ML24WA posted:Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
I got a quote back from only one roof plumber after emailing at least 5 for around $30k including installation of new tie-downs to the existing roof members. My architect…
ML24WA posted:First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA
Looks great. Stoked to see it going so fast for you. What cladding did you go with?
ML24WA posted:Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
Makes perfect sense, thanks for the detailed response.
Is using dual 90x45 frame or 140x45 framing becoming a thing in Australia at all? Particularly for improved insulation and ability to have…
ML24WA posted:Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
Very cool. Is there a big price difference between LVL stud framing and regular pine framing? Is this something typical of higher end builds to get a higher quality finish?
Cheers
ML24WA posted:Custom home builder in Perth
Similar situation, decided to get an architect to draw up plans and no regrets. The builders will draw what they want to build and what will hopefully suit your ideas.…
ML24WA posted:Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
Legend, it does.
I figured it will be hard to get quotes anyway since it's not for an actual job but a comparison.
Thanks
ML24WA posted:Range hood is not ducted - What are my options?
This should be 100% vented outside of the house and sealed correctly, as well as have dampers to stop wind pressure blowing back in.
ML24WA posted:Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
Roof plans below.
ML24WA posted:Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
Hi Simeon
Currently finalising plans with my architect for an extension in Perth and thought I'd pick your brain.
Existing 40s built house has original tile roof that is showing every…
ML24WA posted:Two storey house construction cost
Also in Perth about to do an extension of 119sqm and budget is 500k (hopefully this is enough).
Most builders and our architect have said 4-5k/sqm for most nice to…
ML24WA posted:bathroom with fixed window only now has mould on ceiling
Depends on what kind of fan it is. Stick with the closed window and ensure the fan is sufficient and is able to draw fresh air into the bathroom from…
ML24WA posted:Brick Veneer - retrofit insulation in outer walls - Brisbane
I have this blown in product in my cavity brick walls in Perth, huge difference in temps both summer and winter. I would highly recommend if appropriate in your individual…
ML24WA posted:Designing, budgeting and planning your new home - tips
Great topic, I'm in this situation now trying to plan an extension in Perth. Will keep in mind all of your tips.
Cheers
ML24WA posted:Enviroseal wrap installed incorrectly?
Check the Bradford installation guide, but that looks horrendous and isn't doing much with all of those gaps and improperly taped seams etc.
ML24WA posted:Mid Range Custom Builder Perth
Not sure which part of Perth you are in, but here is a list i've been gathering of builders who specialise in renovations/extensions. Not sure how many do new builds,…
ML24WA posted:uPVC or Thermally Broken windows
Jumping onto this thread. I'm allowing $1,000/sqm for uPVC double glazed windows. I have Duoglass Salamander profile retrofitted to the rest of the home and i'm looking to match the…
ML24WA posted:Building on a lot with fill, have retaining wall over 6ft hi
Building on fill is fine, there doesn't look to be good compaction right up to the wall. Equipment won't get close enough as it risks damaging the wall and the…
ML24WA posted:First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA
Congrats. Will be watching this progress and interested to see how you go with summit.
ML24WA posted:Brick garage/shed repair
Turning this into my DIY shed makeover.
I had a brickie fix the back wall up and it's rock solid now.
I'm into ripping down the inside ceiling that was…
ML24WA posted:Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra
Thinking of using this stuff for my extension: https://proclima.com.au/solitex-extasana/
Has anyone got experience with this product? It will be going under JH vertical cladding.
OR so I…
ML24WA posted:Brick garage/shed repair
Hi all
I've got a brick garage/shed at the back of my house. It's been hit at some point (before I owned it) and has a large crack running down through…
ML24WA posted:Welcome to 2024 - Gyprocking prices have increased 40%!
This is disturbing news, currently in the design phase of an extension in Perth. Hopefully by the time execution comes later this year we aren't priced out of our own…
ML24WA posted:Cost of two building in Perth
Not building but about to start renovating in Perth.
Your prices seem reasonable to me for a new high spec home.
ML24WA posted:Double glazed aluminium windows-doors- slimline?
Are they all thermally broken? If not, don't waste your money. Look for thermally broken and low E glass.
There are other double glazed options out there. Do some more research.
ML24WA posted:crusher dust to level lawn
The grass shouldn't go yellow, I've never had my lawn or seen others yellow after top dressing with sand. You should have green start pushing through within a few days…
ML24WA posted:crusher dust to level lawn
So your lawn is probably totally ruined now. I'd be surprised if you could bring it back, also, crusher dust will be full of coarse grained material and it will…
ML24WA posted:Extension cost - $3500/m2 reasonable?
Seems good to me.
I've been told $4-5k/sqm is reasonable in Perth.
ML24WA posted:Brick pier with swing gate on a lean
I should have followed up on this thread.
So, the pier foundation wasn't large enough on the side it was leaning towards, and the NBN cable went through the pier,…
ML24WA posted:Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
Yeah cool. I understand geotechnical engineering. All I was pointing out is the correct terminology, also, if the soil underneath doesn't come into contact with moisture, then the clay is…
