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2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

The process was dragged out a bit due to covid delays and building restrictions! Our SS has been super helpful, even after the handover, with a few items to be…

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2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting options for heavy pendant lights

I drilled and tapped some long M8 bolts from the frame into the steel beam! It's not coming down anytime soon!

Mounting options for heavy pendant lights
2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting options for heavy pendant lights

So I added some thick timber and spread the weight support to the top of the ijoists, and screwed the frame into those with 10g x 75mm wood screws. It's…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting options for heavy pendant lights

OK since no one wants to give away their secrets, then maybe one of you experienced electricians can provide a quote for the job?

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting options for heavy pendant lights

We are planning some large pendants, and need some advice on what strengthening is required on floor joists, and also ceiling trusses.
The dining one is 110kg, but there is a…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting heavy pendants

So still able to screw to joists with formply or cut holes for noggins?

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Help removing bulb from pendant light

Maybe the top cap unscrews?

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Foyer Pendant Size?

Ideally something that doesn't come down too far, but far enough to be seen when you step inside. Maybe 3 to 3.5M?
Have a look at some display houses online, and…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting options for heavy pendant lights

We are planning some large pendants, and need some advice on what strengthening is required on floor joists, and also ceiling trusses.
The dining one is 110kg, but there is a…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

We are planning quite a few extra retaining walls everywhere, so we can level everything.

Building a Doulton in Geelong
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2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

Hi guys,
We are a few weeks away from completion. Starting to plan some landscaping, lots if ideas, but not sure which way to go.

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2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting heavy pendants

We added noggins (and junction box) for the staircase chandelier, as that was planned over a year ago, before the build started.
The ceiling joists downstairs are not quite the same:
What…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Mounting heavy pendants

What is the weight capacity of modern house ceiling beams (see photo).
I see they use metal strips to mount the plaster on, but if we can screw into the…

Mounting heavy pendants
2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

It wasn't the best one to work with, due to the double easements and slope which restricted the build size and options, but because the three houses at the back…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

Still deciding. House still under construction, but landscaping will happen early next year!

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2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building Doulton 50 with Metricon

We went with their downlights, and got batten holders in the rooms we wish to add other pendants (or a junction box in the ceiling), so at least the wiring…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

Very windy last night and today, now they will need to fix the wrap! The insulation wasn't supposed to be installed yethttps://forum.homeone.com.au/u/94542_1631183818.jpg
https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/94542_1631183848.jpg
Bricks should be finished tomorrow.
Hi Sparky!, I'm Nish and…

2 years2 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building Doulton 50 with Metricon

We went with their downlights, and got batten holders in the rooms we wish to add other pendants (or a junction box in the ceiling), so at least the wiring…

3 years3 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Design & Development Overlay - Schedule 14 (DDO14)

This was my creation:

The council did a site inspection, and requested further information (drawings showing building area over 7.5M), which we got from Metricon. This was one:
Vicplan site can give…

3 years3 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Design & Development Overlay - Schedule 14 (DDO14)

No, I created my own initially, but the council needed more info so Metricon drafted some drawings showing which areas exceeded 7.5M.
And if you have a slope more than 2.5…

3 years3 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

Very windy last night and today, now they will need to fix the wrap! The insulation wasn't supposed to be installed yet!
Bricks should be finished tomorrow.

3 years3 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

Not sure yet, will wait and see what it all looks like when finished. Probably some garden at the front and/or side, still looking at options for the other side…

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3 years3 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

There is a complete set of pics week by week, and back to the very beginning when we were looking for land!
It's on Instagram, "Doulton.on.Highton"

3 years3 yearsSparkyfSparkyf posted:
Building a Doulton in Geelong

Looking really good now!
How are you coping with Shepparton's covid worries? Is it slowing your build at all?

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