Bathroom screed
Levelling compound also works well for this, you can feather it and it doesn’t self level at this low thickness , you can build up in layers if need be.
Purpose of site survey: boundaries, slope, trees? what else?
A site plan is needed but not necessarily a site survey by a surveyor.
It will come down to the detail required. On a new build with no fences it is…
Front step at doorway
is it deliberate crossfall to shed rainwater? pretty dumb otherwise.
Heated vertical towel rail at the end of a walk-in shower
yes you can install there but I would make sure the supply is hardwired via the brackets to a GPO in the other room on the other side of the…
Rust roof screws
yep I think not urgent, screws not likely to come loose, hand tighten a few and you’ll get an idea of how good condition the batten is, I think the…
Rust roof screws
The rust won’t spread to the roof sheets, spraying them will look patchy as the colorbond will already be faded. The rust is only cosmetic (to a point)
I’d wait until…
HELP! External Sheathing on a timber frame. Builder unsure?
Sheathing is a US term, they sheath their houses in plywood, we only use sections of ply for bracing. No requirement for reflective foil/ membrane here either but you can…
roof structure issues
it’s just a split from the two skew nails, no problem at all, ideally you should have more bearing distance but it’s not going to fail.
Door jambs
looks like it is done properly, are you in a cyclone area? Some carpenters don’t get this right, your’s is great, harder to patch but super strong.
Cost to pre wire home for smart home system with builder
I’d consider somfy rechargeable motors, that will save some money and maybe run the other cables yourself, a custom builder should be fine with that, just make it clear that…
Cost to pre wire home for smart home system with builder
That’s lots of complex stuff you are asking for, gets expensive quick with a project builder, you really need a custom builder who lets you or your trade have access…
Window glass replacement
If it’s the sliding sash then lift it out and take it to a glazier. If it is fixed, I’d still get a glazier to come out. A broken window…
Home Noise Reduction/Soundproofing
Perspex screwed to the window architrave frame internally, airtight. The large air gap makes a huge difference and it’s cheap. The Branxton hotel had this over hundred year old double…
Framing Questions
It’s pretty standard to reinforce like that and sister old joists/bearers. You can’t really remove it without removing everything it is holding up. It is the most cost effective way…
Can you save money with an architect?
They won’t make the build cheaper but they will get you a better home with cool features you might only appreciate later. The more custom the house, the more the…
Renovation size rules help NSW
just ask council, most have a free service for this.
Footing advice and core fill advice for 600mm retaining wall
Versaloc is a mortarless besser block system that still needs a properly engineered footing. If you just do a 400x200 footing it will fail in time. At 17m long you…
Concrete dissolve
I tried this, does not work that well but helps a bit. All the aggregate doesn’t get dissolved, it only softens the surface. You still need to get most out…
Electrical and plumbing plans post hand-over?
no, they are just obliged to build according to plan and contract, the plans you mention may not exist
I made a big mistake regarding my DA/CC
AHD is not critical, just the relative levels, just assume the levels are relative, pick a sensible starting point that optimises cut and fill. It’s not like your 10 acres…
Question about motorised roller blinds
waste of time for us having both, living only need one or the other. Bedroom only needs blockouts in our experience. Somfy RTS seems to be the way to go,…
DIY a new subffloor from a loungeroom
Do you have access to the subfloor to do a proper inspection? Boxspan and adjustable heads are expensive. You could pack existing stumps if they are in good condition. Steel…
Besser Block retaining wall footing
there is a standard besser block wall pdf somewhere online with footing sizes, also have a look at dincel.