Makes complete sense!
I like that idea - many thanks!

Thanks for the reply!
Little bit confused about your guidance, are you suggesting I add a door in between bedroom 2 and 3 and create a small walk in linen cupboard?

Hi all!
Appreciate some help with my second story.
Long story short:
House Progress: Slab down, bottom frames/steel up
Issue encountered: Stairs although legal are too steep - To reduce this, we've decided to…

Hi,
I like your plan; three things that I would change (personal preference).
- Main bedroom - not sure i like the door/vision straight into the master from the living
- Alfresco…

Yeah two pours is the way to go; they should be able to put down a thermal barrier in between the two pipes - will increase the effectiveness of your…

Hey mate,
I like your design.
For me, unless you are a big bath person - i would re-think in the ensuite; in place of a bigger WIR. My main issue is…

Many thanks! I think I’ll go for the original option and just have an oversized shower.
Appreciate all of your thoughts/suggestions!

https://www.mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au/h ... floor-plan
Custom = architect/draftsman and a smaller builder.
Volume builder = already have designs (above) (you usually can make some adjustments)
The cost of 650 was for…

If you are going for a complete custom job, I would say 950-1.2m is probably accurate - depending on the quality of your finishes.

I agree with other posts, you…

Hi guys,
About to go firm on the design of our house - need to convey locations for the drains for the slab in around 2-3 weeks.
Currently we can't decide on…

The guy at door plus said they didn’t sell cavity sliders?
Maybe they just sell the doors that go in them?

Not yet - I was hoping people would give some guidance and that would help!
I think one of the sliders (for a main room) will be a Tornex Cavity Slider;…

Hi guys
I’m trying to understand the difference in quality for cavity sliders/pocket doors. I have a number in our new build and I’m trying to pick a brand.
I think I…

Thanks - have gotten into contact with them

Nice - many thanks!
I’ll send them the plans and ask for a quote. Did you do much research regarding the quality of their windows - wers etc?
I’ve tried to look…

Hi guys,
I’ve been struggling with choosing a window company for a new build in canberra. The one we’re dealing with hasn’t been able to get the quote right on three…

Cheers mate, we have polished concrete to the entire downstairs; just carpet to two rooms. But I appreciate your feedback; we’ve got the same insulation as you, decent orientation, but…

Ahh ok, I will talk to the builder. My thought was to do the whole bottom floor except thale garage; to ensure the whole floor was heated. But I can…

Hey mate, that window in the lounge is meant to be 2m wide and 2.4 high, it will probably end up being 2.1 high though (just checked the window quote…

“Warmed the tiles”

Hey mate,
I’ve been in a house that had it, harmed the tiles and the ambient temperature felt nice. In short my wife gets cold - so has asked for it,…

Mate thanks - great news!
Do you think its worthwhile having split zones for the in-slab heating?
Right now I have a large open plan area, small powder room, laundry, and…

Thanks, I think I might only do the edge stuff

Thanks mate, do you have it installed?

Hi guys,
We are getting in slab hydronic heating to our entire first floor a majority is polished concrete; however two large rooms are carpeted.
I have received mixed guidance from hydronic…

Hi guys,
Can someone let me know if slab insulation - underneath and edge insulation is worthwhile for a waffle pod slab?
My builder is unsure if the juice is worth the…

Haha, money is money.
Mainly as I’m not sure how effective it is. I’ve got the builder saying the last job didn’t use it; so I’m not sure if the juice…

Hi everyone - Ive spent countless hours obsessing over hydronic heating - and I’m getting nowhere. So many websites, so many people pushing products it’s hard to know what is…