maybe it was rated at 7.2 but not built at 7.2?

Doh!!, your right, Permit approval. Sorry about that.
Im not familiar with Vic but speaking of 7 star thermal comfort wise you could do the following:
Insofar as 6 vs 7 star…

Double brick homes are the worst type of building conventions for the australian climate

Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy…

By whenever you signed the contract.
But you should be working towards 7 star anyways, especially being in Vic, itll provide for a better house overall

and they have their Mineral range too

Nooooo....Granite is porpuus

Just dont be too demanding, you need their help and want to keep them on side.

Take a pick with a level sittingo n the slab and a pick with a level sitting on the sill please.
This will help us diagnose the issue and therefore a…

Kitchen island = cabs

Little chance fixing that sorry

A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor.
This form part of every DA requirement

Have you approached the window manufacturer directly?
Performance lables and indicators are a code requirement and you could also request test reports.
Withhold payment until youre satisified and disucss the issue directly…

Yes, its is a requirement for any build.
It indicates the contours and features of the proposed build area.
It allows for the correct placement of the building.

Yes, it’s a code requirement

You never have a fridge against wall as you’ve drawn. The doors can’t open past 90 degrees and it’s difficult and maybe impossible to remove drawers

Porcelain.

Insulation is not the only thing to consider when accounting for noise attenuation and budget.
Vibration is as big an issues as sound.
You must isolate the house or at…

There are many commercially available latex based or thin screed specific products available.
Just google thin screed and find the appropriate product that suits your requirements.

In NSW, an owner builder is one whom has obtained an owner builder certificate to undertake construction works of a value greater than 10K.
Minor repairs such as these do not…

If solid timber or glued timber floors follow this:
Flooring, kitchen cab or cabs which this flooring runs under, doors and frames including EZjambs, tiles, vanities, both fit offs, skirting, paint,…

I can’t picture the issue but from what I understand it to be it may be outside the allowable tolerance but regardless of this and if the builder indeed says…

VK, if you are asking these question you are unlikely to be in a position to proceed down the owner builder route.

have you used any of the motorised curtain systems available from Ebay?
Which one and how is it?

Articulation. Required facade treatment

As an owner builder, have you used the Fair Trading works contracts (or any other type of works contracts) with any of your trades or builders?
If not why, and if…

This is all so unbelivably inaccurate.......

Hi there.
Slab insulation is a MUST with in floor heating to achieve the best results.
Waffle pods help but its not a part of the solution for in-floor heating.
Not using slab…

Document the issue with photos and video before and after rainfall. Start now and maintain it for a number of rain periods. Go to council so they can document the…