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grinder

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7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Is changing the window type a structural change?

No is no structural because you may not modify the lintel above

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
External wall insulation

Thanks i am always for new products

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Knauf gyprock

all plasterboard are the same except for thicknesses and type like sound and wet areas

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
tile lippage

Get another tiler

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Variotherm Wall Heating/Cooling

Looks like hydronic type pf heating there are various types out there easy enough to install provided youknow what you are doing but it is hard to get the parts…

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Low-E, Double Glazing, uPVC, Aluminium, U-values, SHGC

There are quite a few asumptions here which I do not agree nothing is said about the frames and insulation around the windows when installed most carpeters ignore proper insulation.
the…

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
External wall insulation

Check for council regulations first

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Closing out Air Vents

Yes but as you modifyyour environment you also have to think how i will affect you.
Nothis is for ever

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Roller shutters vs double glazing

Get double glazing with LowE glass on the outside to keep the sun away.
Shutters are mostly ugly feauture mainly use for security reasons but it gives you a false sense…

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Air conditioning

I bought Daikin 5Kwh installed in the old home worked great very silenced in cooling and hot never failed me camberwell electrics or similar retailer now there would be a…

7 years7 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Closing out Air Vents

No so ventilation should be around the house not through vents as it was belived before. No buidling code restrictions of any kind unless you have a open fireplace in…

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
reverse cycle air duct systems?

Cureently looking at removing my gas heating ducts and evaporative cooling and replacing with air duct reverse cycle air con system but I do not know the subject all that…

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Timber or aluminium plantation shutters?

Best to define what type of shutters you talking about internal or external shutters.
if internals I prefer timber or PVC or UNPVC if Extrnal I prefer aluminiu because its durability…

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Retrofit tiled roof insulation?

Yes Sisalation though not exactly since it goes before the tiles go in place . But I remember having a chat with someone in Thomastown about retrofitting and he said…

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Toilet plumbing

or what I know toilets regardless of their position use a trap pipe other than that There should not be a problem

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Retrofit tiled roof insulation?

Wonder if it is possible and how should it be done?
Thanks

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Insulating Raked Ceiling

Probably you mean joist the space between them is 40 or 60 batts can be bought either siizes I have recently installed R6 gold batts so if you have…

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Construction Builders

if they are regietred with HIA just ask HIA for precedents

8 years8 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
How much emphasis should you put into your R Value?

Now I installed R6 gold battens on the roof it makes a difference about 6 degrees in Autunm now I have to remove the plaster and do walls not sure…

10 years10 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Mold in internal brickwall

Thanks Stevie no I do not own a house but a flat and no I do not have vents and currently arguing with them to allow me install a few…

10 years10 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Mold in internal brickwall

I hope this is the right pace to post this topic
Does anyone know or have knowledge of a good method to stop mold growing in internal walls.
Every winter is…

10 years10 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Questions on how to tile a bathroom.

Yes daveswall
I have a hard question since I am just about to tile my bathroom walls and floors.
I covered my un-rendered (had packet concrete and two layers of…

13 years13 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
HIA Melbourne Home Show 2012 - 2 for 1 & Half Price Tickets

Have a look at your sent box that confirms the sending

13 years13 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
HIA Melbourne Home Show 2012 - 2 for 1 & Half Price Tickets

PM sent I hope I get a couple of tickets
Thank you

13 years13 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
What's for dinner?

2 pizzas not take away homemade

14 years14 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Homeshow discount too fiddly

Just wanted to access the discount available online but too many questions and hurdles in place.unlike you go direct to them pay and no questions asked
to qualify for discounts…

14 years14 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Ikea appliances

recirculation rangehoods are by default much less powerful 400 than the ducted ones though among the ducted there is a lot of variance in suction power measured by cubic meters…

14 years14 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Dishwasher - what to consider when buying pls ?

Bosch vs Siemens
basically the same factory although Bosch has a brand reputation and Siemens does not here anyway I know that Siemens is more fiddly to get the settings…

14 years14 yearsgrindergrinder posted:
Coffee machines - Fad or useful ?

I am a traditionalists so I have my stove top pot to serve me well whenever I want freshly ground coffee or cafe I like strong cafe and I…

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