Renovation + Home Improvement NSW 
Loft ladder recommendationsHi,
I'm after a loft ladder which can be square set to fit flush with the gyprock. All the ones I've seen so far show an architrave being used.
I'm sure some of these… alexf40 started a topic 21 January 2020 ago You might find my BIM Rose Chart Illustrative Informative
In terms of electrical rewiring the electrical Trade will take a bigger portion of the Budget
Savings will have… installing floorboards NSW apartmenthi guys
looking to replace a few timber floorboards that were damaged myself. It would be glued directly to the concrete in the apartment in NSW. Wondering if i need a… Question regarding screwing down deckGreat choice, we have used sleepers for decking on a few projects, and about to do another. Looks the bomb, really does. You wont need to screw down any more than you have… Load bearing - yes or notroy1888
A correct photo taken with the insulation removed over an internal wall would tell you they are trusses?
Unfortunately, a builder can't advise you on the Truss… Pool earthing rod missingHi all
We had a new pool put in a few months ago. I'm on the process of landscaping around it and I've found a wire coming from the concrete pool that I reckon is the… meminiau started a topic 11 October 2018 ago new construction versus existing dwellingHi 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… Display home Built in Study DesksYeh 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… 6banga replied 1 November 2017 ago Recessing fridge wallIt 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… Storey ExtensionI'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… Building a new deck over concrete cancer o 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…
Hi Everyone,
I am currently doing an owner build and stuck on what I should be doing under the decking of our alfresco. Should I be laying Scyon sheeting, battens and… Tiling in herringbone styleIt's a very fiddly pattern, because every edge tile needs to be cut, which is not always the case with brick or stack pattern. Unfortunately, if that is what your tiler… Villaboard vs tile underlayVillaboard is impact & water resistant. Drill it and you'll find out. Tile underlay is not water resistant, you cannot use it to sheet a wall in a wet area, but you… qebtel replied 28 February 2017 ago How to save money on renovationsOne great way to save even for future home improvements is by maintaining your electrical wires working at its best state. Because keeping them in good condition could… buildX replied 24 February 2017 ago SMALL EXTENSION TO BLUEBOARD HOUSE
i can give more details... what do you want to know... there is a sloping roof over the back part of house
please see floorplans attached DU86 replied 9 February 2017 ago Wooden boardwalkHey guys I'm building a wooden boardwalk at the front of my house. This is my first attempt at Diy. I need opinions on what way I should have it going. How do I post… External Decorative Fixed Blade ShuttersIT's actually pretty hard to match old stuff on your house - tile, brick, and pretty much all the other materials, if you hadn't kept some spare stuff aside when you first… Zacuba BricksDoes anyone know if you can still source Zacuba bricks? PGH have a similar colour but the Zacuba are slightly smaller than a standard brick. I am doing an extension and… cross74 started a topic 20 January 2017 ago Council InspectionsThe NSW Ombudsman complaint handling work is aimed at exposing and eliminating conduct that is illegal, unreasonable, unjust or oppressive, improperly discriminatory,… Jennie1 replied 27 December 2016 ago Kitchen Hob wallWill you replace the kitchen? Maybe just remove the whole Wall.
leni replied 11 December 2016 ago
That's very logical - I think I'll go with this.
On another note, the stonemason mentioned there might be a 5mm gap between the benchtop and the IKEA cabinets due to… Suspended weight from raftersThat'll be fine. It's just like you walking on the rafters.
Effectively you have 5kg on each rafter. Not a problem at all
Crazyk replied 1 November 2016 ago Stripping of Outdoor DeckWe have a large outdoor deck which was coated with Intergrain Ultradeck. Most of the deck is fine, but around the edges (where it gets the most sun & rain) it is peeling.… GillyM started a topic 31 October 2016 ago Builder/ Carpenter Newcastle areaHi all,
We have just bought our first home I am looking at removing a load bearing wall and reducing the size of another to open up the living areas. I have been into the… 4wdewok started a topic 23 October 2016 ago Hi All
My wife and I Moved into my Masterton Home about 1 year ago and have a decent size home theater room. A niche was installed against one of the walls. The niche is…
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