stonesthrow posted:How do you select a builder?
IMO it's like russian roulette with volume builders. Even with custom builders its extremely hard. Listen to undercover architect podcast. She has a few episodes on volume builders and they're…
stonesthrow posted:Mistakes what did your builder do wrong?
- Some plumbing penetrations through the slab in wrong locations. I spotted some of these by eye the night before slab pour (snuck in). Builder told me next morning that…
stonesthrow posted:covered north alfresco options
Only real option is to have an open pergola with a retractable cover. I'd highly recommend looking into it. We've moved into a new house that has lots of exposed…
stonesthrow posted:New house build - Passive House
Yeah I love opening up a wall of glass when it's 12 degrees outside (or 40 degrees).
stonesthrow posted:uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
Hi stonesthrow. Thanks for your reply. I'd be happy to go with uPVC if the builder gave back my money! They charged us for Thermally Broken, but are giving us…
stonesthrow posted:Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra
We used pro clima walls and roof. It's a high quality product (good vapour permeability and water resistance) and can withstand UV for a long period of time. Pro clima's…
stonesthrow posted:Build house under $400k?
Depends on a lot of things. There would be volume builders still building homes of that size for under 400k. If you want a custom builder, you will have to…
stonesthrow posted:uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
Just ask for the U-values of the window to compare performance. The lower the better, but anything 2 or under is very good. From what I understand, aluminium thermally broken…
stonesthrow posted:insulation/filler for gaps in window frames
I think it goes from 6mm up to 15mm
stonesthrow posted:insulation/filler for gaps in window frames
If using expandafoam use the low expansion variety as I´ve been told normal stuff can add too much pressure. Filling it will help achieve better air tightness and add some…
stonesthrow posted:Is swimming pool cost effective to add value to new build?
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…
stonesthrow posted:Should a building contract be checked by lawyers?
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…
stonesthrow posted:Deck advice
For drill bits I never buy anything other than Sutton.
stonesthrow posted:solar car port in sydney
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…
stonesthrow posted:Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest
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…
stonesthrow posted:Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest
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…
stonesthrow posted:Now It's 0.3mm Gap For Double Glazing. It beats all the rest
Your U values on the WERS website aren't very good.
https://www.awawers.net/res/reslist/ECOECO
stonesthrow posted:Kalwanu Constructions - Experiences
Did you visit any of their existing builds and speak to some of their current clients beforehand?
stonesthrow posted:How hot/cold does a sunroom get?
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…
stonesthrow posted:House wall wrap
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…
stonesthrow posted:rust on house I Beams
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…
stonesthrow posted:rust on house I Beams
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…
stonesthrow posted:Location of RWT inlet and outlet
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…
stonesthrow posted:Floor plan feedback
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…
stonesthrow posted:Making a hallway airtight
That's one of the problems with ducted. I don't think you have much of an option.
stonesthrow posted:High indoor relative humidty in colder / rainy seasons
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.…
stonesthrow posted:Building with Dechellis homes
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…
