aussieta posted:Cracked Roof
that is nothing to worry about
just a little bit of settling has cracked the pointing
would be considered routine maintenance
any handyman can fix that for you
aussieta posted:Connecting dryer to drain
use the option before this where it hangs over the top of the laundry trough same as washing machine
aussieta posted:Recessed Shaving/Medicine Cabinet after handover
ask them to adjust the framing to suit and either plaster straight over,, that you can cut out later
or frame 20mm larger and line with square set plasterboard similar to…
aussieta posted:Is my potential double garage build too small?
the front wall of the garage must maintain shear strength so you may not be able to go much larger on the door
aussieta posted:Windows from China - a true story
you're all smug that you saved a few $$$ on chinese windows
and then wonder why your children cant get a job
because all manufacturing has gone overseas
aussieta posted:How to look after existing pool during Knock Down & Rebuild
not much you can do except let it go green and sort it out at the end
will the builder let you have access, most wont
aussieta posted:Land with electricity cables/station underground
not much building envelope left with an already small block
aussieta posted:Condensation problems in newly renovated bathroom
turn the fan on and stick a sheet of newspaper over to see if it actually is drawing enough air
aussieta posted:Rangehood ducting
from what i understand concertina ducting is not legal as fat can congeal on the ribber surfaces and lead to fire
when we remodeled kitchen in victoria several years ago
aussieta posted:Wall frame strapping help
you tension them once the wall is up
bottom plate should have been recessed
i would cut it off, but i dont know if that would be legal as walls would have…
aussieta posted:Insulation between rafters - old tile roof
you will need a structural engineer as it was designed for empty space not live floor loads
as to your question foilboard nailed to underside of rafters may be what you…
aussieta posted:Is a swimming pool worth it?
we moved into house with pool 4 years ago
the kidults use it heavily every summer
wife and i probably couple of times per week
first year was a learning curve on chemicals
found…
aussieta posted:Roof insulation and building code
that would count as R4
not common to cover the trusses
aussieta posted:Announcing limited availability and gradual retirement
what a shame to lose your services
but reward for a life of working hard
aussieta posted:Spammers on Home One?
i didnt open the message in homeone
just had email notification
but now shows 1 unread message that is not there and i cant clear it
aussieta posted:Renovation delays can I impose a penalty
did you put a penalty clause in the contract
if not, then you have answered your own question
aussieta posted:New Build - is this A/C sufficient
how many and how big west facing windows
aussieta posted:Face masks
if you are wanting dentist style masks
available at bunnings and woolworths, and would assume coles
aussieta posted:Jack and jill bathrooms - what are your thoughts?
it wont be a challenge walking 2m down the hallway
but every time you go for a pee remembering to lock 2 doors and then unlock them again will get annoying…
aussieta posted:Brick and frame - plywood normal ?
just noticed shouldnt there be foil wrap insulation on frame prior to bricks
aussieta posted:Brick and frame - plywood normal ?
i would think that is shear bracing and should be left in place
it is usually on corners and short walls
aussieta posted:Double glazing windows DIY
how do you stop the condensation between the panes
aussieta posted:Making an old house airtight and insulating.
you dont mention where you live
spray foam under floor will be a challenge
aussieta posted:Neighbours hot water solar panel
that is reflecting away from your home
not much you can do
