Hi Dee
Looking at the plan, to me, the builder's idea would probably be best. Once it is boxed in it will look as if it's part of the hall.…

I think it would probably work. Aircon with cold air for the summer, cooling upstairs and falling down to the lower floors. Winter, the heat would rise to the upper…

If you have ducted air, the gap is probably there to allow air to go back to the return air of the ducted system.

Hi TGW, for workers it's more who you know than what. If I have a tradie working or I'm talking to one, I'll quiz him about other trades he can…

Hi, I'm doing an owner build in Sydney. I bought my windows from Jolong windows at Silverwater. The windows are double glazed, thermally broken with low e. They import from…

Hi, I'm owner building at present in NSW. I had a builder who builds extensions and the like. I worked with him and his apprentice to the point where upstairs…

IMO, I'd press for re-bricking, the windows and door frames would have been installed prior to the house been bricked so peeling then off shouldn't be a problem. If you…

I bought a green beam cross hair level ( CL101G) from Sydney tools. It also has plumb lines up and down. I've been using it to set out my slab…

Wonderful news Algernon.
You must be stoked that the design is working as it was designed to and it will be interesting to see how the summer goes for you.…

Thanks to all for your advice. I realise height is a good thing, however, I have another garage with more height. What I'm trying to find out is it mandatory…

I'm building in Sydney and was told the minimum standard for a garage opening height is 2200mm clear of obstructions.
The Building code, as far as I can see, says that…

For my 2 cents, I'm going to build b/veneer in Sydney and instead of using a single skin wrap, I'm going to use Kingspan's Air-cell Permicav XV. All the benefits…

No way, I would get an Independent inspection.

Must make for a fast build

I'm about to owner build myself. I kept an eye out on gumtree and Facebook marketing place for second hand fencing, however, I also bought a Ute for the build…

We have a Port wine and it has a beautiful fragrance. You can also hack into them as much as you like and they will always come back... at least…

I've been following your progress and is wonderful seeing the progress and the faces involved with the build. Keep 'em coming

I have to have NBN removed because we are demolishing the house. $485! To remove a cable from the fascia to the pole and pick up their box. A bit…

Thanks for your thoughts, this is what I think the forum can be so good at. Letting others know the good and the not so good. We are using Hebal…

Hi Algernon, well done and congratulations. Looking back, what if anything, would you change? This might be design, materials or anything else that comes to mind. As your journey comes…

When I saw your photo of the Termigreen, I thought that it was a damp course/termite barrier combined. It wasn't to till I researched it that I realised it is…

The only difference I can see it's the warranty which I assume means the green is a better quality. I've asked for a quote and more details regarding the difference.…

Hi Algernon, I'm interested in the termigreen termite barrier. There would appear to be, from the same company, this and "Protectant". I rang the company and couldn't get a clear…

Hi Henry, I just read back and see your in Bossley Park. Good luck!

Wonderful! Where in Oz are you, I'm in the first area of Sydney. It's interesting seeing the differences in building depending where you are. I'm looking forward to following…

Hi Henry, all getting close, have had hold ups with a few things. I'm having power to the house removed on the 14th next month and a temp meter box…

Hi Chris, I'm in Sydney and saw your, or very similar, white tiles in the bathroom at Warriewood shopping centre. Loved them but haven't been able to track them down.…

Hi Algernon, I'm really enjoying and appreciating the detail from your posts. It gives me things to take into consideration in our build (hoping to have the house demolished at…

Why thankyou

There are all sorts of outlets. Wall hung, ceiling cassettes, mini ducted, enclosed. I have gas on this house and I'm getting it removed and using induction cooking, Sanden heat…