Which insulation for the RBV walls?
Wool blends are much the same as polyester i think they use a 80/20 blend, wool insulation on its own is not a great product as fire retardants need to…
Slotted Gutters
the number of down pipes is determined by the length of gutter, i doubt whether the slots in gutter will reduce the amount of down pipes required, i wouldnt risk…
Which insulation for the RBV walls?
Hi Kristo
I would be sceptical of a claim that r2.5 at 90mm can be achieved with poly batts, typically poly batts need to be nearly twice as thick as Glasswool…
Which insulation for the RBV walls?
when concidering insulation the R value is the important factor, polyester Batts you will find are hard to cut and typically dearer than fibreglass batts. Fibreglass wont give you cancer,…
Box gutters - advice please - would you use?
In my experience roofing contractors are even reluctant to install box gutters, however some home designs demand them.
my last home and current home have box gutters and if installed with…
Box gutters - advice please - would you use?
In my experience roofing contractors are even reluctant to install box gutters, however some home designs demand them.
my last home and current home have box gutters and if installed with…
RANT: How not to do a web site
Thanks for the feedback D@n its appreciated,
your comment about the renovator has been noted and will be addressed
buildersearch is only 5 weeks old and is still in the adding builders…
RANT: How not to do a web site
hey all
i have developed a website to help people find builders, i would love to get some feedback as to what you think the site needs or dosn,t need.
pointers from…
Help - Stainless Splashback
Has the painter been? if not i would remove tiles, i dont think you will be happy with the finish going over the tiles and it shouldn't be to difficult…
RANT: How not to do a web site
Hey Muzz
I have to agree, whats the point, it looks like the guy has tried to have a go himself at web design, but how did you find his site,…
Anyone built and is happy with their builder?
i have built at least 6 homes now and always used a local builder without any problems in fact, whenever things outside the contract needed doing it was never a…
Cold Feet?????
I had a rental property for sale on Nth side of Bris, but after hearing about how much other properties prices have been dropped to sell i decided to wait…
Problems before building has begun.
Some builders have a rise and fall clause in their contract, it should be called rise and rise clause because ive never heard of any prices falling.
its probably in the…
Wanted A1 builder in South West Victoria
if you find one let us know mwahahahaha
Modern Flat Style Roof Tiles and Sarking?
the sarking will help protect against water penetration from broken tiles, wind driven rain and condensation control, it will also reduce the amount of draft in the ceiling space thus…
Spot the problem...
nup thats been damaged by a bobcat or backhoe, and covered up. (no one will ever know) mwahahahahaha.
and if they do the plumber will get the blame mwahahahaha.
Disappointed in marketing of Display Homes
Many builders do this, i have been involved in supplying builders with their tapware and sanitary ware for a number of years and yes most choose to display their ultimate…
Outdoor bathroom cost?
the Balinese have some great outdoor bathrooms, you might find something in a book on Balinese building. GL
dhess advice on tiling pretty please
Hi Maggie
Im not a tiler but i would stay with the 5mm grout line and cut the wall tiles.
as for the grouting, i assume you meant not to grout the…
screaming tap
another thing to try is a new tap body, find out what brand it is and get one that will suite. your plumbing merchant should be able to help there
Opinions on ensuite/WIR plans?
use a cavity slider just be mind full of where you want to put towel rails or anything else that might require fixing to that wall.
Cost of Render Facade?
sorry cant help with a M2 price but if you are building with a project builder it will be cheaper to render after hand over.
screaming tap
yeah i think Grace is right, its also possible that you need to have your hotwater lines lagged, hotwater through cold copper tube may give off this effect.
Are bedroom sizes important?
larger bedrooms are great for resale value.
Down lights in a shower?
use Stainless steel 12v, i did with no problems
Replacing a toilet
The foot print of the old pan could be a problem if its on tiles, you might need to find a pan with a large base(footprint) try caroma i think…
Preparation for re-tiling
There are many purpose made products for floor leveling, i think Ardit comes to mind not real sure but try bunnings they will have a good range.
Moving toilet
it is possible if you plan to put the toilet against the outside wall using a "p" trap type toilet pan it would go through the wall.
USA tap ware the same as AUS tap ware? Will it fit?
Also all Australian tapware has to be WELLS rated, with a certificate or your council/inspector will knock it back.(that is if your building a new home)
Warehouse Sale - Omega & Smeg
Gas cooking tops PGFA95F-2
oven SA995XR-5
microwave SA35MX
coffeee machine SCM1A
Dishwasher SA8605X