Is changing the window type a structural change?
No is no structural because you may not modify the lintel above
Knauf gyprock
all plasterboard are the same except for thicknesses and type like sound and wet areas
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…
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…
Closing out Air Vents
Yes but as you modifyyour environment you also have to think how i will affect you.
Nothis is for ever
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Toilet plumbing
or what I know toilets regardless of their position use a trap pipe other than that There should not be a problem
Retrofit tiled roof insulation?
Wonder if it is possible and how should it be done?
Thanks
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…
Construction Builders
if they are regietred with HIA just ask HIA for precedents
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…
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…
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…
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…
HIA Melbourne Home Show 2012 - 2 for 1 & Half Price Tickets
Have a look at your sent box that confirms the sending
HIA Melbourne Home Show 2012 - 2 for 1 & Half Price Tickets
PM sent I hope I get a couple of tickets
Thank you
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…
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…
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…
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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