Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Oct 11, 2020 8:54 pm Hi guys, just wondering just a few questions; 1. Is this kitchen wall difficult to remove? As I want to have a breakfast bench and barstools... And thinking of making the window larger... Kitchen DiningBeforeLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen Dining AfterLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 2. I was thinking this kitchen wasn’t too bad and could revamp however being so small I think it’ll need new cabinetry to make it feel better... KitchenBeforeLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ KitchenAfterLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 3. On the other side of this wall and the staircase and living room so it would be nice to open this wall up some how but I think it may be structural so I’m wondering if part of the wall can be removed and insert thin wooden slats as a feature... Kitchen Dining LivingBeforeLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kitchen Dining LivingAfterLike ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Any tips will be really appreciated!! Tisha Re: Small Townhouse Reno 2Oct 15, 2020 9:28 am Hey aTisH Welcome to the forum and thanks for the photos Firstly you will need to do some quick checks 1. determine if the wall is structural, get a copy of the build plans and engineering, take some photos within the roof over the wall location 2. If it's structural you will need to submit plans to the local Council 3. I do recommend having the plans and engineering done in a 3D Structural Bim app 4. Since covid 3D Bim and Data can be shared online reducing design costs, this will also help you decide on the various options to tackle the project or seek others to do the project... DIY is not for everyone... know your limitations and strengths OT, There are many other site that put up fake projects.... beware they tend to confuse the battlers and punters Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Small Townhouse Reno 4Oct 15, 2020 1:54 pm StructuralBIMGuy Hey aTisH Welcome to the forum and thanks for the photos Firstly you will need to do some quick checks 1. determine if the wall is structural, get a copy of the build plans and engineering, take some photos within the roof over the wall location 2. If it's structural you will need to submit plans to the local Council 3. I do recommend having the plans and engineering done in a 3D Structural Bim app 4. Since covid 3D Bim and Data can be shared online reducing design costs, this will also help you decide on the various options to tackle the project or seek others to do the project... DIY is not for everyone... know your limitations and strengths OT, There are many other site that put up fake projects.... beware they tend to confuse the battlers and punters Cheers Chris Thanks Chris Re: Small Townhouse Reno 6Oct 15, 2020 4:31 pm aTISH alexp79 I doubt they will allow you to change window in the strata owned house. Internal non structural walls and kitchen joinery/cabinetry should be okay, though. It's Torrens Title so no strata Might still be an issue to approve window change if it is not a detached house. Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… 0 19163 Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub 4 10379 |