Trixee, loving the insulated panel door and the slab edge insulation but I couldn't see the damp course or termite barrier.
Here we are suppose to have 75mm clear between the damp course and the external surface (paver/concrete/decking) saying that many only do 50mm or ignore it.
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1943Nov 12, 2015 11:59 am  livpal5Wow wow wow love that timber ceiling. Just gorgeous.  Thanks Livpal! twin_dadTrixee, loving the insulated panel door and the slab edge insulation but I couldn't see the damp course or termite barrier. Here we are suppose to have 75mm clear between the damp course and the external surface (paver/concrete/decking) saying that many only do 50mm or ignore it. Hm, don't know about this twin_dad. Thanks for pointing it out, I'll follow it up. Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1944Nov 12, 2015 10:39 pm twin_dadTrixee, loving the insulated panel door and the slab edge insulation but I couldn't see the damp course or termite barrier. Here we are suppose to have 75mm clear between the damp course and the external surface (paver/concrete/decking) saying that many only do 50mm or ignore it. So apparently there's a water-repellant product that gets mixed in with the cement used in the first course of bricks, done during the bricking stage obviously. This is what they use instead of the "damp course". As for the termite barrier, we used a spray. Although we may decide to use a physical barrier when we construct our deck. Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1945Nov 12, 2015 10:56 pm I went back and took more photos of the thermal break, for those interested. Still couldn't find a label. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Up close: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And the plumber was back and fitted my pretty taps! Kitchen (yes, they put some pavers in the sink to weight it down): Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Laundry: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1946Nov 12, 2015 11:03 pm  trixee twin_dadTrixee, loving the insulated panel door and the slab edge insulation but I couldn't see the damp course or termite barrier. Here we are suppose to have 75mm clear between the damp course and the external surface (paver/concrete/decking) saying that many only do 50mm or ignore it. So apparently there's a water-repellant product that gets mixed in with the cement used in the first course of bricks, done during the bricking stage obviously. This is what they use instead of the "damp course". As for the termite barrier, we used a spray. Although we may decide to use a physical barrier when we construct our deck. Yep this is what we went with too......when the bricks are being laid you can tell they are putting it in because the 'cement' is a different color Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1948Nov 12, 2015 11:09 pm Also, our painter got stuck in Bali so all previous dates have flown out the window. But the good news is he is supposed to be back tomorrow and will apparently work through the weekend. I had to reschedule appliance delivery for the date that PCI is supposed to be on, but hopefully everything else will be done by then. So here's my updated list! Builder to-do: Electrical finals - 80% complete Plumbing finals - 80% complete Alfresco ceiling - Done! Portico ceiling - 90% complete Gas finals Garage and laundry doors hung - Done! Doors painted Door hardware Powder room bench top Powder room ceiling cornice to be patched Ensuite ceiling painting Mirrors (incl. bar splashback) - delivered to site, hopefully installed tomorrow Shower screen - delivered to site, hopefully installed tomorrow Bathroom accessories Pelmet in library - Done! Attic manhole cover - Done! Paving - Done! Fix wavy roof at front General touch-ups Cabinetry adjustments Flyscreens Insulation (ceiling batts) Us to-do: Buy rainheads and downpipes - Nearly organised! Buy powder room mirror Floorboards sanded and sealed Plus lots more organising to do for post-handover, in no particular order: Driveway - Organised! Window treatments - Nearly organised! Painting Antenna Letter box Clothesline Skirting boards Rainwater tank - Nearly organised! Greywater system - Nearly organised! Gates Security system - Nearly organised! Shade sails Robe fitout Pantry fitout Doorbell Solar panels Portico tiling Alfresco tiling  27 Jun 2014 510 Adelaide Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1950Nov 12, 2015 11:28 pm Yet another point in how different building techniques can be! Thanks for the tap love  Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1951Nov 12, 2015 11:47 pm You are getting there Trixee. Love the close-up of your splash back and new tap. http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1953Nov 12, 2015 11:53 pm Trixee I absolutely LOVE the kitchen tap - so pretty and unusual. Pity about your painter but good that he'll be working over the weekend to make up for lost time Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1954Nov 13, 2015 1:24 am  housebythewaterYou are getting there Trixee. Love the close-up of your splash back and new tap. Slowly but surely! Melsie68Love your kitchen tap . Don't know if I have posted in your splash back . Looks great in all for different Hey Melsie, thanks!  MalSannieTrixee I absolutely LOVE the kitchen tap - so pretty and unusual. Pity about your painter but good that he'll be working over the weekend to make up for lost time Thanks MalSannie! Yes quite pleased that the painter is making up for lost time. We also want him to do the walls so hopefully he'll say yes. 08 Aug 2011 1,306 WA Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1955Nov 13, 2015 1:55 am Trixee, your house is looking very awesome indeed. Mine is now at lock up and should gather steam now. Ping me if you want an awesome lead on stainless steal alfresco fittout. Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1956Nov 13, 2015 1:58 am Wow cool kitchen tap! Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1957Nov 13, 2015 2:21 am Ooohh.. those ceilings trix!! Absolutely stunning to go with the rest of your stunning home!! Very cool kitchen tap too! 10 Dec 2014 1,451 WA Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1959Nov 13, 2015 11:05 am Taps look stunning Trixee, really set everything off! Great to be ticking some things off that list too... everything seems to be really coming along Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 1960Nov 13, 2015 12:20 pm AussieMarkTrixee, your house is looking very awesome indeed. Mine is now at lock up and should gather steam now. Ping me if you want an awesome lead on stainless steal alfresco fittout. Thanks Mark! I'm happy you're finally at lockup, have they given you a handover date?  archettoWow cool kitchen tap!  RacheOoohh.. those ceilings trix!! Absolutely stunning to go with the rest of your stunning home!! Very cool kitchen tap too!  bankEverything is looking amazing! Love your taps! Thanks archetto, Rache, and bank! jelbell55Taps look stunning Trixee, really set everything off! Great to be ticking some things off that list too... everything seems to be really coming along Thanks Jelbel - yes I didn't realise I had quite so many things to tick off, it's a good feeling! 0 1085 We came across your post and it mirrors our situation. Have you progressed in the interim and would you have any advice for us? Thanks in advance! 40 23481 Hi Josh & Eve, thanks for the info, we have decided to play it safe and have 3 phase installed if it is available, would rather be safe than sorry. cheers, Lynne 12 5842 |
