This is anecdotal, but in looking at sales for the past 5 years in suburbs around me I'm pretty confident pools add a significant amount of value to a home…

I did and the report told me nothing about risks that I hadn't already identified myself. In saying that I didn't have complete confidence that I was interpreting it properly…

For drill bits I never buy anything other than Sutton.

I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I…

Maybe you can update the original post with this information and things like price and when/if it's actually available. It's not very helpful if you just post something vague and…

I would say a U value of 2 and below is good.
I keep seeing window suppliers claiming their windows are 'the best' and then you see the U values are…

Your U values on the WERS website aren't very good.
https://www.awawers.net/res/reslist/ECOECO

Did you visit any of their existing builds and speak to some of their current clients beforehand?

Depends how much direct sun it gets. Is there any shading (eaves or trees)? If the sun hits a window directly it doesn't matter too much if it's double or…

Vapour permeable wraps are recommended in cold to temperate climates to reduce the risk of condensation build up inside the walls and ceiling spaces during colder months (resulting from vapour…

The original photo doesn't look galvanised but I can't really tell with the other photos.
If the conditions are okay then I agree with the handyman that you will be gone…

If you want peace of mind you need to get an actual structural engineer to look at it as there are a number of variables that determine how bad the…

Thanks H2O

This is back up and running!

Hi there,
I'm installing a 20kL round rain water tank next week and would like to know whether the position of the inlet and outlet need to be 180 degrees from…

I think the master needs a re-think. Could you have a narrow study (1.8 - 2m deep) before you walk into the room with a window opposite? Just think it…

Legend!

That's one of the problems with ducted. I don't think you have much of an option.

How long is the humidity high for? Or is that the average? I don't think it's terrible but you are obviously getting condensation in the bedrooms so it's bad enough.…

It's Russian roulette with a volume builder and your chances of things going wrong are much higher given their business models are built on doing everything as cheap as possible.
It's…

Volume builders aren't going to magically change their practices and become good.
I still know people signing up with Metricon. Bizarre

You need to ask exactly what their inclusions are. Don't get a verbal list or rough dot points.
You will be surprised what builders don't include and how much extra…

Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have…

About bloody time! Would be keen to hear what your tender results are and what's happening with prices. I'm getting pricing done soon (Adelaide) so fingers crossed prices haven't gone…

Do TV's and computers really need a data cable if your house isn't huge and wifi coverage okay?

For a modest sized house, what do you need data points for other than gaming?

Hi,
We've had lots of delays and still haven't started the build yet unfortunately! We're using Deceuninck upvc windows. They're tilt and turn with U values of 1.86. The SHGC varied…

Ventilated wall cavity? I'm assuming the house would have gone through wufi modelling.

Would definitely go passive house if we had the budget. Such well built houses and comfy temperatures! Have seen a couple this year.

Yes we're looking at a similar price per m2 in Adelaide for a fairly simple single storey house. It's a decent custom builder but not high end. We've removed all…