rocksteady posted:What is a good width for a dining verandah?
We went with 4m × 9m. My last house had 3.6W x 5L & with all seats taken at the table (set in the middle) it was a bit if…
rocksteady posted:DULUX colour help for exterior render
You can use any color you wish, only negative with lighter colors is they show up dirt & wear more easily
rocksteady posted:2 OB permits for a 2 stage build - NSW
So,
I wish to build in 2 stages. Garage + water tank as stage 1 (est value of $30k, DA already approved), then build the house at a later date.
On the…
rocksteady posted:Soil test - Southern highlands NSW
Hi,
Can anyone recommend someone in the southern highlands NSW area to perform a soil test for us ?
Cheers
rocksteady posted:Painting Render...
Sometimes you need to sweep away the loose sand but once you seal it (bondcrete) it's out of the renderers hands, unless chunks of render are falling off or the…
rocksteady posted:Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build
Ahh too easy then 
You have done really well cutting out the walls so low, my back hurts just thinking about it!
rocksteady posted:Tondelver House - Shipping Container Build
Interesting note about joining the sides. How about the top, can just run a full length plate on from outside ?
rocksteady posted:OB Build
Soo, first design/idea has been canned, Likely going with a 2 storey, Meeting with a designer shortly so getting serious 
rocksteady posted:Render patching
Thats rough!, lucky you have the downpipe there, easy to fix
rocksteady posted:Issues with cracking paint
In the case of render, will have to scrape off much as you can, seal with bondcrete & repaint - with acrylic, oil based will not let out moisture &…
rocksteady posted:OB Build
yeah seen those & they have been helpful, i need to have plans drawn up so can submit DA etc
rocksteady posted:OB Build
Yeah thats why i need to sit down with someone & draw up plans, have rough ideas on material costs & alot of things will be done at "mates rates"
rocksteady posted:Painting Render...
Some colours need to be done one wall at a time & FAST to avoid uneven dried finish.
If it's being applied correctly i'd be contacting Dulux & having them…
rocksteady posted:Matte Black tapware and showers on sale at www.meir.com.au
Interesting range, thanks for sharing
rocksteady posted:Issues with cracking paint
Water/moisture problem or acrylic paint used over enamel without correct primer used. Scrape some back & take another pic ?
More details ??
rocksteady posted:Shipping Container Build
Based off a quick google, prebuilt.com.au home started at 198k for 1br & a whopping 510k for the 4br & those were the base figures.
I'll pass!
