Stewie D posted:Wanting to build insulated roof for 40' high cube container
A guy I know had a shipping container as his site shed and bunk house while he built his house in the country. He simply strung a few ropes from…
Stewie D posted:Encase sewer pre KDR and fencing near manhole
As per your other post Steve. If you are looking at actually wanting to move Sydney Waters main sewer you will be up for big bucks. At every change in…
Stewie D posted:Sydney water vent pipes
Take a copy of your plans and go see a water services coordinator for your area. If you are going to move the vent pipe and also need to concrete…
Stewie D posted:Ducted Vacuum
A few comments here from post 1092 onwards a few pages
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5823&start=1080
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Stewie D posted:Pendant lights & downlights to ground floor of 2 storey home
Apart from the electrical side of things, the biggest hurdle you will face is how you are going to support the pendants. Usually a 100 x 50 nog is laid…
Stewie D posted:Floor sound proofing
I know it would be under "Amenity" in the BCA and looking up my old version it states no noise transmission greater than 62dB as worked out by acoustic engineers.…
Stewie D posted:Floor sound proofing
No. If there is a unit below then you cannot have a hard floor surface. The only rooms that are the exception to this are the bathroom and/or laundry. However,…
Stewie D posted:2nd floor additon in Sydney's lower north shore
This side of the bridge alexp79, you'd be looking at more like 2.5 - 3K per sq metre to start with then level of finish and how much work to…
Stewie D posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
We have one of the older V8 Dysons and while it's a great little machine for a quick vac, I don't think if you're looking at doing a comprehensive vacuum…
Stewie D posted:Things you forget - summary page 32
I know five people that have them in their homes and they all say that a ducted vacuum is the best thing ever. Four of them have two storey houses…
Stewie D posted:Irregular land shape - CDC ?
You tell us nothing about the existing setbacks for your house from the boundaries other than showing us a yellow blob on a tiny site plan. A bit more info…
Stewie D posted:Renovation Budget Help
Depends on the area Nick. Some out West have fallen 25% over the last year so it is probably a good time to buy. Whether it will fall any more…
Stewie D posted:Renovation Budget Help
Given that the median house price in Epping is $1.55 mil I'd say for a double brick house that it would still have been a good buy even after the…
Stewie D posted:Renovation Budget Help
I think you have underestimated but as you say it depends a lot on the current condition. Replacing the taps etc in the bathroom is OK if the bathrooms are…
Stewie D posted:White mould floor bearer - asking for advice
What is immediately above that area? A wet area like a bathroom, kitchen or laundry?
If not moisture coming from above then it may be moisture coming from below. I can't…
Stewie D posted:Raised surface at the corner
" Looks to me like the paper corner tape hasn't been bedded properly"
Yep, I have to agree with oldchippy. Is the raised edge about 1" from the corner?
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Bricks - replacing individual bricks
No-one would want to do it and if they did they would charge like a wounded bull. I've done a few in the past as part of renos where we…
Stewie D posted:Wooden boards screwing standards
Yes, I agree. It sounds like a landscaper trying to be a carpenter and not succeeding too well.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Which one to choose? DEWALT or Makita Impact Driver
I don't know what other tools you have or what other projects you are looking at doing but most tradies like me use all of one brand so you can…
Stewie D posted:Carpentry Apprentice - Pre Fab or Cut on Site?
You really wouldn't miss out on too much by working for a company that uses pre-built frames. Anyone can knock together a stud wall. Any frame would be put together…
Stewie D posted:Washing machines and environmental vandalism
Good articles. Scary though. Our continued use of plastics of all descriptions and chemicals is very sad when we know that there are viable alternatives.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Home Extension - Designs approved first or builder first?
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=71740
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=72345
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52895
http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=71740
The draftsman or building designer should have a pretty good idea on costs.
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Removing brick internal walls - Californian bungalow Sydney
You need to get the engineers report first and also draw up a sketch of the floorplan both existing and proposed before anyone here would be able to give you…
Stewie D posted:External brickwall tiling
Check how straight the wall is first by running a decent straight edge over it both vertically and horizontally. Any high spots mark them and either grind them down a…
Stewie D posted:Toilet Closers ?
I don't think I've ever seen one of those old style DIY closers for a long time and those that I remember were from very old homes or the outside…
Stewie D posted:Triton Super Jaws
Not one tool embedded in the house I live in.
I can think of one.... 
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Triton Super Jaws
Just make sure that all the bits are there and nothing is damaged.
http://www.tritontools.com/Helpers/GetI ... Manual.pdf
Stewie
Stewie D posted:Quick Kitchen Installation Question
Nearly all hinge manufacturers have clip on hinges. I'd install all the doors and drawer fronts ( if you are waiting on the stonemason that is ) and the day…
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