Replacing windows in 1950’s Stucco

[Strebor]

Hi. Can anyone give advice on how to handle waterproofing new aluminium windows into a older (non cavity) stucco wall?

Currently there is no head flashing, just plaster right up to and flush with the original wooden window jambs....

[khaled_Eid]

Hi I got a sleepout that I would like to add a bathroom. Does it require to be up to the current standards in terms of construction and insulation? I can update the insulation, but the issue would be the finish floor level is the same level as the garage concrete floor. The house is 1970 and the sleep...

[cube]

Have I been asleep too long.

Two quotes for a full reno of a small bathroom (bath with shower over, vanity), including replacing linings were required. No change to floor

Both north of $20k. Is this the new normal in Auckland?...

[crashy]

Tried to do a change of use, council looked at me like I was an idiot. Apparently a garage is ALREADY the same "use" as a sleepout...

[Bluekiwi]

Well hopefully, just repair.

Anyone know someone who will actually try and repair, rather than just say its stuffed and needs replacing.

[Loui]

Have a Californian Bungalow of around 100 square meters that needs a foundation relevel.

Interested in hearing from those that have been through the process, what your cost was ? And how long ago was it done ?

Separate price for the lifting part would be great too ?
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[donna]

Anyone building at the moment? Seems NZ will suffer long delays for building supplies and pay up to a third more when they can get their hands on even the basics like 4x2 wood.

House prices sure to rise!

cheers

Donna...

[donna]

If you think home builds, renovations and maintenance is already costly - expect to pay your tradies more from January 2022.

The UTE TAX - is not just on farmers but also your much-loved tradie. Plus they will pay on average a $3000 penalty for purchasing a gas-guzzling ute new or second-hand...

[joesanga]

After doing a renovation (such as bathroom reno, kitchen reno, creating a partition to create an additional room) is there a some kind of certification I need to seek from the contractors? I know for a new build house one needs a CCC but what about reno's please? Is there something that could affect...

[OnTheMove]

Our house is staggered, so was thinking we could just reuse the roofing of whatever shape we choose to build, ie if the single garage, just put an extension above and use existing colour bond roof shape for new extension?

However Id like to be able to access internally. If it was above...

[ragga]

Hi,

I'm in West Auckland and looking towards converting the basement area into a second dwelling. There is already a consented bathroom, kitchenette and bedroom but I think there still needs to be some fire separation/soundproofing done. Does anyone know any good professionals that work...

[ted432]

Hi there (first-time poster long time reader here),
I have been looking at some slightly older properties - 50s - 70s roughly and there are often changes from original floor plans and I am trying to work out which sorts of issues are ones that I should consider too risky. I get a lot of varying...

[gunnbags]

Hello,

I bought a property which was fairly run down to say the least and in the zeal of DIY, I did renovations which in required building consent. Below are the 3 things for which I should have applied for consent but didn?t.

1. Kitchen remodelled, the sink was relocated

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[crashy]

So I asked the bank for more money to finish renovations. The bank said they want a valuation done if we proceed. How is QV going to treat half finished renovations, and what information are they likely to give to the council?

[celtic66]

We've purchased a Weatherside cladded 1972 2 story houses in Tauranga.

The weatherside is in beautiful knick, recently painted last year with little to no signs of deterioration or damage.

Weatherside has negative connotations and therefore we are quite keen to reclad...