aussieta posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
have plumber fit solenoid for shower timer if teenage children spending too long in the shower
my son went in shower, i went shopping, came home over one hour later to…
aussieta posted:Double oven or two ovens
the under mount ovens are a bit too low for my liking
and definitely get something that you can grill without having to keep swapping and removing racks
aussieta posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
dont want this thread to get too full but here is the post i was referring to
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=89192&p=1744877&hilit=solar+roof+design#p1744877
aussieta posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
not my idea but a new post in the forums
have roof trusses designed to take weight loads and updraught of solar panels
aussieta posted:Do you regret getting a ceramic cooktop?
i have westinghouse induction ceramic it is one year old and has one noticeable scratch in it
the chef glass electric before looked a hundred years old after 2 years
it gets…
aussieta posted:Frames without timber noggings?
i was under the impression that the noggins also served as a fire break to stop the wall cavity acting as a chimney
or is this only in balloon framing
aussieta posted:How to remove this top handle
i agree that puller is cheaper than i remember them to be
aussieta posted:Insulation
the building inspector that frequents this site uses an infrared camera to show missing insulation
even after the plasterboard is up
aussieta posted:How to remove this top handle
if handle is seized to spline
you will need a helper
one person pull on handle , not hard enough to rip pipes out of wall
second person with hammer and drive to…
aussieta posted:Accessing the attic of a vaulted ceiling
what material is the roofing
can you get in that way
what part of the world are you in
i am guessing usa by the sq ft measurement
i would check all the…
aussieta posted:Back to base alarm systems - conversion to NBN
i requested battery backup on the nbn
then had telstra reconnect phone lines to nbn box
alarm was not affected
alarm company suggested it depended on the alarm model
aussieta posted:Need urgent advice about clay soil holding water vs a leak
if it is a leak your hole will completely fill and overflow from the water pressure
aussieta posted:12.5 wide lot with 'Zero Lot Boundary'. How much I can use?
usually you have to leave one metre from easement
or build a foundation that protects the easement form collapsing if they excavate
aussieta posted:Draughts from cavity sliding doors
on mine the back of door cavity is against external wall
the back of door frame has some horizontal bracing but you can/could see into house frame
looks like vanity was installed…
aussieta posted:What is this pipe?
need more info are you on mains sewerage or septic
i would suggest it is a sewer overflow relief gully
aussieta posted:build new house then demolish old =2 permits
just found that you need a building permit to demolish house
does this mean i need two permits
or can i put both jobs on one permit
in vic if it makes a…
aussieta posted:Draughts from cavity sliding doors
we couldn't figure how mice were getting in
until we found the cat trying to get into the sliding door cavity
after removing the doors we could see right into the house…
aussieta posted:Can we fit a security screen door behind the entry door
the security door is also flyscreen
so to have a breeze without flies needs a security/screen door
i have thought about making an enclosed portico but couldnt get it to look right…
aussieta posted:Can we fit a security screen door behind the entry door
oh i hope this gets some ideas
we have a feature entry door with leadlights
but from the front of the house all you can see is the security door
aussieta posted:Brown water leaking from toilet base
that spec S trap 140-160 suggests that you have a P trap toilet with adaptor
this is the adaptor http://www.highgrovebathrooms.com.au/s- ... m-adapter/
the pan gasket (top left) is…
aussieta posted:Brown water leaking from toilet base
you know what it is
you are in denial
you most likely have a P trap toilet
fitted to an S type pipe
and the adaptor gasket is leaking
as mentioned
you need a plumber to…
aussieta posted:The Case of the Missing Insulation
my brother rented a new unit in pakenham, victoria
and found it difficult to heat and cool
finally had a heater tech come out to check the ducts in the ceilings
the insulation…
aussieta posted:Does anyone have a 620 silding cavity door?
620 will have approx 100 inside cavity, which will leave a 520 opening
hope you never want to put a small fridge or freezer in there
aussieta posted:Depth of stormwater pvc and electrical underground?
and the fibre optic cable NBN is about 300mm
i found that out the hard way
aussieta posted:Help please! we have narrowed down to 2 pool options
keep in mind a swg needs to be rated about 50% bigger than pool
which cell are you getting vs pool volume
aussieta posted:hanging doors
wanting to fit some hinged doors in place of sliders
wasnt sure where to position the hinges
so went to google
now i am more confused
i have found 150mm,175mm, 200mm, 250mm,…
aussieta posted:How to cool down garage
i am assuming you have roller door
would have to be replaced as they are not insulated
a panel lift door would most likely be pvc insulated
a whirly bird roof vent will…
