Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?
Smeagol,
if your friends builder was any good they should have applied mains pressure to the pipes way before the house was lined and tiled so leaks can be seen.
If the…
Heat Pump Water Heater
My parents have one. My father is a gold licenced builder and it was against his better judgement to use one but he needed the green points to get his…
Concrete Slab vs Timber sub floor?
Slab by far and away the better option - I agree wholheartedly with the drumming comment as well - timber is noisy
Don't forget you could go with a suspended concrete…
Building inspection issue
Who did your inspection council or private.....I'm guessing private from the way you have written.
Has your house been issued with a council compliance certificate - there called different things??? That…
Square set cornices
I agree the answer is no.
You have to remember volume home bullders cut costs everywhere and some of them screw the bejesus out of their tradies so they end up…
Building in Double Brick
T&V thanks for your comments.
Reason why I want to put a frame inside is firstly if there was any moisture transfer between the inner and outer course it will also…
Limitations of renovating and asbestos
I would have liked to have seen a mention of it in my building report but in fairness it depends on what sort of report you've asked for.
The people you…
Limitations of renovating and asbestos
Karol,
just replied to your message re the lino now this......have you done something bad in a previous life????
The asbestos wont limit you as such with what you can do but…
How to get glued on lino off floorboards?
Hi Karol,
yuk, what a job!!
I've done it myself very recently and used a heat gun and shovel.
A blow torch can also be used - don't be too worried about…
Is anyone building the Clarendon Springwood?
What is the name of the house - "the Clarendon"?
Moroka finish / Rendering costs?
The render probably wont be more expensive post construction but messy it is so negotiate with your flowers!!!
Beware though render/bagging it all cracks and patching render is not a DIY…
Building in Double Brick
Casa2,
firstly thanks for your comments and I understand your points.
In terms of asthetics though face brick on the exterior I think is a bit dated. Maybe in time you will…
Alkira Homes
Dear themax,
I know some of your neighbours down there - I'm not sure its so much of a visa thats required as opposed to a change in religion!!!
PS I will…
Alkira Homes
Hi Bel,
a Sydney sider yes but no not the shire! .....the other side of the city northern beaches.
I know themax through my old employer.
JB
Building in Double Brick
No, the house I sold was in Sydney.......thanks for your comments.
Rgds
Building in Double Brick
I'm confused...................
Double brick is typically associated with being a more solid structure over brick veneer and that translates loosely to me as "better".....but is that right?
I recently sold a brick…
Alkira Homes
Thanks for asking the question re Alkira homes for me but I've now mastered registration .
Just a question/point regarding your plans and…