talkingdog posted:Flat roof extension - can be we build 2nd story on top??
If you can obtain the working drawings that were used in the building permit, you can determine the strength of the structure. Your biggest challenge will be that the roof…
talkingdog posted:Has any one had overlooking issues with their DS backwindows
I live in Elwood, and due to the closeness of all the houses to the next, screening is a big issue. A lot of developments take the easy way out…
talkingdog posted:what paint to use on exterior cement render?
Becasue it is a retaining wall, normal acrylic paints form a water proof barrier, so you get abuild up of water and potential blistering. It depends on the moisture level…
talkingdog posted:New home lighting restrictions…
I goy my LED lights of ebay, cost me $7 each including postage, there is a place in Moorabin that sells LED 240V ligts for $20, BUT they have Aust…
talkingdog posted:Guttering problems
I had the same problem with gutter profiles ..... there is an easy fix
DRILL A FEW HOLES AND MAKE YOUR OWN OVERFLOW HOLES.
did it to the ones at one…
talkingdog posted:what do I need to know about windows?
Without going nuts ...... first if you have westerly facing windows, a green tint redcudes the IR (Infra red) light alot, and this is what heats up your room. The…
talkingdog posted:Why do builders exaggerate all the time?
I'm trying to get a contract to lockup. They way is they are doing a good job, I'II keep on using them for other trades, if they aren't I can…
talkingdog posted:I think I need a footerer / footings contractor
I'm trying to get a handle on the cost of strip footings for my new house. I've renovated houses, never built one from scratch. I've had the soil test done…
talkingdog posted:Fencing Question
The boundary is the side of the fence with the palings, and there is an allowance for error. If you are to build a new fence, I would suggest getting…
talkingdog posted:Confused about when to get builder to quote
get your soil test done ASAP, it doesn't cost much ($200-$300), but you will know upfront if you will have majot problems with footings. From the soil test, you can…
talkingdog posted:cost to finish from lock up
Once you ahve lockup, you can calculate m2 of flooring (if you have boards) how many m2 you need sanded and polished, m2 of plaster for walls and ceilings, etc…
talkingdog posted:Spotted gum flooring and dogs compatibility
Your dogs will not dent your boards ....... but they will scratch it, as will people in traffic areas wearing shoes. The last floor I did was in water based…
talkingdog posted:want to build new home in ICF Zego, Thermacell or similar.
Hello.
I'm looking at getting someone to build to lockup with render my new home in ICF e.g. Zego, Thermacell, etc (have planning approval).
I can do the fit outs…
talkingdog posted:Anyone changed design with the same builder?
I had an issue like this in the past, the builder was happy to do the changes, for him it was an m2 exercise and he was willing to absorb…
talkingdog posted:might be to the lockup in the inner city, and do own fit-out
I have approved council plans for bayside (Sth Melbourne, about to make an amendment, all rescode compliant by the book). My block is only 8M wide, so it's a custom…
talkingdog posted:retaining wall advice please
sounding like the issues I will have with the new house I'm building, I want ducted heating, so the back will be cut 800mm and refilled.
Anyway.
Grey masonary blocks are porous…
talkingdog posted:Approx OB cost per square meter?
facing the same dilema, I called a builder who does double storey narrow block (8metre) wide houses, and he just said $12k per square. Had the plans drawn up, and…
talkingdog posted:building on a boundary.
I wanted to build to the true boundary, because it's brick and will there there for many years. As to agreeing to location, that was after I came home and…
talkingdog posted:cost of plans
mine cost $6000 for an architect, he then charged me an extra $1000 to move the balcony (30 mins work ouch!). They can lock you in. That is for…
talkingdog posted:building on a boundary.
Hi,
I'm new to the forum, and and about to start my first NEW house (no more reno's yeah).
I have an inner city block, 8m wide, and have had plans drawn…
talkingdog posted:When to initiate Architect, Draftsman?
I'm new to the forum, but and building a new house and engaged an architect.
The problem I have found currently, and in the past is that there can be…
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