Mp rotator run times
The MP Rotators are precipitation matched so all sprinkler heads will maintain the same precipitation rate on their area of coverage regardless of throw and angle adjustment, but the actual…
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
Oops ... just realised that I never posted an update to this thread. New ovens and cooktop are in and working like a charm. Still have to make…
Partition Wall between side by side development.
Note that if you have a habitable room in one development (eg bedroom, lounge room, dining room) located adjacent to a bathroom, WC, laundry or kitchen in the other then…
Determining year of NCC (BCA) for commercial projects?
It would have to be the construction drawings that are submitted to Council for final building approval. Even major commercial projects still need to be issued with a building…
Determining year of NCC (BCA) for commercial projects?
Interesting question ... in WA it has been (in the past) stated by the Building Regulations 1989 that local governments may (note may - not shall or must) approve submitted…
Colorbond Roofing
0.35mm BMT is available from Lysaght on request (see note under the Specifications tab) but is designed for use as walling, not roofing. Have a look at …
Moisture detection in plaster
Ah fair enough then. Sorry but I read your post as implying current value upwards of $20k, and as they're still available for purchase I thought it may have…
Moisture detection in plaster
Apologies OP for the slight thread derail but I believe you've received the answer you need, and I'm extremely curious about BE's camera choice.
BE - can I ask…
Determining if a Ridgeboard needs strutting
And that's the critical bit right there - by taking L2 = L1/2, you've effectively considered the upper span as being from U/P to U/P which lets you use an…
Panel span of SIP roof
An independent structural engineer isn't going to be able to work out a thing without knowing the full product specs, and a design check on a composite panel system isn't…
Determining if a Ridgeboard needs strutting
Really good question, and great to see a chippy asking it. Many engineers don't have a grip on the answer to this one. Unfortunately it's a bugger to…
BCA vs Australian Standard
Who says that the AS is lesser and the BCA is better
The BCA exists to act as a contractor's bible. It's there…
Building inspector (NSW) - any recommendations?
LOL ... have you built a house before? I have spoken to one building supervisor who stated he had seen the site in question a total of 6 times…
How to get builder to fix defects noted by inspector
I'd eat your inspector for breakfast and chew over his remains for lunch. He's ignored the fact that AS2589.1 is not referenced by the Building Code of Australia and…
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
New circuits run and terminated in JB's ready for connection ... existing gas clunkers out and ready for the tip ... gas plumber here terminating the existing gas lines and…
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
Thanks PHL ... that's a tad annoying re the gas regulator but not unexpected. Shouldn't create too many dramas though. Really keen to get this stuff installed now…
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
Cheers for the responses guys.
Yeah they are going to be annoying to fit. My existing opening is pretty much exactly 1430H which is the sum of the three fascias…
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
Appliances arrived today - very nicely packaged and all apparently in good order. I'm a tad annoyed that the installation instructions specify brackets being required for stack installation when…
Bookcases for heavy books: built-in or not?
It could, but it depends on the room. My dad's office was constructed that way with cream painted backing behind the bookshelves and dark stained natural timber shelves, and…
BCA vs Australian Standard
From a builders' perspective it's probably best to work to that view for the most part ... keeps you out of trouble with Council inspectors who don't understand otherwise
Bookcases for heavy books: built-in or not?
Normal bookcases bolted to the wall is only going to prevent the bookcases tipping over (which can be quite a risk). It's not going to solve the normal problem…
Is this amount of building issues normal?
Unfortunately it's quite normal. I have spoken to a number of building supervisors in Perth who have told me that with the number of projects they have on the…
BCA vs Australian Standard
That's the nuts and bolts of my interpretation. I have worked under South Australian and Western Australian legislation and neither of those contain any clause which would allow the…
Water proof membranes under slabs?
There are various chemical treatments that can be applied to the slab surface to act as a moisture barrier and negate the requirement for a plastic membrane, however it is…
Thought of buying a house and renovate it for use.
Something we noticed when buying our 20 year old house was that the $510k we spent vs $400-$450k that other smaller, less well-appointed homes in the area were selling for…
changing an existing house plan
Please don't take offense, but I think you really need to work with a building designer or architect on this one. The home you have drawn does seem impractical…
Leak in the house, who to call first?
The post above mine ... very helpfully repeated your advice, only did so 5 full months after the OP asked the question. I just thought it amusing
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
Cooking space was the main concern. We occasionally have dinner parties where my wife will have the oven full, 4 burners going on the stove, and I'm outside with…
V-ZUG kitchen appliances
Thought I'd start this thread to help others looking at V-ZUG appliances, as there seems to be little on the web in the way of reviews.
Our little piece of the…
Walking on a Colourbond Roof
As per stormjr, the proper way to do it is to use a roof-walking harness and restraint system. I have one of those proprietary brackets/clamps that attaches to the…