iknowboonie posted:Digging up concrete
You will definitely need a concrete saw (also known as demolition saw) as the drive way will most probably have reinforcement in it to prevent cracks.
iknowboonie posted:Feedback on Brightgreen D900 LED
So over the weekend i was able to see both the Brightgreen D900 and the Thinkwise Genesis 16 on display. The ceiling height of the showroom was about ~2.5m…
iknowboonie posted:Feedback on Brightgreen D900 LED
Anyone know where these lights are connected and on display?
I'm curious to see the light output for myself.
iknowboonie posted:Feedback on Brightgreen D900 LED
I'm now leaning towards the Thinkwise Genesis 16 instead of the Brightgreen D900.
I've emailed both companies requesting confirmation of their claimed outputs by an independent 3rd party. …
iknowboonie posted:Feedback on Brightgreen D900 LED
I have also discovered the Thinkwise Genesis 16, these also look to be a viable solution.
iknowboonie posted:Feedback on Brightgreen D900 LED
I am looking to install these lights as part of my build as they seem to be the only LED light that reproduce a 50w halogen.
I am still…
iknowboonie posted:please help! Builders in melbourne???
If you could provide your local area / council, forum members then may be able to assist with recommending builders. The reason I ask this is because not all…
iknowboonie posted:E-Bay Insulation
I used an eBay store called Build Find who also trade under the name Insulation on Demand. Their pricing for Bradford Soundscreen was very competitive, so i bought 40…
iknowboonie posted:Awning windows versus doublehung
Check out Aneeta Sashless windows, they do a double hung window but look similar to an awning.
iknowboonie posted:Demolishing old extension to our semi detached house
It depends on which State you are in but in Victoria, you generally need a building permit for demolition if you are removing any external walls, balconies, part of a…
iknowboonie posted:Estimating
Try this...
http://www.archicentre.com.au/images/st ... -Guide.pdf
iknowboonie posted:extension cost
Archicentre's Cost Guide is your best bet: http://www.archicentre.com.au/images/st ... -Guide.pdf
iknowboonie posted:Renovation Finance advice.
In lieu of cash, using your redraw sounds like the best option because the interest rate is the lowest you'll get vs credit card or personal loan.
You could also ask…
iknowboonie posted:2-Pack or Polytec Createc?????
We were tossing up between 2-pack or Createc. In the end we have decided to go with 2-pack because it allowed us to choose any colour we wished. …
iknowboonie posted:Family Home
We approached many architects during the design phase of our extension in Northcote, most charged a % as you said.
I guess the question really is, what do you…
iknowboonie posted:Rendering weatherboard - Extra questions
I do not think you can render weatherboard as weatherboards inevitably shrink and expand. Therefore I would expect the render to become dislodged and fall off. I understand…
iknowboonie posted:SOMERFIELD - Time extension for late Construction start
If it were me, I would seek advice from my solicitor.
I would also have my solicitor write a formal letter to the developer's solicitor and the estate people…
iknowboonie posted:Questions re building of small home....
Is the 215-220m2 the size of each block once subdivided or is that the size of the block before subdivision? 215-220m2 per block is enough land to build a…
iknowboonie posted:Cost of demolishing weatherboard house VIC
If there is asbestos, you will need to have this disposed of properly prior to any demolition work.
iknowboonie posted:Freestanding 90cm Oven - Any suggestions ..Smeg ??
Having personally seen and touched both the black and stainless steel Smeg oven side by side, can i confirm the black is more resistant to finger prints then the stainless…
iknowboonie posted:Home extension
To help estimate, you will first need to determine the size of your home extension in square meters. With this figure (i.e. 150sqm) you can roughly multiple it by…
iknowboonie posted:Drainage grooved into Cessarstone
You can get undermount sinks that also include an undermount strainer, this will still give you the streamlined look. See here for an example http://www.smegappliances.com.au/Produc…
iknowboonie posted:Show us your CaesarStone joins
The visibility of the join will also depend on how uniform the CS is. For example, the join when using the colour Pure White or Snow will be next…
iknowboonie posted:To handle or not to handle
EuroFit have a cheaper soft closing draw but a family friend who has them installed is concerned about the longevity, i.e. draws that are used frequently are losing their soft…
iknowboonie posted:Builder for extension
We went through the process to get a quote from EU for an extension to our Californian Bungalow. EU were easy to deal with and their quote was relatively…
iknowboonie posted:HELP - Am I getting dodged by my architect?
When we were exploring using an architect to design our extension on a Californian Bungalow (ground level only), our initial quotes were all in the $20K+ per sq. One…
iknowboonie posted:Cost per square metre - architect designed home in Melbourne
IMO, $2,600 per square meter can be done but nice fittings (i.e non standard) will up that price rapidly. For example, floor to ceiling windows.
iknowboonie posted:Gas burning log fires
Illusions Gas Log Fires who make the Matrix have been around since 2006 (when the company was established according to the ASIC). I believe they are owned by Ultimate…
iknowboonie posted:Which brand of Saucepans should I get??
I have a few Le Creuset pots and pans, they are fantastic and the quality has been exceptional.
iknowboonie posted:Req: Pictures of black aluminum bi-folds
Firstly i want to say, thank you everyone for such prompt feedback.
Kyton, thank you so much for taking the time to take pics and post them up. The black…
