Search:
Type: Posts; User: ausdesign
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
15th May 2008, 06:09 PM
Thread: Harkaway Homes
by ausdesign- Replies
- 27
- Views
- 11,285
Personally I've had no direct dealings with...
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... -
14th May 2008, 09:25 PM
Thread: Wall insulation and Vapour layers?
by ausdesign- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,993
The Vapour barrier [ RFL ] would normally be used...
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... -
30th April 2008, 01:51 PM
- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 2,988
I've only designed 2 straw bale homes so I'm far...
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...
-
27th April 2008, 03:06 PM
Thread: Support for Steel Beam
by ausdesign- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 2,205
Not necessarily [normally]. The bolt/s would have...
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. -
26th April 2008, 11:44 PM
Thread: Support for Steel Beam
by ausdesign- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 2,205
With any point loads I would normally nominate...
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...
-
26th April 2008, 10:05 PM
Thread: Joining RHS Bearers
by ausdesign- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 1,855
And that's the crux of it.
And that's the crux of it.
-
26th April 2008, 09:53 PM
Thread: Support for Steel Beam
by ausdesign- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 2,205
that is a very vague documentation - supported on...
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... -
26th April 2008, 09:37 PM
Thread: Wall Insulation
by ausdesign- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,720
The better method would be to have a vapour...
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.... -
25th April 2008, 12:45 AM
Thread: NewDeck - No Permit
by ausdesign- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 3,076
If you are going to 'roof' it, you will need a...
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]... -
25th April 2008, 12:31 AM
Thread: Exterior cement board - waterproof ?
by ausdesign- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 4,667
No
No
-
25th April 2008, 12:27 AM
Thread: Permit for removing wall, or not?
by ausdesign- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 7,776
I'm probably late into the post but . . . . ...
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...
Styrene may be another option - check out 'Masterwall'
-
19th April 2008, 12:03 AM
- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 3,700
I don't know if this fits your situation [or...
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... -
18th April 2008, 09:37 AM
- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 6,466
There you go ! And all this time I thought that...
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: -
18th April 2008, 08:29 AM
- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 6,466
External structural timber should be 'durability...
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. -
10th April 2008, 10:46 PM
- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 4,789
Normally up & over with nails in top & on the...
Normally up & over with nails in top & on the joist side face of the plate.
-
10th April 2008, 10:43 PM
- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 4,789
i surmise that because of the low clearance the...
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...
-
10th April 2008, 06:00 PM
- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 3,270
Thats not necessarily correct.
Thats not necessarily correct.
-
10th April 2008, 05:53 PM
- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 4,789
I assume that the base - double brick - is more...
I assume that the base - double brick - is more than 1200 high ?
-
10th April 2008, 05:46 PM
Thread: brick piers??????
by ausdesign- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 15,696
I'd like to read that manual. Can you give...
I'd like to read that manual.
Can you give details. -
10th April 2008, 04:13 PM
Thread: deck stumps
by ausdesign- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 2,480
Or timber stumps on timber or premade concrete...
Or timber stumps on timber or premade concrete pads.
-
10th April 2008, 04:09 PM
Thread: brick piers??????
by ausdesign- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 15,696
Bingo, all the input should be taken as...
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... -
9th April 2008, 09:26 AM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 2,729
The heritage overlay is generally not the...
The heritage overlay is generally not the problem.
Whether the home is listed as 'heritage' is the problem. -
9th April 2008, 09:23 AM
Thread: Permit for removing wall, or not?
by ausdesign- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 7,776
You will only be required to meet regs pertaining...
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. -
9th April 2008, 09:03 AM
Thread: brick piers??????
by ausdesign- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 15,696
The pad depth is as per the soil report. The pad...
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... -
7th April 2008, 02:54 PM
Thread: brick piers??????
by ausdesign- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 15,696
If you're referring to brick 'pillars' then the...
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...
-
7th April 2008, 02:42 PM
Thread: converting my loft/roof space
by ausdesign- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,602
Atic roof space conversions require specialised...
