Renovation + Home Improvement NSW 
Yet another terrace renovation =)I've replied in your other thread about PCA's.
I'm unsure of the cost or feasibility of the polished concrete for your bathroom so I'll leave that up to others to advise… kytonAug 18, 2012 8:41 am LailaAug 10, 2012 8:34 pm Bifolds & Stackers & Floors, oh my!Have you checked out the bi fold doors? We just put some in and the part that the doors sit up against (bottom seal) is a couple cm high to create a seal. Not sure if this… Laila replied 10 August 2012 ago LailaAug 10, 2012 8:30 pm AdviceTry the council first, bring a plan or sketch and ask for their opinion. As a builder I can tell you that anything is possible but whether it is feasible it's a question… Any ideas on what to do to cover up/replace the ugly board thingo on the front of this house?
Stack stone was discussed. Decided it was too try hard for an old… Replacing warped ceiling panelsNow it's an architecturally designed, cutting edge house built by a master craftsman and estimated to be worth millions !
Stewie External colour scheme ideasAs well as painting, I'd trash the front landing and stairs and upgrade it to something much more modern. It really does detract from the rest of the house even at this… California Bungalow Verandah ColumnsVery Art Deco-ish.
As above , not a common building product but could be made quite easily out of concrete, fibreglass or concrete if you wanted it to look exactly the… BathroomNo Stewie, I didnt 'mis-hear' him nor did I mis-read the post and stand by my previous statement.
I was pointing my reply to Thom, not… Floor BoardsIt is probably just a bowed bearer not being carried on a pier until you walk over it ( easily fixed ).
Get another adult to walk over the floor while you are underneath… extending upWork out your budget first, do a quick scale drawing of the upstairs layout then get an engineer to have a quick look for whether it is possible or not.
I tell my clients… help with colorbond gateTo help support the weight without a brace is to buy caster wheel, the brace will make the colorbond more firm when opening it, without having that wobble in it.
Hope… Rafter Direction & Size adviceA sketch or proper drawing of the floorplan with existing and proposed setout including existing roof lines would help a lot here...
Stewie Our Remodel - Wallpaper nightmare!
Wow what a transformation. We are also renovating a 70s house. No wallpaper when we bought it but I think it must have had some at some stage! It has a crazy green… Renovation in North Sydney areaGo to their website and click on the development tab then scroll down to their LEP.
Download the North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 and have a look in there.
They… CarportYeah, I agree with Uncle Arfur, the original engineer designed it , the builder built it according to his drawings so the engineer should be accountable here.
Maybe some… DIY renovations or Subcontracting?Your main point seems to be your aversion to physical strain rather than if one is competent to do DIY and the huge savings to be made.
Conversely, nothing looks worse… Foundations - Who builds them?Pretty much got it all there,
You may be able to get a Chippie who can do the setout and footings as well.
The footing may be as simple as a 200mm trench with a single… mgilla replied 25 April 2012 ago garage slab price helpWe've just build a 15x9m steel framed shed. From memory these were our slab costs:
Site works - $1600 (including roadbase and bobcat/mini digger hire
Mesh - $800
Pine for… How to tell if wall is load bearingGreat thanks Mgilla, I am quite sure it is not load bearing as from what I can see in the roof the trusses are all self braced. The only thing they are touching is the… The cupboard will be 60cm deep (in total) with 50cm of desk space depth. I've used the built-in in my daughters room for comparison (actually moved my laptop, monitor,… Possible floorplan feedbackGreat pics ... what the hell was that stuff on the walls??? The gyprock looks so much nicer than fake bricks! Looks like you had a lot of fun but what a mess! Can't… Mclaren replied 23 February 2012 ago Tatami Flooring Platform renovationI think "finella" has already listed all major suppliers in Australia...
One thing to look out for is the actually quality and thickness of the Tatami mats, so compare… Job SpecificationsWho drew up your plans - an Architect or Draftie ?
Whoever it was I'd get them to draw up your detailed specs as they would be more familiar with all the details of your… Minor (?!) changesoh yes, on the original it had a loo in the laundry..eek, might want to keep that somehow.
and the original had a lounge that looks smaller than on this plan, so might not… kiwi replied 25 January 2012 ago Builders LicenseYes, I agree. An owner builder can produce a good or bad product, depending on the person.
Generally speaking an owner builder, with the same amount of money to spend (or… Casa2 replied 20 January 2012 ago Casa2Jan 20, 2012 7:47 am Structural Engineer / Architect - SydneyI was in a similar situation as you: just 12 months ahead. We're currently undertaking a major renovation, also on the Lower North Shore (I've got a thread running on… roba replied 15 January 2012 ago
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