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Joined 30 November 2010
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12 years12 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Advice wanted Granite or Caesarstone?

This seems to be a common misconception, it depends on the quality of sealer and the stone some what, have spoken to two different stone masons both supplying to premium…

12 years12 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Foam panel insulation

How do foam boards go in a fire? Isn't polystyrene rather flammable and give off extremely toxic fumes when burning?
Happy to be proved wrong, just curious?

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Neighbor's External Air Con Noise - LOUD

I think the EPA regulations set a maximum of 60db at 1m...

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Motorised awning window actuators?

Hi,
Looking at retro-fitting electric winders to existing awning windows at the top of a raked ceiling...
I know they can do it to new windows quite easily but i'm struggling to…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Shower tap or flick mixer?

I'm not entirely sure...in the plans it just says tempered water to bathrooms, i'm assuming it just means the hot water is pre-mixed using a "tempering valve" with cold water…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Shower tap or flick mixer?

What do you think about flick mixers in showers instead of taps?
Good or bad?
Have selected flick mixers in the new house however have some concerns about getting the right temperature/flow…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Granite benchtops

We have a 55cm "overhang" in 30mm granite, to do it they had to hide a piece of 2 pac MDF to support it underneath so the unsupported overhang ended…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
How to size ac's for 6 star homes?

The house is having R4.1 in the ceiling and R3.0 in the walls...not sure if its getting foil though...the builder is higher end so expect it will have foil.
Decided…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Is it the right time

Fu
I'm no expert but this has been my experience, we have two couch lawns (not sure on the exact variety) in the Adelaide hills, our front lawn wasn't watered the…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Ducted heat transfer

Yes, very successful, ours has a low hum from the motor however it is over 20 years old. Have a combustion heater in one room and use it to transfer…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Open Fireplace

Hi,
Don't know anything about construction, however have you considered having a slow combustion insert put into the open fire?
They produce allot more heat and are far more efficient, as open…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Bio Ethanol Fireplace

Ambience only, they don't put out much heat. Get some ethanol and pour a small amount into a small metal dish, light it and feel the heat coming off it...that…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
How to size ac's for 6 star homes?

For our house they had to run it through the software and make some minor modifications to achieve the six star, mainly double glazing to the upstairs living areas of…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Undermount rangehoods

Appliance Guru
"you are going to have SMELLS throughout an open living area on Clothes, Furniture etc (Hmmmm i personally prefer not too)"
Sorry but i've never had a problem with this...…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Undermount rangehoods

I'm confused why people make such a big deal about rangehoods... If i was buying a show off one then of course spend the big bucks (which we have at…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Do you regret getting a ceramic cooktop?

Have a 6 year old Ceramic (glass?) Miele cooktop, not a single scratch or mark on it and use it at least 2-3 times a week. I love how seamless…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Kitchen design thought? Approx costing?

Thanks Earl,
Yes its for the installed cost. We've been expecting to have to pay significantly more for the joinery, just not sure how much. We can use any contractor we…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Kitchen design thought? Approx costing?

Hey,
So this is my kitchen design for my new holiday house, any suggestions? Problems people can see? It's all to scale and the redline indicates the wall.

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Insulation ideas for new home?

Hi,
I don't know allot about brands etc, but just figured i would share my experience. I designed a duplex house without taking and consideration to thermal efficiency however it…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
How to size ac's for 6 star homes?

Hi,
So basically have a 6 star thermal efficiency rating for a new house design, (6 star was mandatory). Anyway as its only a holiday house installing a split system, one…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Would you buy a house without a gas point?

In SA 6 star is already mandatory, it is more important to old people who have the money to care about the environment... so in the more expensive end a…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Split system - effective through into other rooms

You'll get some effect, we have a 400m2 house with only one 8.1kW split system in the main room, the thermal mass of the house keeps the temp fairly consistent…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Underbench Mircrowave?

Not really concerned about safety to be honest, most microwaves have a child lock if it was a problem, i just really wasn't sure if people considered them normal or…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Bosch Or Smeg Oven/Cooktop

Sad to hear, i really do like my Smeg oven, i haven't actually looked at appliances in the flesh yet for our new house...but come to think of it i…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Underbench Mircrowave?

Do u mean where the microwave is supported above the bench but not in like an oven tower?
If so i think its actually one of the most practical options because…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Underbench Mircrowave?

Not really...i think it just becomes natural to bend over slightly or stand out abit so u can see the face, u can put a metal face around it like…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Underbench Mircrowave?

Ye i have never found the bending an issue...my logic is if u can have an underbench oven whats the difference?
I'm really glad most people have been so positive about…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Does your balcony leak?

Agree about the builders, the two builders who pretty well said they wouldn't do them were cheaper big name builders, the third who was a local builder, highly regarded with…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Does your balcony leak?

Hi
When we were getting quotes for a holiday house design we originally had balconies over two living areas, three different builders said they strongly recommended against them due to the…

13 years13 yearsJames65James65 posted:
Bosch Or Smeg Oven/Cooktop

I haven't cooked with a Bosch but have Smeg oven, then everything else Miele, i am very happy with my Smeg oven, its well built in terms of construction quality,…

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