Termite top-up protection that won't kill my local skinks??
Goodness me, that is pricey and I bet I'll get a WAF rating of 1/10 when I mention it at home. But for a 10 year span, that's not…
Termite top-up protection that won't kill my local skinks??
Hi All,
I live in an area that termites are known to inhabit - whilst I have a number of weatherboard homes around me, mine is a standard brick veneer only…
What to choose - Evaporative or Refrigerated?
Go for this, it may be possible down the track to convert it to Refridgerated.
I'm afraid that's pretty unlikely. Evap ducting is enormous - that method of cooling simply…
Fixture stage
Hi Nizmo,
I built with Simonds - I'm afraid it took them close to 2 years to build a home with some minor modifications.
We stuck to our guns on everything and…
Insulation under tile floor?
Hi Folks,
Just wondering about anyone's experiences with insulation under tile floors?
I'm looking at incorporating a few large tiled areas in my new construction and am keen to get rid of…
Tung Oil - have you had it? Would you have it again?
Hi all,
I'm looking at floorboards in a new construction - I like the natural appearance of timber, so someone has suggested we go for a tung oil finish. I've…
Timber Flooring (on slab)
Hmm.. That sounds like a great idea - but then you have a step down in every room that has carpet?
Either that, or build up every single room with battens?…
Lennox Split System Air Conditioners
I'm afraid I can't tell you much in the way of specs / features / efficiency, etc..
But my partner's family run a business that specialises in heating and cooling -…
Vinyl cladding
Thanks for the tip!
Any idea on cost comparisons between timber / weathertex? Or insulating properites?
Vinyl cladding
Hi Folks,
I'm looking to build a new home in an area predominantly occupied by timber weatherboards.
I'm knocking down the existing place so have complete flexibility - but would like to…