711Design posted:Column repair
Hello
I am renovating a 1920s house in Victoria and have a concrete column in the front porch.
There is a gap at the bottom of the column…
711Design posted:How to calculate strength of timber members AS1684
Hello StructuralBIMGuy
Which volume of AS1720 covers grading of timbers in existing structures?
Thanks
711Design posted:How to calculate strength of timber members AS1684
Hi
I am renovating a house and looking to do some structural changes. The house was built in the 1920s using hardwood I'm guessing that was sourced locally in Victoria. I…
711Design posted:Should windows be labelled on delivery
Hi arcadelt
Do you know about the lighter test?
You can use this to work out where the low-e coating is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU8SamYUZ28
711Design posted:Should windows be labelled on delivery
I recently received an order of 8 windows for my property in Victoria. These are double glazed low-e in aluminium frames. The windows came with no window stickers on them…
711Design posted:Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards
Forgot the link
https://awa.associationonline.com.au/do ... /item/2124
711Design posted:Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards
Shame this topic has been hijacked 
I was concerned about water dripping down the back of the membrane to. So at the bottom where I have…
711Design posted:Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards
I would add a picture, but there is something wrong with the forum displaying in mobile view only, no option to upload a picture.
711Design posted:Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards
Hi Sjh9
In the end I decided to follow the New Zealand standard for retrofit insulation.
https://www.buildmagazine.org.nz/articl ... fit-update
However if you leave a 20 mm air gap then…
711Design posted:Can non electrician install electrical conduit
Hi
As many people are aware its hard to get trades at the moment and there can be long wait times.
I am renovating a house and need an electrician to do…
711Design posted:Direct Fix Battern Ceiling - AS 1684 Racking Forces
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I am replacing a ceiling in an old house. The original ceiling joists aren't straight (up to an inch out) so I can't attach plaster board directly to them. My…
711Design posted:Woodworm Treatment
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I am currently renovating a 1920s timber frame (hardwood) house in Central Highlands Victoria. I have found historical evidence (frass, and exit holes) of woodworm in various pieces of the…
711Design posted:Retrofit fiberglass wall insulation against weatherboards
Hi.
I am currently renovating a 1930s California bungalow which has weatherboard cladding that is in pretty good shape. I need to add insulation to the outer walls to improve thermal…
711Design posted:Process to build and approve a dividing wall to AS 1684
Quick update for those interested.
Thanks to everyone who replied and gave advice. I looked into the matter further and the VBA actually gives good info on items that don't require…
711Design posted:Process to build and approve a dividing wall to AS 1684
Hi, I am currently looking for advice on the adding a dividing wall.
I am a home owner in Victoria who would like to renovate a front room in a 1930s…
