Wide Angle (100) vs Narrow angle (60) LED Downlights
I like the wider angles on decent LED downlights, as long as they have sufficient lumens to cope with the light dispersion, something in the 90 to 120 degree isn't…
Costs to upgrade ceiling and wall insulation
I concur, People spend ridiculous amounts on benchtops, taps and other non critical things, yet bulk at insulation upgrade costs, seems illogical to me, we upgraded our ceiling insulation to…
WWYD - Neighbour cut into our land for their retaining wall
true, so how far into your land did they excavate?
WWYD - Neighbour cut into our land for their retaining wall
considering the neighbours dont have a crystal ball to know your block would be cut and filled, they would have retained up to or just above natural ground level, so…
WWYD - Neighbour cut into our land for their retaining wall
was fill used on your block?
WWYD - Neighbour cut into our land for their retaining wall
Im not following either, so if the retaining wall is on their boundary, why are you building a retaining wall behind it?, as in it would serve you and them?
Is there any benefits in muliple zoning in ducted air-con?
Definitely, why have the aircon trying to cool the whole house instead of the rooms you are in?, and if you have doors in the right places and enough zones,…
Most new homes have defective ceiling insulation
Building-expert, blind faith certainly is alive and well, Just look how good religion is doing!
Does this look normal?
So I spose we can only ask again ,and of course with only having the info we have been provided, how was this missed by people who do this for…
Slab requirements for lightweight cladding
fair point, one would assume brick would have a higher load rating then lightweight cladding on the slab, so would therefore require more substantial reinforcement?
DownPipe: Same or Different to Roof Colour!
"Is it very costly having downpipe a different colour to gutters/fascia?"
Nope, as they have to paint them anyways, so colour doesn't matter
I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?
Howdy Michelle,
any chance when you are at work again, can you pleae check and tell me what colour and " hue" the QSM076 Moonlight oak light boards are (or…
Options instead of boring display homes
I understand mate! , really, the same basic layout/ floorplan can have a vastly different façade design depending on window size, type and location, roof pitches,…
Options instead of boring display homes
Just convince her it`s a blank canvas that can be improved upon, considering minor changes to a façade can have dramatic results and same with interior paint and décor (as…
LED vs fluorescent downlights
Its a very general observation, since downlights are available in a number of different beam degrees, they can be tailored to suit the situation, 30, 40, 60, 90 and 120…
Meter box on outside of main bedroom wall -leave it or move?
I think its not a concern, and to be honest if you have powerpoints on the wall that the bed is up against your are going to have cabling running…
Privacy - overlooking
if it worries you that much, put on some reflective mirror tint on the window, so light can still come in, but they will not be able to see in…
I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?
Cheers for the suggestion Michelle!
Wallpaper behind tv?
Wallpaper behind the tv in a theatre?, I couldn't think of anything worse to be honest, lucky your not my missus, I would agree, as long as I can use…
I work in flooring - do you have a flooring question?
Hi Michelle,
we have picked Solver cape horn wall paint for our upcoming build and have chosen Quickstep classic boards for our flooring combined with charcoal carpet, we have been…
LED Downlights - new home - Osram or EcoBrilliant?
I tend to agree with Golight,
Bad information can cost you!
Things like CRI and lumens are important, if you like a true looking light, I would try to keep above 85-90…
Transportable homes- anybody done it? Where did you start??
Just be careful and check with a broker etc first,as I have heard banks are reluctant to lend on transportable homes
cheers
steve
Bathroom Reno - Disagreement with Wife - FINAL SOLUTION
Come off it,!,Im married and guess what, we talk about all decisions and work out what is right and most logical ,not what keeps a women happy!,and because emotion is…
SA Largs North First build - Got my keys!
Beauty mate!,bet your as hahppy as larry!,Looking forward to more pics!