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roof and window restorations-perth

Speed, You might also get a price to replace the roof instead of cleaning/repairing/painting the original. Sometimes there is not much difference in cost????

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Opinions of the BEST steam mop

Be careful if you have MDF skirtings and door architraves. Water/steam can penetrate type of timber moulding and cause swelling. Not so bad with KDHW or pine.

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Clay Tiles versus Concrete Tiles

Thanks I_Build
I'll try that.

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Water proofing for concrete in prep for wooden floor

I agree with I_Build, plastic membrane is quite acceptable if installed correctly.
There is some great information at the following site
http://www.timber.org.au/menu.asp?id=101
Good luck - keep us posted.

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Am I the only one...

You are not in your Robinson Crusoe, although I live in Melbourne, I have just completed a two unit development in Narooma (purpose built for elderly living) simply so my…

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Cheap bathroom reno - advice wanted see photos

Can I suggest that as little as possible would be the best if your going to rent. Unless your renting at the top end of the market, tenants, oddly…

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Clay Tiles versus Concrete Tiles

I'm not sure that terracotta is any more fragile than cement tiles, although often, terracotta tiles tend to get more fragile with age. Our house, built in 1962, has…

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Clay Tiles versus Concrete Tiles

Concrete tiles appear to have a life of between 40 years plus depending on the quality of the tiles.
Not wishing to sound flippant, the choice could depend on the age…

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Problems with shower niches??

I noticed with Matt's bathroom that the bath hob had not been waterproofed in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. A lot of builders are missing this area…

Problems with shower niches??
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Knocking out a non-load bearing wall.. ideas on cost?

Cost really depends on whether the wall is brick or timber studs and plasterboard. Brick would generally be about double of studs and plasterboard.
Because this a structural alteration, you…

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Timber flooring exhibition

For those interested, as a member of the HIA, I have just received notice of an upcoming exhibition on timber flooring. This is not open to the public but the…

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Advice needed: Previous owner/builder work not to code

I've only just joined this on line thingy but your question about not compliant work by owners is a pet passion of mine. I see lots of defective and non-compliant…

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New layout ruined by toilet roll holder

Use a toughened glass shower screen - not much chance of breakage.

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New layout ruined by toilet roll holder

When you order the shower screen, you can have a hole in the glass where a toilet roll holder can be fixed - could cost a bit more than a…

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Shower floors

If you have tiles throughout the bathroom and into the shower, try to have the area in the shower lower than the bathroom floor so that you can get a…

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Help me!!! Where do i start??

Not sure by the pics, but in 1925 they used asbestos in bathroom areas. Just be careful if you have to cut the stuff.

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More shower questions…

Hi Grace,
Please forgive me if I stuff this reply up but this is the first time I have ever gone into a site such as this. I only found…

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