Builder broke a wall strap brace when tightening up the brace.
They put a new one on but only nailed the bottom of it to the side of the bottom…

Hi all
Looking for a little bit of feedback on our main bath, wc, laundry colour scheme. Its not quite there but cant quite work out what's wrong. Bath will be…

I am planning on using zwave and the vera 3 controller.
There are a number of alternatives depending on your level of automation requirements.
If it just lighting then there is…

Sweethome3D is probably the best of the free options. http://www.sweethome3d.com/index.jsp
If you have any cad skills then Sketchup is super powerful and has a huge warehouse…

What you want is a baffled air vent.
http://www.soundproofingcompany.com/sou ... roof-room/
http://www.jirihifi.com/my_projects_mus ... 05_ven.htm
http://www.jirihifi.com/my_projects_music_room_07.htm
Page 7 shows the baffles.
Regards
RiH

Hi H1
Looking to create that old world english pub effect with exposed beams. Its an 8mx8m L-shaped room with 5.5-6m spans with a web framed subfloor to the attic above…

There is a little bit more to it than just having a bobcat roll over your own fill as I have found out with my build.
There are 2 ways engineers…

Ah sorry for the confusion Downtime.
If the tanks were less that a metre apart then I would leave the balance pipe above ground. Otherwise, you would use a couple…

and in addition to jnk40's questions....where does your stormwater run?
Remember that water will always seek its own level. So regardless of how the rainwater enters one tank, if you have…

Thanks Shelley. According to our builder, the private inspector is a bit a of a stickler so I will wait and see how the builder gets on with him before…

Agree with using good brushes and paint - avoid the 'trade' brands. and the wrapping your brushes and rollers at lunchtime/evening is a great time saver. Just remember to change…

Does anyone know what the rules or regulations in VIC that you need to abide by to get temporary occupancy within a partially completed new house?
My understanding is sleeping facilities,…

Sketchup is good if you have had previous cad drafting skills and you spend some time researching a few of the add-ins designed to home building. I write software for…

I wouldn't be postponing my works because of the builder next door though its probably best not to move it yourself as that could get you into hot water if…

IMHO these are a waste of time in southern parts of Aus where the rainfall is generally light and thus lacking in sufficient volume and regularity to fully flush your…

Pretty sure its HomeGuard termite protection....
http://www.fmcaustralasia.com.au/Home/P ... ducts.aspx
or
http://www.homeguardptm.com.au/Home.aspx
Given its the blue stuff, there will also be a DPC over that before…

check with your builder as to whether the heat exchanger on the panels could be damaged by excessive heating by not having water circulating. I know the Apricus warranty specifically…

Hi
Various links that I got some of my information from. Google is your friend.
viewforum.php?f=38
http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/ww ... ctions.asp
http://www.theownerbuilder.com.au/

Most definitely. Have tried pea straw and other bailed hay but found they were full of seeds (both weed and pea) and rather light so the birds have a field…

The german brands are all from the same family. In order of quality and it starts quite high (as do the price unfortnately), it goes Bosch-> Siemens -> Neff ->…

What were the specs of the job?
What is the final finish to be?
Have they actually finished?
Regards
RiH

I'm hoping Bashworth will add his two bobs worth to this.
IMHO - OB'ing is never for the light hearted nor to save money. Most OB's never save money, however…

@leighton. I've pulled 2 horse hair ceilings down. The first had 80 years of simpson desert duststorms above it. The second 80+ years of possum & rat dung. I don't…

I would ask the builder for the latest copy of the structural engineering to see if that design is what the engineer approved. I can see why it has been…

Storing them in the house prior to laying allows them to adjust to the humidity in the house. Timber expands in all directions (mostly length ways and at different rates…

Several things to consider
Firstly, there are several advantages of engineered.
you can have insulation under it
the better quality engineered boards are dimensionally more stable than hardwood because of the different…

Its only the metal fascia at the moment. The gutters will be attached to it.
Regards
RiH

Great pic John
Any reason you didn't go with the 65mm connection to tank 3?
How clean do you want the water in tanks 1 and 4? a waterboy on the tank…

Hi Rocketship. would you happen to know the brand of those pull out shelves?
RiH

Thanks SaveH20. Satisfies my question re pressure however I am still at a loss on the first flush.
The best place to have a flush kit is at the downpipe but…