Yeah chippy the FP drawers are very quiet. I can compare to Asko, Bosch and Westinghouse across about five years and the FP are by far the quietest, in fact…

Also try the nearest batching plant. They'll know the local guys. Wether they are good or not...........

Crazyk we have 2c set downs in double brick here in Perth. Still doesn't make it right.
Tmwoburn they can't be higher up either unless flashed accordingly but that's too…

And if your in a bushfire zone in perth, you'll be very close to termites I'm tipping!

Purely cost unfortunately. It's just a few less m2 to pay for.

Don't forget termite spray and compaction certificate, and get a surveyor to peg it out!!

You can use tablets in them, just bang them in the drawer too. Works every time for us!!

I agree with the kick board comment, I was very surprised to see that when I installed mine. I do rate the drawers however. My wife and I have two…

Hi stockt12. I have just completed my 2 storey timber framed house in the Perth hills. I can give you details of the designer/drafty if you like just PM me.…

I agree with both of the last posts. Fairs fair and if they can't be reasonable then hammer them!!

There will always be a builders margin or there may be no builder for much longer What you need to establish is not if its there or not, but if…

We have wallaby walls and shale grey roofing, gutters and fascia. I think it looks ok but I'm not expert at these things. My idea was to stick to the…

We also have polished concrete throughout the house and turbo61uzfe's suggestion was good for us. After the first grind we plastic and taped everywhere including joins and the entire perimeter,…

Yes but I didn't build a project home so it's hard to say how times would compare like for like because we don't have the volume here. I have employed…

Sorry guys I'm just working this tapatalk out so forgive me if this is all messed up!!!
Thanks for getting back to me trixee. I'm still having reservations about the rating…

trixee im not sure what you mean about the windows? I understand the principle but is the software taking into account the location, orientation, composition and operation of the windows…

One (or two) tips if you do go ahead apart from kitting up with appropriate PPE. Spray the entire surface with bond crete to re seal the surface and put…

Stewie D - chippies never retire. Family and friends will make sure of that

Crazyk it would make life easier from my perspective and certainly from a green perspective. I believe the change will happen here due to the cost of building and the…

Haha!! I'm hearing ya there mate, I see it all the time and know all about the $$$. Take care either way.
To answer your question, a slightly over pumped coil…

Stewie D I think your drawing the same conclusions as me in regards to this double brick idea in WA. Me, I just finished the nightmare of a double story…

So it becomes someone else's problem down the track? Don't be lazy. Do it right and remove the asbestos (legally) and re clad it properly. Then proceed to sleep…

This is pretty common in commercial applications and can be done fairly easily under the right circumstances. Certifying it would be another issue altogether but if it's for your own…

Yep I agree, make them redo it. That's a perfect example of a tradie who takes no pride in their work so even if (and its a massive if!) it…

Looks is one thing but tiles can't perform anything like a colorbond roof with anticon so consider your heating and cooling cost too. With anticon and batts my roof is…

That's right Wonky, nestled in the trees on the real estate agents ad isn't so glamorous anymore!!
I spoke to my wife about the possibilities of a fire hitting our joint…

Just remember, the ratings and systems are all well and good until you put a nice flammable couch in your alfresco area.... The rules and regs don't make you fireproof.…

DS Grinding. Best in town.

I keep doing it because I like building.

The tradies are right bpratt. If I rolled up onsite to install skirtings and found that scenario I'd be charging more to pack it out. They could have used off…