G'day all,
Just about to head into OC with the council, however doing pre checks and realised these two requirements;
The applicant must install the following exhaust systems in the development:
At least…

thanks mgilla, that's what I am trying to find out.. I am trying to find out if the scotia will act as a substitutef for skirting board? I do note…

Hi all,
Just a quick question in regards to bamboo flooring for upstairs, the bamboo supplier has allowed for scotia in supply/install now does that mean I can get away with…

Ok thanks Stewie for the suggestion, will leave it in as it is.
Thanks again.

Hi all,
We are having a gas fireplace which will be installed in front of a brick veneer wall (the veneer wall is currently being sheeted)
i've noticed the insulation installers put…

haha thanks qebtel and stewie for the suggestions..
might skip as our ensuites are quite tight.. cheers

hey mgilla,
they are pvc sheets i believe fixed to the frame, and I believe the villaboard will go on after.. then get tiled ?

hey all,
are ppl using heated towel rails?
our bathrooms don't have enough space for the heated multi rails.. so maybe thinking of letting these go and just install a normal rail..…

hey mgilla, i've had another chat, this is a membrane that goes in the wall before gyprock..
it doesn't require fibre glassing/water proofing coating on the wall...

hey mgilla,
that's what I was told by my gyprocker that usually water proofing is done after gyprocking.. but our water proofer has said he comes in before gyprock..
Not sure the…

Gday all,
Just a quick question, our water proofing is coming in prior to gyprock.. Council states that critical stage inspection "prior to covering any wet areas", now does that mean…

qebtel, thank you very much for the above explanation makes much more sense then "you don't need it" from the electrician.... at least you've explained it..

hey qebtel, so do you also mean it's not required?

Hi all,
it's a concrete slab, I've got the steel reo in the slab earthed to the metre box + the metre box earthed to a copper stake in the ground..…

hey all,
I've got another question, as the title states I need to get some confirmation around the rule for earthing the water bond..
We've got copper piping starting up at the…

great, thanks mgilla and stewie for your help.. just trying to be sure we've covered everything to ensure roof is water proofed..
ta

concrete tiles..

hi all,
i've had a bit of an issue, as I first had a quote for fascia/gutter by another company who had sent me a detailed quote and they supply/install metal…

Hi all,
I am not too sure why this particular inspector was asking for the certification, as this was the primary reason for going with a pre-fab frame/truss manufacturer and expected…

Gday all,
Just had the frame inspection, we had our frames/trusses pre-fabricated by a Mitek Fabricator in Sydney and the council inspector is asking for certification that they are manufactured to…

thanks guys for the quick replies, i've picked upon the links you've mentioned..
i've decided to go with this one; http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10M-HDMI-Hig ... d9c&_uhb=1
I think it's an…

Hi all,
after a 10m HDMI cable to connect a projector, looked on Ebay there's many on the market from $20-$100.... any heads up? or are they all the same.. they…

Thanks for the suggestions.
Have spoken with the painter been advised in the quote the following;
ceilings; Tradex paint in flat finish (I believe this is the entry range for Taubmans, will…

thanks all for the suggestions.. In terms of the staircase what's the cheapest wood material out there for the treads? (radiata pine)?? as we will have the treads worked over…

Hi all,
Looking at options for upstairs area, would like a wooden flooring finish in bedrooms upstairs..
Initially was looking at hardwood (brushbox/spotted gum) however been talked out of it, as it's…

Hi all,
Just a quick question, got a full brick projection pier from slab-roof that will be stone cladded.. I've currently got the scaffold up, it would be easier.. or can…

Thanks for the info SaveH2O, just on that what is the suggested nominal diameter for stormwater downpipes connecting the high slotted gutter?
I'm looking at round pipes in uPVC as due…