?

Good idea re-demo. They are pretty busy around here, but I could always try. It's in Avondale Heights, north west of Melbourne. These era houses are becoming more popular…

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MissAlison
Nov 23, 2017 3:21 pm

Hey all - I'm sure this topic has been discussed many times but the last was over 5 years ago. We live in Brisbane and looking to buy a Queenslander, colonial or cottage…

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overwhelmed83
Nov 16, 2017 2:25 pm
libos04
libos04
15 November 2017

Cladding suggestions

Cladding suggestions

Hi, actually Gold Coast! We are starting to consider the option of just painting brick and maybe just having some timber batten feature areas...

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libos04
Nov 15, 2017 11:59 am

Hello, We recently had our Queenslander with VJ walls painted by a professional painter. Within 3 days the vertical joints had began to crack. There are now a lot of…

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Pretzel2311
Nov 14, 2017 7:44 pm
FionaK
FionaK
10 November 2017

Stone company recommendations in Melbourne please?

Stone company recommendations in Melbourne please?

Hi everyone, we are getting new kitchen cabinets in a couple of weeks and know I am leaving this late but am looking for recommendations for good stone benchtop companies…

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FionaK
Nov 10, 2017 5:41 pm
FionaK
arcadelt
arcadelt
5 November 2017

Removing old air conditioner in Asbestos wall

Removing old air conditioner in Asbestos wall

The aim is to avoid releasing asbestos fibres from bonded asbestos, so I guess if you can do the job while achieving that, you can leave the asbestos in place. I think it…

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arcadelt
Nov 05, 2017 7:50 am
DamNita
DamNita
3 November 2017

Our home renovation with a Caesarstone twist!

Our home renovation with a Caesarstone twist!
1, 2, 3

...oh and I too have the Siemens Fully Integrated and love the timer / light feature. Very cool.

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DamNita
Nov 03, 2017 3:54 pm
DamNita
mike16889
mike16889
1 November 2017

bbq area/pergola plans

bbq area/pergola plans

hello, im new here, me and my partner are looking to add a bbq area comming off the back of our house. the house is a brick vaneer, hardwood framed house built in…

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mike16889
Nov 01, 2017 9:27 pm
6banga
6banga
1 November 2017

Display home Built in Study Desks

Display home Built in Study Desks

Yeh I have thought about using a draw on at least one side would support the weight better and then I could just use my ledger board to support the free standing end. If I…

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6banga
Nov 01, 2017 8:42 pm
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
1 November 2017

Stairs and door entry floor renovation

Stairs and door entry floor renovation

is right, you wouldn't put laminate over nice timber like that and being such a small area you could easily hand…

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Carpentacular
Nov 01, 2017 4:11 pm
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
31 October 2017

Recessing fridge wall

Recessing fridge wall

It doesn't look like a load bearing wall, but you best wait until the roof is on before cutting anything. What you described is good enough, I'd just use 1 sheet of…

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Carpentacular
Oct 31, 2017 5:29 pm
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
30 October 2017

Give me ideas please

Give me ideas please

You have plenty of room to work with I wouldn't be moving the kitchen from where it is. For me to save on moving the plumbing, I 'd move the wall between the meals and…

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Carpentacular
Oct 30, 2017 7:47 am
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
29 October 2017

Floorboards

Floorboards

There's an article in reader's digest home maintenance (I have the book, only good thing my ex ever gave me) on how to fill holes and chips in floors which is super cheap…

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Carpentacular
Oct 29, 2017 1:12 pm
building-expert
building-expert
29 October 2017

Turning basement into liveable space

Turning basement into liveable space

I would start by looking at the construction drawings and specification to determine if there is any waterproofing and drainage. What if your slab does not have…

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building-expert
Oct 29, 2017 9:17 am
building-expert
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
27 October 2017

Storey Extension

Storey Extension

I'm a carpenter there are good reasons not to go up, 1) probably cost around 25% more than anything you can build at ground level if not more depending on the engineering…

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Carpentacular
Oct 27, 2017 10:24 am
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
27 October 2017

Full Gut renovation costs?

Full Gut renovation costs?

You could do it for that money if you had knowledge of building and buy material wisely, but those attributes aren't common.

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Carpentacular
Oct 27, 2017 9:33 am
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
26 October 2017

Building a new deck over concrete cancer

Building a new deck over concrete cancer

:Do I need council approval to demolish concrete veranda to put new timber decking" No if it's the same size in appearance, 40sqm will need approval. "Rather have the whole…

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Carpentacular
Oct 26, 2017 10:04 am
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
26 October 2017

Home Extension - Designs approved first or builder first?

Home Extension - Designs approved first or builder first?

As a carpenter my advice would to engage the best first floor addition mob in your area to do everything and you'll get what you paid for and if you don't you get what you…

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Carpentacular
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