fredinver posted:Flat roof, no man hole, missing insulation???
It may be possible depending on the type of light fittings you have to access the ceiling space with an inspection camera. If you have down lights you may even…
fredinver posted:Boxing out the alfresco before plaster goes on/ steel frame
Your plasterer is probably looking at the easiest solution for himself. Any cement sheet product will need predrilling and counrter sinking to allow the screws to finish below flush for…
fredinver posted:Alternative to wall tiles in a shower
We have just installed vinyl sheeting on the bathroom and ensuite walls. I have used in in hospital situations. Very few joins, easy clean, comes in patterns and can be…
fredinver posted:Tips for drilling downlight holes
The time taken to measure the 80 plus downlights is probably less than the time to repair a few holes drilled in the wrong spot or worse repairs to ducts…
fredinver posted:Are heat pump hot water systems worth the money?
From my experience in commercial application, healthcare. southern Australia
Cheapest to most expensive
Natural gas boosted solar hot water
heat pumps
LPG boosted solar
Natural gas
LPG
Electric
fredinver posted:I think my water tank / rainbank isn't working
A few things to check!
Check there is water in your tank. Tap on the outside starting at the top and working down. You should notice a change in sound at…
fredinver posted:Tips for drilling downlight holes
Measure at the ceiling height before plaster and mark on a drawing. Keep the drawing just for the lights. Plaster add 10 to the wall so subtract 10mm from each…
fredinver posted:Frames, Timber or Steel ??
We are just in the final stages of a owner built steel frame house. I used to work in the timber industry and have built in timber in the past.
Pros…
fredinver posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
Be aware that floor wastes need to be replenished with water from time to time. They rely on the water to form a seal from the sewerage smells coming back…
fredinver posted:Adding a storage tank to existing solar hot water system
Hot water will flow uphill provided he pipe is a slope up for the length of a pipe, so if you can connect the new ground level tank so that…
fredinver posted:Removable homes
I had some relocatables moved a few years ago and 6 mtr wide was the limit without special permits. Any of the transportable building makers should be able to tell…
fredinver posted:Electrical works
Depending on which state you are in, what will happen. In Victoria your builder should issue you a Certificate of Occupancy (CoO) . To get this they need to provide…
fredinver posted:How to hook in a 2nd tank?
Provided the tanks are on the same level at the base and the same height at the top it is easiest to turn off the outlet from tank 1, connect…
fredinver posted:What do you need for cavity sliding doors?
Cavity sliders normally require an area that it twice as wide as the door plus an allowance for the cavity frame rear stop timber. Width wise they fit standard wall…
fredinver posted:Waffle Pod Slab Height?
Waffle pods come in different heights, ours were 225mm plus 85mm concrete cover gives 310mm. Height of waffle pod is usually determined by soil type as this determined the height/depth…
fredinver posted:Double Glazing costs
Hi Ed,
Happy for you to use our data for comparision and release the findings. I dealt with David and the house is at Inverloch Vic and delivered about 2 months…
fredinver posted:Double Glazing costs
Building at the moment, about 300 msq home. Window quotes.
4 x 1800 sliding doors
4 x 1800 single awning windoows
4 x 900 single awning window
1 x 900 special doudle awning window
1…
fredinver posted:New Build - Energy efficiency upgrade on limited budget
My 2 cents worth, spend a couple of $100 and get an independant energy rater to look at the design and site plan. They should be able to assist in…
fredinver posted:Are solar heat exchange systems a good alternative?
I have been using a home made air hot box heater for some years. It uses the sun to heat the air from floor level and pumping it back into…
fredinver posted:Completely air tight homes?
A number of heat exchange ventilators are available in Australia. The HRV system isn't a heat exchanger but a ventilation system that can move heat from the roof space. Look…
fredinver posted:Anyone get an exemption for the BCA Req' RainW Tank / Solar?
Both wwater and electricity remain too cheap in Victoria to make it economically viable for either system. You will just need to wait until the costs of the Desal Plant…
fredinver posted:Drafting quote?
For us a single storey, 6.6 star rating on a level block cost under $2500 all up plus $2000 for the permits. We went to a draughsman with firm idea…
fredinver posted:Lossnay Heat Exchangers
I got around to calculating the energy use of the small lossnay units, 200 watts on extra low and 380 watts on low, if they were to operate 12 hours…
fredinver posted:Lossnay Heat Exchangers
I have them in place in a commercial building and am impressed with the operation and heat/cool recovery in winter/summer. They are basically used to raise indoor air quality by…
fredinver posted:Solar hot water boost
My understanding is that tempered water only has to be used in sanitry fittings not all outlets such as kitchen sins.
"AS 3500.4
With reference to Clause 1.10.2, Part B, all…
fredinver posted:Lossnay Heat Exchangers
Does anyone have any experience with domestic heat exchaners?
I am building s 6.6 star home in coastal victoria and want to use the mitsubishi Lossnay unit. It will be used…
fredinver posted:Heat Pump hot water system ? yes or no ?
In victoria, without <0 temps we run both Rheen and Quantun heat pump hot water units on commercial applications and I would steer clear of the rheem units that require…
