Using an Ipad during the Build
I would go for a PC tablet rather than an iPad, they restrict what you can do greatly. If you want to be able to look at or modify CAD…
The New Solid Flooring - Stay Flat Technology
I don't think plywood is new technology.
Concealed Door Closers
These look cool, I've got a couple of questions.
Are they noisy at all? Does the chain rub against the metal?
How softly does it close the door?
Can it work on a…
No cornices
Rizzo, do you have a blog or more pics for your build? I love the look.
No cornices
These look great. I don't like cornices at all. Do they serve any purpose other than covering up inaccurate joins between the walls and ceiling?
To sell or not to sell in Quinns Rocks
There isn't really enough information here to give you much advice. Do you have another property that you live in? Are you renting?
Here are my thoughts on the market as…
X Star Energy Rating
Thanks. Do you have some reference for this? Also, any further technical info you know of I would really be interested in reading.
X Star Energy Rating
I understand the idea of it, but it really seems like a poor model. There are a lot of very important factors that are completely ignored. I would think it…
X Star Energy Rating
Thanks, this site was fairly informative. I was really disappointed reading it though, I had hoped that the energy star ratings would be fairly decent measures of how a house…
Finances for Co Owner build?
This sounds like it would be pretty complicated from an ownership perspective. Who is going to own what when it is done? If I were you, I would see a…
Am I being taken for a ride?
Lifting mesh into place after the pour isn't a great idea. If the concrete is still wet enough to pull the mesh up, whats to stop it from settling back…
A bit of controversy here... and some more there
Price is the best mechanism to solve these problems. If we are really running low on water, why is the price staying the same? This doesn't happen for other commodities.…
X Star Energy Rating
Hi all,
I am wondering where I can find information about the energy ratings I see advertised all over the place (5 star, 6 star etc). I have had a look…
looking at owner building
I am interested in these too. I have been looking at them for a while as a way to have temporary accommodation while building. Does anyone have a ballpark figure…
Spiral Cellar
These are interesting, although they aren't spirals at all.
concreters vs cheats!!
What are the usual tolerances for height variation over a typical slab?
ING Constuction/Mortgage Simplifier loan
Loaning for construction is riskier for the banks than loaning against an already built house, that is why there is a higher rate. There is nothing more to it.
Suggestion: Page Titles
When looking at the subforum with the threads listed, there is a black arrow on the left hand side, this takes you to the first unread post.
Suggestion: Page Titles
Hi all, I am enjoying reading this forum a lot. I have a couple of suggestions for changes to the web site that would make it easier to use.
The major…
Forum Bug (Chrome) [Resolved]
Very strange that its not doing it for anyone else, it may be one of my extensions. The odd thing is that it only happens on homeone, no other site.
Looking for self-builder blogs
Hello all, I am new to the site.
I am wondering if there are any O/B blogs or forums posts around detailing a person or couple that has built their own…
Forum Bug (Chrome) [Resolved]
Hi all, new to the site. I though I would let you guys know of an issue I am having in my browser (Chrome).
When I middle click on links (to…