Fireplace - where oh where shall you go?
Ok that's possible. However, the existing window is 1800w and the hearth will be 1800w. Not sure there is enough room either side to fit more glazing? I also like…
Fireplace - where oh where shall you go?
Thanks all - I appreciate the responses. Not much love for looking up at the tele above the fire! Personal preference I guess and everyone is different.
We are in Adelaide…
Fireplace - where oh where shall you go?
Sorry the pics aren't great. I plan to do low level built in units to the sides of the hearth. Personally I'm favoring the first option so it sits in…
Fireplace - where oh where shall you go?
Dear all
Started on the long road to building and our plans are currently in with council planners. We are finalizing our selections and in doing so have decided to include…
Choosing a builder
We had plans drafted and a quote from Nu Built - we found them quite expensive. They also massively under provided in the quote for electric sockets and lights etc…
Ask a lighting design engineer - general Q&A
Just in the planning stage of a two story home and have contracted a builder. The cost they charge for spot lights seems a bit inflated - I'm not a…
Ceiling heights - what to do?
Thanks all - some great replies. I think I'm leaning towards the 2.7 all around. As has been said, this is a fairly(!) serious consideration that can't be changed at…
Ceiling heights - what to do?
Finalizing our plans for a double story home being built by Format Homes. We have provisionally planned 2.7m ceilings on the gf and then lowered this to 2.4 on the…
Reverse cycle Vs Evap + Gas heating
Thanks guys - so far I've just gone on the words of the salesman (risky!) and my mind struggles to compute kWh stats to compare the various options! I accept…
Reverse cycle Vs Evap + Gas heating
Cost wise I've even quoted $12k for a reverse cycle system and about $9k for a ducted gas and evap system. The fireplace adds another $5-$6k depending on which model.
Reverse cycle Vs Evap + Gas heating
Thanks oneJohn. Helpful, although I'm no nearer deciding! The appeal of the reduced running costs is high, and I like the gas ducted heating that I would run alongside more…
Custom Build Recommendations in South Australia
We've just signed a build contract with Format Homes. They started quite good value and agreed to some fairly firm negotiating. Our plan is their own design as we have…
Reverse cycle Vs Evap + Gas heating
Hi All
First post - be gentle! I have done a search but not found a recent discussion on this, sorry if I've missed it
Just signed a contract to build a…