Construction
Concrete – Ready Mix or DIY?
If you have got a concreting job to do there are a few different options for getting the mix: Small Jobs Up to about 0.1m3 buy premixed bags 20kg bags ( 0.01m3) from a DIY store. Not cheap at a…
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What Is The PCI?
Well PCI stands for Practical Completion Inspection. . . . but what does that mean? Practical completion is when the building work is all but completed, and the house meets the requirements for an Occupation Certificate. There may be minor works required…
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Plumbing Industry Problems
I have previously talked about Regulation Failing the Public . . . but how bad is it? Some Statistics on Plumbing Failures Well I have just been reading last years report from the Victorian Building Authority. In that year they completed…
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Corrosion Protection – Galvanizing
Mild steel is used a lot in construction as it is a, relatively inexpensive, strong structural material. It does however have an issue in that it can be susceptible to corrosion in certain locations such as: Buried in the ground. (for example retaining…
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Who Is Watching The Quality?
How it used to be I am showing my age now but I remember when there used to be a reasonable level of supervision. . . . this was how things were when I built my first house 25 years ago. There…
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Electrical – Rough In
‘Rough In’ is the installation of the electrical cables, and conduits before the insulation and plasterboard are fixed. It includes installing the mounting plates and boxes which will be used to fix the power outlets and light switches. This is also a good…
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Decor Ideas for a Gorgeous Outdoor Space
Guest post by George Z A beautiful outdoor space is a great addition to any home, particularly if you love lounging, entertaining or just relaxing with friends and family on a warm day. An excellently designed outdoor space has a stunning effect…
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Radon Gas Risk
Ever wonder about people who get lung cancer who have never smoked? Well one answer could be breathing in high concentrations of Radon Gas. What is Radon Gas Radon is a radioactive gas which occurs naturally and has no smell, colour or taste….
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Owner Builder Videos
If you are planning to be an Owner Build I recommend that you spend a couple of hours watching the ‘Build My Own Home’ Video series by Bill Pearson. I had a bit of a Q&A with Bill as follows: Bill…
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Creating a Traditional Timber Frame Home Plan
Guest post by Tyler Linden Traditional timber frame home plans can be a wonderful way to build while being environmentally conscious, because they’re efficient, long-lasting, and strong. Many timber frame houses standing today in Europe date back to the 12th century, and some…
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