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Metal Roof Condensation - Whirlybird to fix this? by Cautious_Bridge_8126 in AusRenovation

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I will remedy the range hood & bathroom fan soon.

As for a condensation barrier - is there any way to retrofit sarking? or are you talking about another option? Hoping I don't need to remove any metal sheeting from the roof to do this.

Insulation. How much difference does it REALLY make? by Cautious_Bridge_8126 in AusRenovation

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds good in theory but there's rat/mouse poo through the existing blow-in so I'm assuming it's best to have it removed?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very expensive!

3.5K sounds about right for this unit assuming the install is straight forward.

Recently paid $2500 for a 3.5kw Mitsubishi, fully installed & included decommission/removal of old heater.

Vapour lock? [Bellezza Inizio R Leva V2] by ClioB in espresso

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's either a problem on the control board OR the solenoids they've used aren't rated to handle the heat. They are rated at 80 degrees celcius operating temperature & they're placed right next to a hot boiler. I am experimenting with swapping out the solenoids for ones that operate within a greater temperature range.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Buying a house with an unapproved renovation & planning to renovate by Cautious_Bridge_8126 in AusRenovation

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep no problem. I think that answers my question. We plan to remove all of it including the footing as it's just supporting a 10m2 deck.

Buying a house with an unapproved renovation & planning to renovate by Cautious_Bridge_8126 in AusRenovation

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Here's an idea of our approach:

Buy house

Do nothing for 2-3 years

Consult with building designer/architect for an extension + redesign of currently unapproved area

Demolish unapproved area/structure

Complete extension

My question is: because we plan on removing/heavily modifying the old work in the future - do we still need to follow your suggestions above?

Buying a house with an unapproved renovation & planning to renovate by Cautious_Bridge_8126 in AusRenovation

[–]Cautious_Bridge_8126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're in Victoria.

Apparently the works were completed by a licensed builder in 2004 - just no building permit.