Hi all
I've got a brick garage/shed at the back of my house. It's been hit at some point (before I owned it) and has a large crack running down through…

This is disturbing news, currently in the design phase of an extension in Perth. Hopefully by the time execution comes later this year we aren't priced out of our own…

Not building but about to start renovating in Perth.
Your prices seem reasonable to me for a new high spec home.

Are they all thermally broken? If not, don't waste your money. Look for thermally broken and low E glass.
There are other double glazed options out there. Do some more research.

The grass shouldn't go yellow, I've never had my lawn or seen others yellow after top dressing with sand. You should have green start pushing through within a few days…

So your lawn is probably totally ruined now. I'd be surprised if you could bring it back, also, crusher dust will be full of coarse grained material and it will…

Seems good to me.
I've been told $4-5k/sqm is reasonable in Perth.

I should have followed up on this thread.
So, the pier foundation wasn't large enough on the side it was leaning towards, and the NBN cable went through the pier,…

Yeah cool. I understand geotechnical engineering. All I was pointing out is the correct terminology, also, if the soil underneath doesn't come into contact with moisture, then the clay is…

Is it render and paint or an acrylic product like acratex? Render and paint is easier to match, acratex can never patch in.

Hey Alex, you should look up AS1726. Soil comprises all sorts of different particle sizes and compositions. Sand is actually a particle size range, as is silt and clay.
Agree that…

Hi lemonmouse
Thanks for the response.
I think what you've gone through site with how we feel about engaging a builder direct vs an architect or designer. We want our vision, not…

Just getting back to this.
So because we are part cash part finance, doing the OB route is looking near on impossible.
When we got some quotes from builders last year, they…

Hi all
Starting to think about extending our 1940s California Bungalow in Perth, WA. We've come up with a rough idea of what we want in terms of size/location of rooms…

Thanks for the info.
I was still thinking about it, but maybe my time on break (also FIFO) is better spent having a break, rather than trying to do part…

Full height looks lux. Bulkhead could work too. I think having a gap between cabinets gives somewhere for dust to collect and wasted space. I would go for full height…

Hi mate, yep finish as described with a mix of water and paint. I did a 50/50 water and Dulux 1 step primer as per my plasterers recommendation and it…

Grand entrance with really high ceilings will be cool. 3.45 throughout might be a bit much. If you have a large amount of floor space it will work.

Also well done for using the search function.
I have 3.15m ceilings in an old 40s built house. We often have compliments or people who visit saying how great they are.…

Yeah not a bad shout. I'll probably brace against a star picket or something instead of the tree but could be a good idea.
As you say, it's the bending moment…

That's not a bad idea. One company suggested they could remediate if I could straighten the pier. I've only been thinking of ways to pull the pier into place, not…

Seems excessive. This gate construction method is pretty common and lots have not had any issues. I'd say it's a foundation issue, not a brick issue as the foundation is…

Hi all
Had the front of the house renovated two years ago (landscaping, carport and fence). Part of the works was the construction of a brick wall with blade infills and…

Any updates in the last two years since taking the course? Have you managed to do your own build/reno?
Has anyone else in Perth done an owner builder course and can…

I'd start here: https://www.yourhome.gov.au/
You could also engage an energy assessor to review your house plans and suggest upgrades/changes etc before going back to the builder.

Thanks for the info, i'll have a read.
Not looking to go full air tight as not sure we have the space to install ERV system with the older part of…

Perth, hence asking above but I'll include it in the future.
I understand Perth's love of double brick, but it's a pretty poor construction method for having a well insulated…

Bit of a thread bump.
Any more SIPs experience in Australia or even Perth?
I've discounted double brick construction for a future extension. Toying with double stud framing, 145*45 stud framing…