Backfill and protect/avoid post rot
Hi all, I am currently doing a DIY landscaping job. As an essential part of my design I need to alter the level of the ground to create the desired…
Modify depth of stormwater pit
The reason for wanting a shallower pit is because I want to minimize the volume of residual water staying in the pit after a rain event is over.
And I'm guessing…
Modify depth of stormwater pit
The reason for wanting a shallower pit is because I want to minimize the volume of residual water staying in the pit after a rain event is over.
Which stormwater design? with limited fall to the street
I am currently planning for (designing) a ground/surface level drainage design at my property.
I am based in Brisbane.
My property is almost flat, with very limited fall to the street (discharge…
Modify depth of stormwater pit
I've tried to attach a photo (which is essential to my question in this post). It doesn't appear anywhere. Can anyone see the image attached?
Modify depth of stormwater pit
Hi all,
I am currently planning for (designing) a ground/surface level drainage design at my property.
I am based in Brisbane.
My property is almost flat, with very limited fall to the street…
Roller blinds and trying to achieve 100% block out with no l
This is a New Zealand page? I'm in Australia. Brisbane.
Roller blinds and trying to achieve 100% block out with no l
Hi all, as per the subject line I am trying to buy and install roller blinds to achieve 100% block-out with no light gaps.
I have come to learn that there…
Help with timber tread stairs
this looks really good. I have chosen durian hardwood for my staircase but I haven't yet selected a timber stain and varnish.
What kind of timber stain and varnish did you…
Truss design - enough space for roof insulation
Darb, yes, as per my intro, I am building to "Type A" construction, which is diagrammed and will show you the type of eve I have chosen.
My intent of…
Truss design - enough space for roof insulation
Hi,
I am building a new home in Brisbane.
I am hoping I might reach some of the energy efficiency conscious folks who understand roof truss designs.
My builder (for a new home)…
Standard HIA Building Contract - Copy of template
What are the alternatives to the HIA contract ? I am building in QLD
Standard HIA Building Contract - Copy of template
Hi All,
my builder has presented a building contract to me (the owner) to build my new home in QLD.
The building contract is a HIA contract.
Does anyone have a copy (or…
People building with adenbrook homes in Queensland
I want to start a thread for people building with adenbrook homes in Queensland. Is anybody there currently building with adenbrook homes in Brisbane
I am considering
Q Coast Homes (Gold coast / Brisbane)
Has anyone built with Q Coast Homes? They are based at the Gold Coast / Brisbane.
Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans
I definitely agree with you there. 1300 high windows from the floor is too high. It would make the house feel very claustrophobic because you wouldn't get the open feeling…
Project builders with top end inclusions as standard
Hi all,
I've been scanning the market in search for a project builder in Brisbane. As I've become more learned along the way, these are a few things I've picked up…
Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans
Windowfactory, where abouts are you based? What state/area? I'm in Brisbane
Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out
Bank, how high is the top shelf to the small WIR?
Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out
Ok, I got your link. Thanks.
Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out
Link below? I can't see a link below?
Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out
Any chance I can see a few photos?
Coral Homes general build thread
Me too, I haven't signed on yet. Where abouts are you building?
Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out
Referring to the depth dimensions of 980mm, if I was to increase the depth of the WIR, what would you say the minimum depth required to make it worth while?
Small WIR design - ideas for cabinetry fit out
Has anyone got a small WIR in their plan (i.e. for a 2nd bedroom)? I am making some changes to the overall internals of my design (based on a project…
Built in robe fit outs after handover
Hi all, I am choosing a project builder in Brisbane. The builder offers an upgrade to 2400mm high BIRs in lieu of the standard 2100mm high robes. This comes with…
Upper floor ceiling height, windows, eves and ceiling fans
Hi all, I am having trouble deciding on ceiling heights for the upper floor on a 2 story new home build. I am considering the factors in relation to the…
Coral Homes general build thread
Hi All, has anyone built the Baltimore 32 by Coral Homes?