Are waterline tiles a must have?
Hi,
I'm building a concrete pool that will be finished with . I did not include any waterline tiles in the contract but the more I read about them the more…
Dowell Thermaline - any good?
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will all work out in the end.
Dowell Thermaline - any good?
extension101, aitch any feedback, especially regarding noise reduction?
Thanks!
How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street
Hi,
These are actually not accepted by Brisbane City Council any more.
I'm in Aspley.
How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street
Actually that is my only option. I can't redirect it to the sewer. It think this is unique to QLD.
How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street
I'm with you here. The problem is that the builder insists we need to do something to show that we are actively managing water that used fall onto my yard…
How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street
Hi @evokE ARCHITECTS.
No, this is to manage the overflow from the pool. Because the pool is lower than the street level the build wants to use a rubble pit.…
How to deal with excess water when pool is lower than street
Hi,
I'm planning to build a pool on a slightly sloping block. It slopes away from the house and there is no storm water pipe at the back. It's an old…
Project builder for landscaping
Hi,
I'm looking for someone to do landscaping end to end for me. So far I've been only able to find small, boutique companies that usually work on sophisticated projects and…
Window seal gap in corners
So bunch of seals broke after 2 months and last week seals in all awning windows were replaced. Hopefully they will last longer now .
Installation sequence: solar panels and pool heating pump
Hi,
I'm planning to install solar panels and build a pool with a heating pump. Does it matter witch one I get done first? Or maybe there is a logical sequence?
Thanks
Inspector for PCI stage that can inspect ALL THE THINGS :)
I went with David and All Inspect for my pre-handover inspection I could not be happier.
Unsecured storm water pipes
Hello,
Is it an acceptable practice to protect storm water pipes in the ground with just tape?
Can PC be announced without Final Inspection Certificate?
Interesting, my understanding is that once the build reaches PC you can technically speaking move in.
Can PC be announced without Final Inspection Certificate?
Hi,
One post a day would is not enough . I'm in Brisbane and it looks like Form 21 (http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectio ... orm-21.pdf) aka…
Any rules re how long it can take to fix PC defects?
Hi,
My builder notified me 5 weeks ago that my build reached PC stage. A week later we had an inspection and the day after the inspection the builder got a…
Driveway thickness under 100 mm
Got a call from council that 125 mm applies only to Council land.
Driveway thickness under 100 mm
Looking at Council standard drawings and I'm wondering whether 125 mm only applies to the driveway on the council land?
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/sites/d ... elling.pdf
Driveway thickness under 100 mm
SaveH2O yes, my inspector mentioned AS3727 in the report. To me it's obvious that this is not done as it should…
Driveway thickness under 100 mm
Hi,
I had my PC inception and my independent inspector noticed that the driveway is not 100 mm thick as it should be. He measured it in a few places around…
Pool design ideas
Hello,
There are plenty of house designs out there but I'm struggling to find a place with pool design ideas. I'm especially interested in different ways to create space that connects…
How secure are awning windows?
Hey,
Not really. It is a 60 cm high window. It looks like I will have to get creative .
How secure are awning windows?
Hello,
We are going to have an awning window in the powder room because we want to keep it open all the time, even when it rains. So far so good.…
Can I heat a pool using a heating element?
Yeah, it looks like a heat pump is the right solution for me. I wanted to avoid it as they are big and ugly.
Can I heat a pool using a heating element?
Makes sense, 1:6 ratio is I suppose why it is not widely used.
Thanks!
Can I heat a pool using a heating element?
Ok, so I'm not entirely crazy .Would I have such a big bill even if I heated the pool only during the day when energy…
Can I heat a pool using a heating element?
Hello,
I'm planning to build a 4m x 8m pool in Brisbane. I've read about possible heating options (gas heating, heat pump, solar heating via a net of tiny tubes…