Harpies posted:Design your own home
Hi James,
I'll have a go at most things, but apart from changing a power point or the like, I'm happy to leave 240V alone. That said I take advise from…
Festivusoz posted:Retrofit wall insulation - weatherboard home
Thanks James for your feedback.
I am looking into retrofitting sisilation as a u-shape between the studs. Then putting in some insulation. I think the batts are a little better…
new_kat posted:Can I change a brick veneer wall to double brick?
I have a pine lined house, if not too costly I was considering changing some of the internal walls with a brick exterior to a painted brick interior. Any advice…
algernon posted:Renovating attic space above garage
Playing around with roofing structure without knowing what you're doing can be very dangerous. Doubly so when you're intending to put a floor where there wasn't one before (it's…
oldchippy posted:hanging doors
When I did my time back in the late 60's it was 9 & 6
9" up from the bottom and 6" down from the top.
or to you young'ns 230mm…
ja-mez posted:Should I need a pest control for a brand new home ?
steven this is common sense. any reputable pest inspection operator can do the works.
sandman55 posted:What is this under shower tile adhesive?
Hi James that sounds like a good Idea. I haven't got a lot done today, I have been chasing around getting gear. I have decided the villaboard at the bottom…
building-expert posted:PROVISIONAL SUM ALLOWANCES
My two bob
One of my clients had 5K PS but then was hit with 45 K for excavation in rock, I was expert witness for the owner, my…
dansim412 posted:PROVISIONAL SUM ALLOWANCES
Hey Dan
I think they are certainly needed, but you want to watch out for contracts that have to many in them as the builder could be lazy in obtaining actual…
renoauction posted:Home Renovation Blogs
Can i post some of ours here. Is this within the forum rules?
new_senior_citizen posted:Home Renovation Blogs
These blogs are great on the renos, BUT as a property investor, if I know its a 'self done reno' when I walk into a listing, I purposely look for…
tashbell posted:Home Renovation Blogs
Hi all, I just wanted to add my renovation blog to the mix 
It's called Home of marble and mint. Family of 5 living through…
sandman55 posted:What is this under shower tile adhesive?
Thanks James Mason, no I didn’t do a flood test. A year or two ago we had the slate tiles on the opposite wall to our shower showing white water…
sandman55 posted:Removing tiles from Villa Board in shower
Hi I'm still going with some interruptions but as you said the first tile was the hardest when that was off I was able to use a small bolster and…
sandman55 posted:Removing tiles from Villa Board in shower
Thanks James Mason my tiles are 150 wide and 200 high. I will be moving to the left and right so I can make vertical cuts in the tiles and…
sandman55 posted:Removing tiles from Villa Board in shower
Hi all I have a leaky shower (water signs on the slate on floor of next room) that I attempted to repair with silicone replacement where the wall tiles meet…
slxia1 posted:first time reno vathroom for parents.
Hi All,
Parents have a small and old bathroom. I have the following options
1. Pay someone to do whole thing.
2. Buy stuff at Bunnings and install it myself. minimal pluming or…
building-expert posted:Even simple dilapidation inspection can turn into drama!
This week I was engaged for dilapidation inspection and report on a older dwelling that was next to major domestic development. Owners wisely decided that the condition of their home…
architect_yourself posted:renovate or demolish and build
Hey,
Rebuilding is going to cost a lot more than $100k I am afraid. You have to apply for permission to demolish it, then pay for the demo and waste removal,…
