Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
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 hanging doorsWhen I did my time back in the late 60's it was 9 & 6
9" up from the bottom and 6" down from the top.
or to you young'ns 230mm & 150mm. Help with beam size for new openingYou will need to seek out an engineer who will do the comp's for you, which you can attach to your plans you have had drawn up for your proposal when you lodge them for a… My outdoor area is comprised of two different concrete slabs. One old slab that has some old paving on it and a newer slab that is about 70mm lower than the old one -… Brick SpallingHi:
I have a wooden farm house near Crookwell in NSW built prior to 1907 which I am slowly restoring.
The brickwork for the chimneys (for the two chimneys on the outside… Guzzi07 started a topic 3 January 2017 ago Taps - water hammer - how to stopYou can buy anti water hammer tap seals like the Hydroseal and other anti hammer devices like the Fix-a tap hammer relief valve.
Just Google "Anti water hammer fittings"… SaveH2O replied 30 December 2016 ago Planning and Builidng consent feesthe standard methodology in Australia is this - start off around the market rate, then gradually ramp up your fees and see how much a koala will bear. You'll find most… qebtel replied 30 December 2016 ago building a carportHi all
Long (relatively) time reader, first time poster 
I am moving back into one of my investment properties with the intention of doing some renovations to make it… kingy13 started a topic 28 December 2016 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 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 Strengthen a deckHi. 3 meters is excessive and I am guessing that they used 90x45 pine? Generally you would want to keep it at 2m max or 1.5m which would be better.
Some options, you… Adam.M replied 13 December 2016 ago Funny Dunny?Here is the setup, see the access pipe on the top right, i undid this to confirm if this made a different, it did not.
Extension, where to startYou can draw up and measure up and then quote yourself based on Bunnings prices, add a couple of thousand for misc. add your draftsman and council costs, then double that… 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… Plans for extensionHave they considered having a crack at the design themselves first?
A lots of draftsmen are just that, they can drive CAD. Don't expect them to come up with anything… Renovation plans and costings - adviceHey, can I ask where North is on your plans?
It is vital to know where the sun is before designing anything, otherwise you run the risk of spending all your hard earned… Basement renovation costsYou've done the right thing getting your geotech and civil engineers involved early to get independent professional design advice, but if you want cost advice then you're… 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 Major reno but in which order?!
Next 50 years... LOL, I know the feeling, we are finally wrapping up ours (#SSBBproject) after 4 years.
Your build sounds very similar to ours, in either order will be… 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 Conversion of shearing shed to houseVictorian homebuilders must be sick and tired of having to hire all these expert consultants at great expense and LOL you guys also have the worst record of building… Building company too expensive
They probably will get their nose out of joint if they miss out on the build job but I don't think you should be held to ransom if you don't want to proceed with them.… No Permit for existing extensionHi Miss Lotus
Its sounds like the structure on the boundary is non-compliant
the major issue with structures built on the boundary is fire compliance
Your issue now is to… 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… Plastering Cost BrisbaneI received a price from a plasterer for supply, install and finishing of plaster work which was $4,975.00 Including GST.
Does this seem competitive?
Kitchen
Wall 50… Jwalker86 started a topic 30 September 2016 ago Bathroom window ratingsIt will depend more on your local council more than anything else. Some like ours couldn't give a hoot if you are changing the window from clear to translucent. Changing… Please help: wall water barrier
You need to find where the moisture is coming in from outside. No point installing new plasterboard etc inside if the timber frame is continuously wet otherwise it will… Tiling Info Help?Hi Ness
If you're working with a red brick house it's important not to over-do it with the paving/tiling. While it can seem an obvious choice to use paving in a similar… JordanT replied 19 September 2016 ago
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