james_d posted:Re-locating return air vent from down stairs to up stairs?
In the lower storey the heat will come out of the outlets and tend the want to heat the top hafl of the room due to natural convection and the…
james_d posted:Re-locating return air vent from down stairs to up stairs?
Having the return air upstairs will make the heater fan work very hard to force the air to the ground. You will have to bump the fan speed up which…
james_d posted:help - my outside ac unit location
It will make service near on impossible. They breathe through the top so the unit should work okay as long as there is a decent gap to the eave.
james_d posted:gas hot water system choice vs pipe size
a 26L is not overkill for 2 showers simultaneously. A 24l would probably do it. You can install most brands of water controlllers DIY. Wireless set up in Rinnai is…
james_d posted:Box Gutter and leaking house
A large issue with box gutters is reactivity and peoples lack of understanding. Check that they have used zinc screws if it is a zinc gutter, or gal with gal.…
james_d posted:Water seeping through slab in a new house
You need to talk with the builder and potentially get an independant inspection done. It is the builders problem so they must organise fix. Document everything, take photo's and if…
james_d posted:garage door insulation
yes it would, but wouldn't really be an issue i would think.
james_d posted:Importing Double Glazing
UPVC prevents a lot of heat transfer between inside an outside - very thermally efficient high u valves.
james_d posted:Water seeping through slab in a new house
Especially if the water is trapped betwee the concrete and the black plastic
james_d posted:Cost effective heating
gas heaters are cheaper to run in colder climates when they have to work harder. In mild climates a good a/c unit with a high C.O.P rating can be more…
james_d posted:Heating/cooli capacity question Melbourne - Brivis 30kW unit
Effectiveness will depend largely on how you want to use it. If the house is zoned to upstairs/downstairs 5 or 6 outlets should work well. If you have too many…
james_d posted:Heating/cooli capacity question Melbourne - Brivis 30kW unit
Have you got 3 phase power?
james_d posted:plaster cieling
It depends on the condition of the plaster, but a start would be to prop it up and refix it to the bottom plate, get some stud glue in if…
james_d posted:How to tell if wall is load bearing
As the floor joists are below the wall they have no impact. It is not a second story unit with deep joists.
james_d posted:Slab finished, but "no power connected" to start framing
I have worked through many house where the don't have power until bricks start. Ramset tool for pinning frames, pasolde for framing and little genny running the coil nailer for…
james_d posted:A Strawbale House
Hydronic underfloor heating should be around $55 - $60 per sq meter plus boiler and connections.
For your lower floor i would estimate $9000.00. Do you have town gas or bottle?
james_d posted:Double doors and flush and barrel bolts
When i put on double doors i only use flush bolts on the fixed door and use a standard door lock with a rebate kit on the opening door. I…
james_d posted:Builders Licence
what state are you in - in NSW it is a 2 year 3 nights a week course as long as your uk ticket is recognised. You have to have…
james_d posted:3 phase power shock
Don't think your comparing apples for apples there robbie55!
3 phase power at prob 80amps per phase - aganist a 1000w diy job???
james_d posted:Seeking building code for a deck.
The only 'official' site would be something like sai global - but you have to pay to view the relevent codes.
james_d posted:Advice needed on water damage please!!
MDF skirts will be ruined more than likely, and some water may have traveled to the bottom of the arc's. They will be visually damaged - you should be able…
james_d posted:Building on Controlled Fill
Certainly cann add that much, however depends on a lot of factors.
james_d posted:soundproofing between floors
That is not an overcharge. If that is installed that is quite good value - you could save if you went to a lower r value but i wouldn't.
james_d posted:Thought of buying a house and renovate it for use.
a rip out and redo bathroom could easily get to 30k if you let it. But could be done as cheap as 10k. But i agree with chrisandkate - why…
james_d posted:1956 Farm House Major Renovation
Wow - Very nice. Lots of work but great result!
james_d posted:Thermaloc - foam insulation for steel frames
Looks good, though i have never seen expanded polystyrene used in insulation - only extruded.
james_d posted:garage door insulation
Looks to be more for winter heat loss...no sure how well it would prevent radiant heat, there would be no air gap.
james_d posted:garage door insulation
Thats why its against the BCA. Shold always be vented to atmosphere.
