melbourne architect posted:Tradition/superstition of coins in a concrete slab
Thousands of years hence, archaeologists will have a nice surprise.
melbourne architect posted:Energy conservation: windows
Someone's analysis of power savings (UK)
http://www.yougen.co.uk/blog-entry/1360/The+case+for+secondary+double+glazing
melbourne architect posted:House Finished - Builder wants more money - HELP!
+1. You can get some free general advice from VCAT(or your local equivalent) . Based on that you can decide if you need a solicitor. Good luck.
melbourne architect posted:Stamp Duty Cuts VICTORIA
You must have misunderstood. You say that government is going to reduce a tax by 20%?? Impossible! 
(I hope you get the reduction)
melbourne architect posted:Fuse box rules
Any up date? Did you get someone out, and how much were you charged?
melbourne architect posted:New House - Springthorpe Estate Macleod - Custom Home
Lovely floor and reflected light.
melbourne architect posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
How much steam might be going into the roof space?
melbourne architect posted:New House - Springthorpe Estate Macleod - Custom Home
Looking very nice. I especially like the hall way.
melbourne architect posted:Rob's big renovation
Lovely house; looking forward to seeing progress reports 
melbourne architect posted:Energy conservation: windows
This study has some interesting comparisons:
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/thermal-windows.pdf
(pdf)
melbourne architect posted:Destructive MBR Worm attacks Computers Worldwide
Does this effect Macs?
melbourne architect posted:Heat loss through window problems
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=47112
melbourne architect posted:Energy conservation: windows
Apologies if someone has already posted this. It's a PDF http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Window_protection.pdf
Google also a 'quick view' ( it's a web-page version of the above document)
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sustainability.vic.gov.au%2Fresources%2Fdocuments%2FWindow_protection.pdf
melbourne architect posted:Fuse box rules
There could also be implications for your home insurance.
melbourne architect posted:options for glass insulation
Louvered shutters are popular in Eurpoe.
melbourne architect posted:options for glass insulation
If you want to DIY, seal sheets of perspex to the inside of the frame. The perspex doesn't have to be thick, but the seal must be perfect: the trapped…
melbourne architect posted:Got to love photoshop
Nice work.
Now, if someone could photoshop me a nice Bentley, I would be very grateful
melbourne architect posted:Introductions Please!
You've come to the right place; plenty of info here.
melbourne architect posted:Rate your solar Panel
How much are they charging for the inspection and new meter?
melbourne architect posted:LED vs CFL vs Halogen Downlights User Choice?
One the leaders in the field recently moved production from the US to China to cut costs and cope with increased demand. China's own producers are also ramping up; expect…
melbourne architect posted:Bring a difficult neighbour to court
It seems as though all you need to do is prove that their actions have caused damage/cost to you. What I don't understand is: why would they allow themselves to…
melbourne architect posted:Bring a difficult neighbour to court
Perhaps they think they can get their occupancy permit without building the wall. Did you confirm what the surveyor told you?
melbourne architect posted:Key Locks on Children's Bedrooms
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007 ... ?site=news
In other cases, people have been found next to the door, key in hand. I'm told that smoke can effect your ability to think…
