In Vic, you'd normally get relevant authorities' permissions. They might want plans as well.
Usually their conditions are that if they need to work on the easement you have to agree…

Most common software used for HERS rating in Victoria is FirstRate, which has been improved, but is limited in it's flexibility in regard to wall construction types.
Also available is…

Hi SaveH2O,
thanks for your response and observations. I did give the plumber credit for swatting up on the diverters, as he was intrigued by the theory after initially being sceptical,…

Hi Liliana,
Thanks for your comments. I'm looking forward to lots of rain so I can check all joints and make use of the setup.

All that expertise an skill set, yet they post in a Home Forum? Superb.

Months have dragged by, but finally an update. After 13 rejections, a plumber was booked, but was a no show for 12 weeks. Eventually found another who turned up. Even…

Not necessarily mesh, but a door with a grille, as seen commonly in offices may be an option.
However, if I understand it correctly, heat rises, so that plan may not…

I looked pretty deeply into ICF a few years ago, and while it has some thermal advantages, and some suppliers promote it as DIY friendly, there are many aspects that…

Not that I'd use bulkhead speakers in my own setup, but I've had to specify some for a job where that was the only option. Good boxed speakers will always…

for simplicity I will get the F F elbow as you've suggested. It may work better once in place.
Not sure regarding aesthetics when looking at the multitude of colours involved…

All good, now have a better understanding and will grab a 90º 50mm elbow, and convert down to 40mm on the vertical drop into the Pondflex.
You cannot buy a…

once again your comments and the time spent are greatly appreciated. I hope the final installation makes it all worthwhile.
Looking at it, I would use a nyglass 90 degree elbow…

but I do have a very big query...is the very low drain outlet on the RHS intended to supply the pump? If so, it is fitted to draw water from…

Tank arrived on the scheduled day, with 3 strong men to lift off the truck and get it into position. Very glad of that, as a local supplier would only…

Knowing the additional parameters eg views, Studio and a Business possibly adds to the complexity or could make it easier.
Like JB1, your Energy Rater could suggest alternatives. Failing that, a…

You might look into Solar Skylights as an option to avoid South windows, keep North windows for the Energy Rating, but keep them shaded. There may be simpler and cheaper…

Just here to say Michelle does a great job, and it's even better with a discount...
perfect for those of us with colour deficiencies.…

The Inlet will be 50mm, but the horizontal pipe I have on hand is 40mm. If larger feed pipe is better, I will buy some, as well as fittings from…

So...they did fit a 40mm valve after all.
The Inlet will be 50mm, but the horizontal pipe I have on hand is 40mm. If larger feed pipe is better, I will…

50mm it shall be.
The 100 x 50 x 90mm adapter will need a 100 x 50mm PVCu sleeve to make a tight fit on the bottom outlet, we always use…

thanks Lorri,
There are so many things to consider for what appears a basic system.
Thanks to the ever helpful expertise of primarily saveH2O it's worth the extra in pursuing an…

I've dealt with 2 Victorian Councils, both required the costs as if done by a builder. One way is to actually get a builder to quote on your spec.
Another…

Due to logistics, the majority of the pipes have been laid, as a large section of the trench had to be back filled to allow other trades access.
The 90mm overflows…

Hi, also an OB in the valley, and have found a couple of excellent guys to do some of my work.
From Morwell, M&R Building And Maintenance. 0401639864
Just 2 brothers, but…

I’m not sure if I’ve got any ‘credits” left in seeking advice here, as I’ve already had a fair share in 2 previous threads, both of which were discontinued.
This time…

First option in isolating noise is to change the plasterboard, as mass is the easiest way to reduce noises.
Various levels, cheapest would be to put 16mm Fire Rated Plasterboard on…

There are simple charts to show the differences in requirements for BAL levels, on government and commercial websites, and a number of threads in H1.
The complex bit is matching those…

This quote is from www.yourhome.gov.au
Insulation
Clay and concrete brickwork have low thermal resistance and therefore relatively poor insulation values. Combined with internal and external air films and…

Just assuming a modest room size, for a HT, of 4x5x2.7, and just for a beginning of the isolation, 2 layers of 16mm Fire Rated Plasterboard (better than Soundcheck), is…

Similar, yep.. Without going techno on you, the old measure of STCs doesn't relate well to full frequency range music & movies. TL = Transmission Loss, and now the measure…