Front door size
Should explain a bit further.
From the lentil to the top of the jamb 5mm gap
For the side 10mm each side.
Using 22mm door jamb.
opening 2310 H 1095W
H=2310-(22mm jamb) (-3mm…
Sand and cement before waterproofing
About to start on the bathroom floor.
Thinking of doing sand and cement the floor before waterproofing.
Does anyone see a problem with that approach?
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Front door size
Hello All,
Just double checking before I purchase this door. Frame opening 2310 H,
1095 W.
H=2310 -(22mm)-(3mm gap top)-(5mm gap bottom)-(10mm packing)
W=1095-(44mm)-(6mm gap sides)-(20mm packing)
Appreciate if someone can check the above.
Should…
Roof truss and internal walls
Gyprock will start next week.
The gyprock sheets are 1350
Ground floor height 2750 and upstairs 2740
Will be using two sheets and will be 40 to 50mm short at…
Roof truss and internal walls
I am not using cornices. The ceiling and the wall gyprock will be square set.
Roof truss and internal walls
Picture of the internal wall.
Was looking at adding 90x35 on top of the internal wall.
This piece will not be touching the roof truss.
Have been told not required.
Roof truss and internal walls
Thanks for the reply
Yes, will attach photo of internal walls
The point that I am trying to make with a 35mm gap between the truss and the top
of the internal wall.…
Roof truss and internal walls
Will get some photos tomorrow.
Is this set up suitable for gyprock square set?
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Roof truss and internal walls
The gap between the roof truss and internal walls I have 35mm.
Question is that ok for gyprocking square set?
A friend has suggested 35x90 on top of the internal…
Knauf gyprock
Hello All
Just wondering if anyone has used Knauf gyprock. How is it compared to Boral or CSR?
Have been told it is made in Australia but not sure.
Roof truss and internal walls
Thanks for the response.
When it comes to gyprocking what is the general rule?
eg square set.
Roof truss and internal walls
For a double storey house what should the gap be for an internal wall and roof truss?
Does the above have any requirement of gyprocking using a square set?
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Garage Beam Brickworks
Above the garage opening there is a PFC 380 with a plate welded 200mm.
(the brickwall is 230 on either side of the beam).
Half the garage will have a single roof…
Aluminium window slider frame track
Another question
The lock on the moving window panel the outer frame touches the fixed frame when fully closed. Is this normal on a sliding window? See picture
Concern overtime…
Aluminium window slider frame track
Thanks for the reply.
I have been told there is a cap that blocks the area.
Agree it seems to be extremely big.
Aluminium window slider frame track
Thanks for your reply.
Is this a design problem or something missing?
Aluminium window slider frame track
Hello All,
Just received three aluminium slider windows.
While installing noticed the fixed and moving panel there is a 20mm opening on the bottom and top. If you look directly you…
Windows and doors lentils size
Is everyone using archbar for window opening?
Instead of flat bar.
Floor tiling- Glue or sand and cement
Hello
Just wondering what is the best option these days with regards to floor tiles eg 600x600mm.
Level and glue or sand and cement?
Which method likely to have less problems…
Windows and doors lentils size
Building a brick veneer in NSW.
what is the requirement for lentils size for the following windows and doors? Does the lentil have to be 150 extra each side?
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Window…
Windows reveal
Hello all,
Just wondering whether it worth using Maple for the reveals. Is worth the extra costs? Will be painting the reveal.
Roof tiles Boral or Austral
A local tiler has recommended the Boral vogue which is similar to the Austral prestige tiles.
Does anyone know the difference between the two?
Which one do people prefer?
Price difference?
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Infill slab and Bal 29
Thanks for all the replies. Planning to use 20mm gravel as gravel is small in size and it naturally compacts
and will finish with road side powder. Compact every…
Slab height and tiling
Planning to tile the entire ground floor. Does the slab height need to be offset for tiles and glue eg 20mm? Using 600x600 tiles.
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Infill slab and Bal 29
To compact the soil safely without damaging the common bricks walls what machine is best to use?
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Infill slab and Bal 29
Soon we will be doing an infill slab. What's the best material to use for the fill?
Will be compacting at 150.