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... -
31st March 2008, 08:00 AM
Thread: Roof framing standards - new house
by ausdesign- Replies
- 58
- Views
- 9,282
If there were more people who wanted to know &...
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. -
29th March 2008, 09:41 PM
Thread: Nail length and finish
by ausdesign- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,888
don,t listen to mick - he's got shares in the...
don,t listen to mick - he's got shares in the company :p
-
29th March 2008, 04:26 PM
Thread: Slab rebate
by ausdesign- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 6,962
Don't quite follow - normally you wouldn't have...
Don't quite follow -
normally you wouldn't have any rebate in the slab. -
29th March 2008, 04:16 PM
Thread: New doorway in Masonary block wall
by ausdesign- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 3,882
Sounds like enough to hold up the Opera House but...
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. -
29th March 2008, 04:09 PM
Thread: Nail length and finish
by ausdesign- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,888
As Pulse said. It's interesting that the...
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... -
29th March 2008, 03:55 PM
Thread: Roof framing standards - new house
by ausdesign- Replies
- 58
- Views
- 9,282
madrat, your roof uses a 'truss' type...
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,... -
27th March 2008, 08:43 PM
Thread: Joist spacing comparison
by ausdesign- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,935
Yes as Bob was working towards Andrew. You could...
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... -
27th March 2008, 07:21 PM
Thread: Joist spacing comparison
by ausdesign- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,935
I think the problem he'll have with the existing...
I think the problem he'll have with the existing ceiling Bob is in reusing the roof trusses.
-
27th March 2008, 07:11 PM
Thread: Roof framing standards - new house
by ausdesign- Replies
- 58
- Views
- 9,282
If the beam is supporting roof members there is a...
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... -
27th March 2008, 06:59 PM
Thread: Roof framing standards - new house
by ausdesign- Replies
- 58
- Views
- 9,282
Memphis, I was possibly one of the 'wannabies who...
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... -
27th March 2008, 12:00 PM
Thread: Joist spacing comparison
by ausdesign- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,935
Either option, but the 'bounce' will depend...
Either option, but the 'bounce' will depend greater on adequate the joist size.
-
27th March 2008, 11:56 AM
Thread: Vertical Nail Lamination
by ausdesign- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 2,640
Yes, as long as the new 'bearers' have the...
Yes, as long as the new 'bearers' have the required end support.
-
23rd March 2008, 12:34 AM
Thread: Staircase problem and BCA
by ausdesign- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 6,320
190mm max rise top of tread to top of tread....
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... -
11th March 2008, 08:43 AM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 5,636
There's no reason why you can't use a single skin...
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. -
9th March 2008, 03:22 PM
Thread: Tiling bath into wall
by ausdesign- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 3,209
Reidy, that style of bath is not designed to be...
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.... -
7th March 2008, 09:30 PM
Thread: Insulating walls
by ausdesign- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,442
To reduce heat transfer inwards the aircell [and...
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....
-
5th March 2008, 01:45 PM
Thread: Staircase problem and BCA
by ausdesign- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 6,320
landings are covered under BCA Volume 2, Section...
landings are covered under BCA Volume 2, Section 3, Part 3.1.9
-
4th March 2008, 09:03 PM
Thread: Staircase problem and BCA
by ausdesign- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 6,320
If i'm reading your post correctly as to your...
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.... -
27th February 2008, 05:42 PM
- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 1,755
Yes, close enough -"architectural based but use...
Yes, close enough -"architectural based but use standards to design structural elements"
-
27th February 2008, 12:45 PM
- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 1,755
Good question Dvd. 'Building Designers' are...
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... -
27th February 2008, 09:28 AM
- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 1,755
In addition to the beam size, the engineer or...
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... -
15th February 2008, 05:05 PM
Thread: Questions about noggings...
by ausdesign- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 2,752
I think there's a bit of confusion on the term...
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... -
14th February 2008, 10:40 AM
- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 8,658
The uplift capacity required for the joint is...
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...