Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Things to think about 12Dec 30, 2008 9:11 pm TruBlue Its a height thing, the bricks are also shaped into a semi-circle Aha! I was only thinking in 2 dimensions! One of the best converted offices I have seen belonged to a former supervisor at work; it was a small office hidden off an existing office inside the workshop. There were no windows, but it had carpeted walls and was extremely quiet and private. Heat was an issue though even though the ceiling was a concrete mezzanine. (Reference was to April Fools) Re: Things to think about 13Dec 30, 2008 9:16 pm joles I was under the impression something had to be done to the slab..... I vaguely remember some mention somewhere of garages not being able to be habitable rooms until something is done to the slab. Check back in the next day or two.... one of the forum members with real knowledge on this stuff will provide clearer answers when they log on. I think you might be refering to Under a house they lay a plastic sheet which stop moisture coming through. In a garage there is no need for the plastic as there are no living areas Some one else may be able to explain the technical reasons for this Best Price Wardrobes Sliding door robes | Walk in robes Deco panel | Mirror | Melamine 26 to 28 Cottage lane Hackham M: 0402 927 376 http://www.bestpricewardrobes.com.au Trade welcome Re: Things to think about 14Dec 30, 2008 9:20 pm Kevin Brown joles I was under the impression something had to be done to the slab..... I vaguely remember some mention somewhere of garages not being able to be habitable rooms until something is done to the slab. Check back in the next day or two.... one of the forum members with real knowledge on this stuff will provide clearer answers when they log on. I think you might be refering to Under a house they lay a plastic sheet which stop moisture coming through. In a garage there is no need for the plastic as there are no living areas Some one else may be able to explain the technical reasons for this Yeah I realise that's what it is.... but he wants to make it habitable, so I'm assuming something would have to be done before any flooring was laid to make it habitable. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Things to think about 15Dec 30, 2008 9:35 pm ive carpeted many many converted garages, havnt had to do anything special to the floor. just layed the carpet.
except they are all rock hard and cant nail to em ! as you would know it needs to be approved etc, its a change of use or change of something form. Re: Things to think about 16Dec 30, 2008 10:06 pm steveo247 ive carpeted many many converted garages, havnt had to do anything special to the floor. just layed the carpet. except they are all rock hard and cant nail to em ! as you would know it needs to be approved etc, its a change of use or change of something form. ^^ Im new to this, maybe you could explain what i would need to do. Do the council need a professonal plan drawn up ect? Re: Things to think about 17Dec 30, 2008 10:54 pm Taken from: http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/scri ... 04_01#When
Quote: WHEN IS DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED? If you are intending to undertake any of the following activities you will need to obtain Development Approval from Council before commencing the work: Demolish, construct, add or alter a building; Erect a sign; Change the use of a property; Any tree damaging activity to a significant tree any external alteration (and in some case also internal alterations) of a listed heritage item; divide or alter the boundary of an allotment Your application may require one or more consents to be obtained before you can proceed with your proposal including Provisional Development Plan Consent, Provisional Building Rules Consent, Public Space Encroachment Consent and Land Division Consent. No development can be commenced without written Development Approval Re: Things to think about 19Dec 31, 2008 10:35 am I would be trying to get as much natural light into the space as possible - like you said, sliding door - maybe a window in the same wall or on the side wall if possible - and consider privacy re the sliding door if applicable; frosted coating on part or all of the door can be very effective.
Also remember all the data and services that you will want brought into that space - get them roughed in when the rest of the house is being done if possible. Seperate light switch(s) for the room at the door you will mostly be entering the space through. Cheers, Earl Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 12102 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 7013 |