Further update.
Absolutely disappointed at my plumber!!!
I sent a lengthy email to the boss detailing what I wanted done for the rainwater harvesting system with diagrams, explanations, and they just did…

Hi SaveH20,
Once again, your detailed reply has given me a tonne of information to digest.
So, what I take away is that most plumbers would just bury the same sized DWV…

Hi SaveH2O,
Bit of an update! What I thought were 2x slimline tanks are actually individual 2.5kL round tanks by however many I want to string together! So we’ve decided on…

Hi all,
Just want to run my ideas about our rain water harvesting system past some experts here (SaveH2O et al) to reassure myself that it is an effective system before…

That’s correct. Bidets can only be connected to mains if there’s a RPZD valve in place, which needs to be inspected annually.
I’m trying to get around the RPZD valve requirement…

For cold water, just normal branch distribution. For hot, I decided to go down ring main path as it seems more cost effective. I will however put in a water…

Also looking to go down the same home automation path, using a smattering of different products from Zigbee, z-wave and wifi connected smart devices.
Think I'll tie everything together using Homey,…

So, are there any non-film-forming paints then?
Would Keim as the original mineral silicate paint be non film forming?

Hi Debunk, do you have any rough cost / m2 for NHL?

Hi, thanks for chiming in.
Not late at all, walls aren't up yet... But I still haven't found my answer, despite having spoken to + email correspondence with Adrian Thomas who…

Definitely a labour of love.
Didn't realize that the decision to go unconventional would bring such challenges...
We'll hopefully be starting soon, pending engineering, almost 3 yrs since the planning began...
Essentially it…

Thank you for such comprehensive reply SaveH2O. I appreciate experts like yourself taking the time to contribute to forum members' desire for information and answers. I have much, much more…

Hi all,
We're planning a new build in SE QLD. Aiming for a high efficiency and sustainable "forever house".
Have gotten NATHERS 10 star rating and passed the initial PHPP modelling on…

Hi there,
Thanks for the reply. Anyway, yes the build is non-cavity construction using Durisol blocks.
It claims to be "vapour active" (allows adsorption / release of moisture), therefore I'm after a…

Hi all,
Trying to build a high performance house where product of choice for wall construction lists "breathability" as one of the major advantages. So, to keep the entire wall system…

Waiting for BOM climate data services to send me their archived data. But I don’t think they have data collection point at night... But at 1m depth, it shouldn’t have…

Our ground temp at 1m depth currently is about 29 degrees... Still higher than the indoor ideal of 24 degrees.
So, I think I might just insulate my slab all around.

Just wondering if anyone knows of resources to find the av. in-ground temperature for any region in Australia?
Trying to work out whether it's worth insulating the slab in SE QLD…

Can you disclose who’s your glazing supplier?
Kevin

Hi brains trust,
Just wondering if anyone might be able to chime in about Bondor's or ARCPanel's all in one insulated roofing panels.
We've received indicative costing for our new build, and…

Well, I got my quote for ~50 windows, ~100m2.
As we're in a cyclone prone region, the engineer specified 600Pa for water penetration.
GJames commercial profiles, Jalousie Safetyline louvres, all single…

I’ve been told by my architect that UPVC may not stand up to our harsh sun, unless it’s specially formulated to suit our conditions. The issue is do we really…

Yeah, what’s the eventual outcome for those brave individuals that took the leap and imported themselves?
I’m also seriously thinking of doing the same myself for our new build in SE…

Thanks for that. Just confirms my gut feeling and suspicion from the phone conversation...
I’ve subscribed to Sanctuary and ReNew.
But still hard to find SIP builders...

Hi all,
I’m in the process of planning a build in SE QLD. I would like a sustainable / eco friendly house and is keen on building with MgO skinned structural…

Been looking at the passive house standard for our new build in SE QLD. What I don't quite understand and can't find any publicly available resources is whether the ERS…

I'm at the design stage of a new house in SE QLD on the coast. Currently we use the A/C for ~3 months, and have not needed any heating during…

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can chime in on our new build. We are going to build on a block within meters from the beach in SE QLD. Our Brisbane…

Now having wasted money and time on an architect who designed a magnificent but unbuildable extension / renovation (cost issues), we're thinking of just going to a drafter for…

Thanks guys for the advice.
Fortunately I don't already live there, so demolishing won't be a problem. But I'm now ** that the architect wasted our time and money for absolutely…