Renovation + Home Improvement
WA
Just bought a new 80 sq m apartment under construction in Perth. There is not a lot of space for things (and I'm a collector), but there is a long wall in the living… Architect vs designer vs builderYour build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… alexp79 replied 2 September 2023 ago Coming back to your old stomping grounds, huh? Renovations on a budget can be quite the journey. It's like giving your house a new lease on life. The twist of not knowing… Damage to flooring - liabilities and costsYou have the right to use your own preferred installer rather than the clients, you did the damage you have the right to repair. If there was a dispute over the quality… Paint Chip from Brick Wall for MatchingHaha not a chance they were going to let me borrow their tester but I ended up just chipping some brick behind the fridge and peeling a bit off. Have patched it now. All… samc replied 5 March 2020 ago samcMar 04, 2020 11:01 pm Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?Thank you both for your responses. Much appreciated.
We didn't end up with anticon either - builder didn't recommend it back then (one of WA's best supposedly????)
Looks… Althom replied 24 February 2020 ago Replacing two gable roofs with one.....
Fair enough, but the offset is the cost of continually repairing the existing gutters.
Anyway, back to your original question, you'd need to settle on a design, and… Hot west facing garageHi... just noted your topic. I had insulated door garage installed during house build with Metricon 2 1/2 years ago for North facing garage. Works great summer/winter. I… Insulated Garage Door OR Shade SailsOur garage door faces west and in summer the garage is stinking hot. I've tried some foil backed insulation on the door which has helped but am now considering two… Althom started a topic 27 October 2018 ago My First Home RenoI am happy with my firs renovation for my home by and the . They give me best plan and idea in my budget. Replace skirting?There's simply no comparison, no Scotia look is so much cleaner and classier. Joker replied 17 February 2018 ago JokerFeb 17, 2018 5:42 pm NiennAug 06, 2017 10:16 pm Hi,
I just had a question - would we need council approval (we are City of Wanneroo, WA) for a feature wall similar to the attached.
It would be inside the fence line and… Owner Builder InsuranceHi Debshere,
I know this is a late reply, but we are still around (thanks for the mention Beetaloo). It's been a while since we were affiliated with Westcourt though. Now… Hi all
I have an old brick and tile house, 1940s, and in the original part of home the walls have a textured paint finish to them - see below
I would like to smooth… Floor Tolerances for ExtensionYeasss, I would appreciate your help - I'm also looking for info!
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tjbu replied 15 December 2016 ago tjbuDec 15, 2016 10:52 pm First Time Renovating - where do we startHi SM,
My personal opinion would be to either have a rough sketch and specifications of what you are wanting, if you can do that yourself sweet, or engage an architect or…
I think they look great.
We want a similar theme and have chosen these for the downstairs wet area:
And these for upstairs wet area
Ceiling supportAs long as you move it so that the underpurlin is still supported and the base of the strut is bearing over a wall plate and stud then you could move it ( with certain… Renovation/extension PerthHi all, i am new here, from Perth and just about to begin a big renovation plus extension to our house... So hoping to get LOTS of advice from you all ?
My first… Debshere started a topic 25 May 2016 ago Has anyone had experience with exposed truss or beams with skylights or knows anyone who can do something like this?
Hi guys! I could really use your help!
My partner and I have purchased a lovely 2x1 which we knew would need to be renovated to add 1 x bedroom and 1 x bathroom to make… Our Kitchen Renovation ~ progress so farHi Rebuilder86,
Thanks for your opinion.
Maybe I should have mentioned I'm going for a more coastal / scandi interior look. We are doing the external front elevation bay… First home, first renovationsShowers recesses here in Perth were all/supposed to be like that. Its to avoid the need for waterproofing. Its not the owner, its the builder and they did it to code. Now… ceiling renovationyeh B.I.N shellac, metho based is the only real option. does such a good job it even stops new stains from coming through.
Also, whats an ice dam?? im guessing a valley… Paintyou really want to remove lead paint from an entire house?
That is not the most commonly done thing. Usually ppl just paint over it, then its hidden, safely underneath.
If… Wrong house plans approved.Makes sense, twin_dad.
Building will commence a little after Christmas.... and now I think for me, the happiness
of building our new home outweighs the small drama of a… Happyme replied 14 November 2015 ago Roof joists Buy builders string, nail it at one end and pull it very tight. It should provide an indication (over a distance of a couple of metres) of how much difference there is…
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