thanks
so if concrete on full concrete is ok?
it's going to be 100mm with mesh

A concreter told me that instead ripping out the old concrete driveway (two strips & grass in the middle), he can put the new concrete on top of the exisiting…

I'm in Carlingford area (Sydney).
Got a builder who did the extension last year to lock-up stage only. The builder is 50 years exp & only required to pass 3 council…

thank you for all advices
will see how the timber floor people assess the damage first & then go from there
cheers
ttn

I hired a tiler to do a new bathroom 3 months ago. His brother is a licensed plumber so they did all the plumbing work & tiling & finished the…

A kitchen company stuffed up & said no joints when designed my kitchen but now when ready for splashback installation, it will require joints as glass can only max to…

I search but could not find any info in regards whether Boral or CSR plasterboard in 13mm one is better than the other.
I have trade supply quote from each &…

thanks A.Ryder
My extension is only a single level & the family room is fairly sized 48m2 connecting to open plan kitchen & dining area 40m2.
My concern is only with external…

thanks rubber_noggin.
I want for both sound & thermal insulation.

Hi onc_artisan,
the gyprock is about 350m2 incl ceiling
the villaboard is about 70m2 incl ceiling
I know i wont have enough skills to make it level on the ceiling but as for…

just a bump
would Silencer is as good as Rockwool? surely someone would know this
thanks
ttn

We just finish an extension to our place from the back for another 130m2 which is 10m wide & 13m long. All together are 3 rooms.
Using 4800x1200x13mm sheet as price…

no worries eb as I was thinking that while you were bored in Canberra with either IBM (Defence or Financial Systems) , you'd have…

ebyelyakov,
do you know Boral or Northern River Timber Grey IB which is better? I can get good discount on Boral timber as well (still dearer than your price) as I…

I have a quote for waterproofing in the bathroom & laundry about 16m2 for $1600.
PVC system & 1 shower tray included. I do not know if that's fair price or…

Hello Ebyelyakov,
thanks for the info posted as very useful for me. I have been reading a lot too on timber floor and last option was either solid timber or pre-finished…

Hi Guys,
I am going to install either for my walls. Pinkbatts is cheaper than Bradford as per m2 (2/3) but R rating is similar. All length is 1200 or 1160.
Stud…

I have been reading & it seems Toshiba 14KW ducted is not popular compare to others like Daikin, Fujitsu, Actron & etc ...
I will be getting a system with 2…

Paid 20L Moisture Fix 1 for $650 so it's not cheap after all.
Hopefully it will work as intended.

thanks, will check
how about if I use plywood instead of batten? is Moisture Fix 2 ok too?

yes , living & bed rooms

thanks

i did not know that at all so thanks Slugger.
i'm going to put batten on the concrete & then solid timber

I have my slab done but it's not sealed yet. I am going to put timber floor later on (more likely 3 to 6 months) & going to use the…

Hello,
can anyone suggest a good solid timber floor installer & sander in Sydney please?
big companies like Timber Flooring & Sydney Flooring do not do installation only as I am able…

thanks Yak_Chat
just want to clean the roof after 50 years or so & also replace those really old tiles

I have been searching to hire an industrial vacuum for cleaning dust in my roof before putting in new insulation. This type of machine is big & normally on a…

thanks Jazzie & Julesi.
If i am building a new house, i'd not dare to be an OB. However, as an extension from the back, i think I have some real…

Hello,
new member here so pls be gentle.
I have an approved plan for an extension of my existing house in Sydney. I got a few quotes from some builders & costing…