Also the shutters are 316, the pelmets and frames are powder coated steel. No signs of corrosion yet.

Hi Brenton,
Bushfire Roller Shutters in Gosford. Overall good but a few little dents that are not noticeable. They offered to replace the parts when they're down this way but I…

We went steel mainly because some of the things in the AS3959 design were unachievable or hugely expensive at the time we planned such as trying to find vents that…

If it was me and weeds were out of control with no alternative, I would use a broadleaf herbicide such as MCPA. Even though I'm not a fan of herbicides,especially…

The surveyor should be able to tell you how they normally do new single lot developments.

You need a contour plan for your design and engineering. Once you have your design and DA sorted you get the site marked out by the surveyor with boundary points…

No probs, check your messages.

Good on you for sharing, that's a nice thing you are doing.

Hi Domp. The build is progressing nicely. I have fitted a few of the required items for the BAL FZ rating such as:
16mm Fyrcheck surround around the meter box -…

In NSW you can prepare your own report using the simple method in AS3959 but if it is over BAL 29 and you want it reduced (if at all possible)…

Thanks for the info.
The Acquasaver sounds like an excellent choice. I can get this with a 54lpm grundfos pressure controlled pump with a good head curve for less than a…

Also the meter cannot be behind a side gate

So a heads up for future builders. Sparky ran the main from the turret out front. Called 2 hours later to say that they found a recent change to the…

Thanks for your insight. The BASIX report only requires an external tap connected to the water tank. The plumber however said that it's essential to connect the toilets and basins…

Hi.
Can anyone who is across the plumbing regulations/acts/standards in NSW please tell me if connection of an alternative water supply to toilets and basins is mandatory if not required…

That is an articulation/expansion joint to allow for expansion of bricks. Necessary to prevent future problems with cracking. A requirement of the BCA.

No angle here, just a safe dry roof over my childrens' heads. I'm a humble person and don't need anything fancy.
My site is not prone to flooding or stormwater damage…

Thanks for the suggestion.
We have gone with brick veneer as the extra BAL FZ requirements are minimal when in conjunction with the NASH BAL FZ design. The Council and RFS…

I am starting a new flame zone build near Narooma. I will try to give updates over the course of the build and share all of the solutions I find…