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This home is a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, it's simply beautiful. started a topic ago 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 20, 2023 12:25 am Bek.HNov 18, 2023 4:46 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 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 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… Home Noise Reduction/SoundproofingDepending on the windows, but some of them can be really sound proof to make a difference. E.g. I have triple glazed windows and even if you keep shouting right behind the… 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… Hollow sounding new Hybrid flooring.
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We have been doing heaps of hybrid floors lately.
The hollowness is caused by low spots in the slab or subfloor. No slab or particleboard floor is going to be… 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… Drilling into wallI use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. I have a home gym at home. It weights 150KG including the weight stack. I'm a big boy, around 150KG myself.
I was thinking about moving it up stairs to the second… jorgoAug 24, 2023 11:03 am Your house roof does not show rusting other than some surface rust on the flashings. In my opinion you dont need to replace or paint the roof other than treat surface rust… Hi,
Looking to add an ensuite to one of the bedrooms and make it a Master BR.
Please see the attached current floorplan.
Need suggestions on what's the best way to do… Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor plan. BUT has land out to the left-hand side that we can extend out on (see second… Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable.
The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago.
My ensuite… LidiaJul 08, 2023 10:28 am 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…
The DIY project can be broken into two major steps. Planning and Design and Construction. Both of these steps are as important as one another to ensure you give… Hello Josh,
This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China.
If you have requirement to purchase… Following these simple steps will help you mitigate unwanted costs, have your expectations met and give… Driveway works under a CDCI want to build a bigger driveway (without a nature strip) than has been approved under my CDC. I’ve also had a DA approved to build a deck. It looks like I can do this… Brick pier replacement methodology / tipsJust be careful with building stability during construction, that is when the structure may be weakened, refer to your engineering drawings for stability methodology. Help with insurance claimHi there, long-time lurker but first time posting.
I've bought a house 2 and a bit years ago and last year we had some major water damage on a converted pergola area… Extension Cost - MelbourneHi Ray,
can you share it with me too?
Looking to add an extension that roughly 80sqm to add living, Master bed, wir and enquite bathroom. Hi All, Just wondering if it is possible to apply for zero lot post build?
We have new house built about a year ago, unfortunately we failed to consider zero lot design… Painter help needed Zinsser Bin smell issueHi guys,
Painters or anyone who has experience applying Zinsser Bin (shellac based) help and advice is appreciated
I have used two thick coats of Zinsser bin to block… Pavlo started a topic 23 March ago PavloMar 23, 2023 10:25 pm spafuMar 14, 2023 12:34 am
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