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Personally I've had no direct dealings with Harkaway & I don't want it to sound like an endorsement but the feed back I've had over the years is that they are good.
In Vic from the start of this...

The Vapour barrier [ RFL ] would normally be used to keep the batts within the the stud work to ensure restriction of air movement.
I doubt if you will have problems from moisture although it sounds...

I've only designed 2 straw bale homes so I'm far from an expert, but the type of straw used is important. Stay away from 'grass hay' type material. Very stalky bales are what you need for insulation...

Not necessarily [normally]. The bolt/s would have been detailed if required.
The studs would usually be nail laminated though to create a structural strength of 90*135 under the beam.

With any point loads I would normally nominate the timbers separately for clarification, but yes Mick if the standard studs were say mgp10 & the studs supporting the ub were the same required...

And that's the crux of it.

that is a very vague documentation - supported on triple timber studs.
At the very least it should be " 3/90*45 mgp12 studs nail laminated. min. 30 mm end bearing of beam". [or whatever]
Generally...

The better method would be to have a vapour barrier to stop moisture getting to the insulation, but obviously this isn't possible in you situation.
The sisalation doesn't have any thermal benefit....

If you are going to 'roof' it, you will need a permit.
If you are going to tie the supporting posts for the roofed area to the existing deck you will need to show that the existing footings [stump]...

No

I'm probably late into the post but . . . .
Most projects such as what you're describing can be detailed by a competant 'building Designer'.
Murpheys first law [sec.3 / buil/stat7] states, 'get it...

Styrene may be another option - check out 'Masterwall'

I don't know if this fits your situation [or restrictions] but with venting of a rangehood I would be looking at 90mm pvc pipe directed to the eaves with a screened grill [ to stop crawlies ].
The...

There you go !
And all this time I thought that NSW didn't have trees.
Next I'll be told that Sydney Harbour isn't the only thing in NSW.:doh:

External structural timber should be 'durability class 1 or 2 ' or 'H3 treated' timber.
It's pretty hard to order class 1 or 2 hardwood from your local timber merchant.

Normally up & over with nails in top & on the joist side face of the plate.

i surmise that because of the low clearance the designer has nominated a double skin to give continuous support to the plate [rather than having a standard bearer size on piers that would be nearly...

Thats not necessarily correct.

I assume that the base - double brick - is more than 1200 high ?

I'd like to read that manual.
Can you give details.

Or timber stumps on timber or premade concrete pads.

Bingo, all the input should be taken as constructive. Most of the members replying have vast experiences in both new & reno work.
If you feel you can handle the project, I would press on.
The main...

The heritage overlay is generally not the problem.
Whether the home is listed as 'heritage' is the problem.

You will only be required to meet regs pertaining to the project.
If it was a major reno, say more than 50% of the home then you may be required to upgrade items espec. to do with health & safety.

The pad depth is as per the soil report.
The pad min. thickness & width is as per as1684 to suit the pier spacings etc
The width of the pad is increased to suit the pier size ( only so the bricks...

If you're referring to brick 'pillars' then the footing size is worked out in relation to the load it's carrying. i.e. roof type, roof area, single storey etc. I would engage a structural engineer to...

Atic roof space conversions require specialised detailing to meet the relevant building requirements.
i would make your first port of call a good building designer who can go through & explain your...

If there were more people who wanted to know & learn it would probably make my work easier overall.
the only 'idiots' are those who don't ask.

don,t listen to mick - he's got shares in the company :p

Don't quite follow -
normally you wouldn't have any rebate in the slab.

Sounds like enough to hold up the Opera House but it depends on the load, any point load & the number of courses obove the lintel.
i.e. the distribution of the load [if any] above the opening.

As Pulse said.
It's interesting that the 'nominal' fixing of plates to studs is 2/75mm nails for 35m plates & 2/90mm nails for 45mm plates. [through the plate - not if skew nailing]
Nail gun fixing...

madrat, your roof uses a 'truss' type construction.
As such it is not likely that you'll find steel members within the roof space.
With a 'stick' type construction beams, whether steel or timber,...

Yes as Bob was working towards Andrew.
You could run the new floor joists beside the existing truss - Floor joist spacing would possibly run at 450 centres & the existing trusses at 900.
Nail...

I think the problem he'll have with the existing ceiling Bob is in reusing the roof trusses.

If the beam is supporting roof members there is a very big chance that tie downs would come into play.
I find it really annoying that people post to a forum with a genuine concern and receive...

Memphis, I was possibly one of the 'wannabies who dont know there a*s from their face . . .'
I'd be interested in knowing what your qualifications are in stating so emphatically that the...

Either option, but the 'bounce' will depend greater on adequate the joist size.

Yes, as long as the new 'bearers' have the required end support.

190mm max rise top of tread to top of tread.
115mm min. rise top of tread to top of tread.
Max. gap of 125mm between treads.
No slope on treads.
Max. of 1 in 40 or 1 in 50 [ I can't remember...

There's no reason why you can't use a single skin - as long as it is treated to prevent water penetration.
Single skin construction is common in northern areas.

Reidy, that style of bath is not designed to be let in to a wall.
I would be looking at installing it in a surrounding hob [set away from the wall ] or choosing a different style of bath with a lip....

To reduce heat transfer inwards the aircell [and any other reflective type] needs a gap between itself & the weatherboards which requires battening out the wall to provide at least a 20mm spacing....

landings are covered under BCA Volume 2, Section 3, Part 3.1.9

If i'm reading your post correctly as to your layout you can split the landing with a single step as long as both landings are a min. of 750 mm.
The 'step' is not a part of the 2 separate flights....

Yes, close enough -"architectural based but use standards to design structural elements"

Good question Dvd.
'Building Designers' are required in all states [ as far as I know] to be registered. A part of the registration process basically requires the individual to show that they have...

In addition to the beam size, the engineer or building designer will also detail any increased stud sizes required either side of the new opening to transfer the load to the footings.
[ I like...

I think there's a bit of confusion on the term straighten.
Straighten as in the spacings [nog length] not straighten as in for plaster fixing - or am I up the creek

Combo to both your questions...

The uplift capacity required for the joint is determined by the design wind gust speed for your area.
i.e. for a N2 site [in melb] the uplift pressure per joint for seasoned pine is approx. 0.74 kPa...