Oh that is a good comparison point. Thanks Simeon.

It’s a really uncertain time to build. I’m spooked too. I wish when builders ask for proof of funds that we could do the same in reverse, proof of solvency.

Thanks Simeon. Not sure I got the maths right, is that for 55m2 of driveways? (just going off the plans you uploaded earlier).
$28000/55m2 = $509/m2, is this the trades rate…

Simeon
I've been following your updates with interest and your build is coming along nicely.
Can I ask how much you're paying for driveway (assuming it's concrete) and landscaping?

Really noob question - "because it only stops radiant heat" - so what doesn't low e stop? Like heat and noise loss?

Great advice, thanks stonesthrow and alexp79.
My front facade will face west, so for aesthetic reasons I’ll be putting in a few windows. My other windows are north and east…

How do they pass basix or nathers?

Great info stonesthrow. Super handy to know.
Out of curiosity how do those fancy houses that grace the covers of architectural digest stay energy efficient? They’re all glass top to…

If inflation and interest rates and tradie shortages have put home building out of reach for many, more people will stay renting or put off the knockdown rebuild until they…

Interesting Ecoeco! So commercial windows are gimmicky and better to go with residential + low e, glazing or custom sized to suit.

Thanks folks, appreciate your thoughts.
ren_ho , in the BASIX / energy efficiency assessments do insulated walls rate more highly than single unglazed windows?…

G'day folks
Does anyone know if these days it is more costly to install windows in lieu of cladding (brick veneer) plus the associated gyprock, batts etc? And by how much?
I'd…