Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
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I haven't posted in a few years, but thought I'd ask a question. In our current house some of the outside rendered wall is flaking off. I am thinking of…
Hi Ecoeco,
What do you think about the material of the facade we should go with? Render or weatherboard? And what color do you think it will make a nice standout with… Hi all,
I'd like to build a seemingly simple portico over our front door, but struggling to find any good examples online with working drawings showing best way to build… Concealed gutter conversion
Hi Jozzsef, I was just reading tour comment from a year ago that you replaced your concealed gutters to exposed yourself. Do you have the time to explain the process and… fiona32 replied 11 October 2021 ago Your backyard is facing south, so building a sunroom is useless because there won't be much sun during the colder months.
Your option 1 is probably the easier and cheaper… Wet subfloorSearch
best to contact a local design engineer, they should do a site visit, geotech assessment,
Sump design and detail, compliance/certification , etc, etc.
It's always… Stratco or Shademaster?Hi there, i am having the exact dilemma..can you please share which one did you eventually go with? Stratco or Shademaster? Thanks! nref81 replied 6 October 2021 ago
Just after advise on the way staircase is framed up where its finished on landing. The lip of the side staircase i thought should be wider then 5-10mm where it finishes… House Exterior colour scheme
Completely agree, which is why we plan to remove the fence and have the windows painted.
Think the previous owners/builders were possibly colour blind : ) GemzC replied 30 September 2021 ago GemzCSep 30, 2021 3:12 pm Cathedral ceiling v flat ceiling
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That's a fair question, and I don't mean to dodge it, but I have to at the moment based on the lack of timber supply in different categories at any one given… Converting alfresco to living room
Hi Abbie I am really interested to know what did you end up doing to your alfresco? Did you need council approval? what did you do with the floors? Please share your… faykis replied 28 September 2021 ago Bathroom window regulationsI'm renovating a bathroom and am trying to find clarification of the rules around windows in terms of privacy.
I'm not sure if I need to be looking at the council DCP or… mike1966 started a topic 26 September 2021 ago Building Permit Application for Batten ScreenWe are looking at installing a 2.7 metre tall Merbau Batten Screen that will be 12 metres long, and I am currently putting together a building permit application for… MelBr started a topic 23 September 2021 ago MelBrSep 23, 2021 11:32 am
Hi oklouise, thanks so much they are great suggestions! We are meeting with the builder on Tuesday so will run through these options. Agree on single vanity and laundry… AirConditioner quandaryI currently have a single storey ground floor house with a ducted reverse cycle system and an outside wall unit. I have plans in to add an upstairs addition. The builder… skylights started a topic 14 September 2021 ago Noggings requiredyeah because it doesnt look like theres any room to attach something to the back and ensure the board is waterproofed or sealed in some way.
I assumed the stud walls… Noname replied 31 August 2021 ago First time home owner wanting to extend
no point making plans unless you know what you can spend so start with the bank and a builder will be reluctant top quote without a rough plan and a designer will be… Floor Plan Reconfiguration- Advice NeededWhile it is a large block it looks like the back part has already been extended. I don't know if there is much scope for further extension without losing the backyard.
The… Skirting board dilemmaAs with any flooring installation, it is important to understand the options available and their cost. If the floor was already level when you bought it and you didn't… Playing around with some toilet-in-bath ideas here... I think I like option B best: best privacy for toilet and shower, best amount of room and privacy (assuming door is… Hi,
I have had a window removed and replaced with brick.
Due to the workmanship (massive variation in perpend thickness, bricks are more than 2mm out of step and the… Constructing an exterior stud wallThere is only one simple way I can think of that would work although as I stated above it's not really ideal.
Are you planning on installing a door to the outside in the… chippy replied 14 August 2021 ago Section 4.55 Alteration - Do I need one?We have DA approval for a renovation project but haven't started yet. We are considering a few alterations to our original plan but I can't determine if I require a… Plasterboard Crack RepairThe old part of my property is an original settler's cottage, built around 1850. The new part at the rear was built in the 1980s.
There is an open doorway between the… Matt796 started a topic 10 August 2021 ago Paint coloursWell, I think it all depends on how bright the brick is at your house. It's a pity you didn't attach a… Glenda S started a topic 10 August 2021 ago Extension 2400 to 2700 ceilings
we need to see your floor plans to better understand the new spaces but easiest way to change ceiling heights is not to attempt to have them match by keeping the dividing… Converting garage - slabYou will need a building permit to convert a garage into a habitable room so you should in the first instance speak to the council building surveyor if you want free… We are just about to get a verandah designed for our high-level house in the inland savannah tropics - i.e. always warm and long months of constant high temperatures and… Laminate Flooring - ExpectationCheck the levelness requirement specification of the boards and check your floor surface to the mm after its been levelled to ensute your boards and new base surface will… Struggling with Colour selection - deckingANy more suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I feel a grey colour goes best with our bricks but having said that our roof guttering is Colorbond Jasper and all of… MCDAT replied 26 July 2021 ago MCDATJul 26, 2021 1:52 pm
some of your dimensions are inconsistent and i don't think your new bathrooms fits the available space allowing for wall thicknesses and i've suggested an alterative with… Struggling with floor plan
i'm very happy to offer an opinion and my very basic CAD plans at no cost to help get you started but it's always best to engage a professional for final plans...what… Extension in Essendon: help please 🙏🏻
a builder and draftsperson will need to know what you want to do and it can be helpful to post a plan of the existing house and a plan of the block of land showing the… HowieJul 15, 2021 4:44 am HowieJul 15, 2021 4:37 am Extension/Renovation ideas neededYep, I reckon you’re spot on. That kitchen / living space looks nice and open - I’d personally convert the lounge/study into a master bedroom given the other bedrooms… Howie replied 15 July 2021 ago HowieJul 15, 2021 4:32 am Hi I am wondering to know is it possible to add alfresco to our living room as we have plenty room on backyard already , if yes what’s the estimate to remove the both… Bluestone wallHi, first time poster here. I have a large bluestone wall at the front house (consisting of many bluestone pitchers). We're likely to knockdown and rebuild an existing… Hi All,
hoping for some suggestions on what we can do to our house.
We renovated out the back and added a large extension (Blueboard) but need to do something with the… Brick exterior rennovation - help!
That is literally the ugliest brick I have ever seen!
You're right, you have two options:
1. Render - If you are in Sydney I can refer you to one of my guys who will…
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