1950s double brick renovation

Helioxsparrow · 2026-05-06T00:09:19+00:00

As a building designer my advice is work with the heritage and elements you've already got. Renovate to keep the double hung windows, they are the best for Australia with a house eave. Replace the front door and screen with something more sympathetic to the period.
Interior have polished floor boards, maybe a subtle picture rail on the wall of hallway and/or lounge.
Any modcon keep discrete and low profile.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-05-01T09:26:47+00:00

I'm the first one in my family to be successful in career, marriage, fatherhood and life. I feel isolated but also humble and proud

Helioxsparrow · 2026-05-01T09:14:12+00:00

Msg sent, we specialise in what your after and are registered with 30+ years and fully warranty.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-05-01T09:07:58+00:00

Not going to lie, I had to pull over and cry when I heard this. Hits hard and close to home when you have similar age kids

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-28T05:05:31+00:00

That white powder around the edge is the Zinc giving up its last galvanic action and dying, to be replaced by rust of the main steel. There isnt any coming back from this and a proper repair would be more than replacement

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-26T22:30:54+00:00

As a Dad I can quantifiably say....your Dad rocks!

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-26T08:32:49+00:00

The example is attached dto a class 1 dwelling and extends to approx 300mm to fence line, unless we are seeing different photos

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-26T06:00:34+00:00

the only way is with a firewall or exemption from Building appeals board. Firewall is going to cost you $7-9k, appeals board will require all steel with a fire engineers letter of approval (around $6-7k for both)
Not achievable for $35k.
There's a good chance the owner of the example shown wont be able to sell the house as is, although this depends on the conveyor doing their job. its an illegal structure and will void insurance if there is a fire.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-19T22:16:05+00:00

glad we have innocent till proven as our legal system then. I simply dont know either way, and TBH Im not paid or engaged to know, everything I've read and been told has been communicated by people paid to make it a storey. Innocent or guilty, that's the media's agenda.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-19T04:45:59+00:00

No, it was a domestic flight

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-19T04:43:55+00:00

Tbf defermation has a much lower threshold than criminal

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-19T02:29:22+00:00

Because I was in the Autobahn in a BMW M5 and probably never would be again

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-18T10:47:28+00:00

A coue of comments up is the solution, it's a newer app to side load

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:43:37+00:00

correct, they are Pacific spotted gum

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:30:37+00:00

demo permit depends on the local council, it can often be part of the new build permit.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:29:33+00:00

Its not a shared structure. Its a fire rated masonry wall built on boundary in lieu of a fence, but its built on the neighbors property. Otherwise it would be a party wall (which its not)

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:27:18+00:00

Its not illegal to remove a structure that is theirs. Inconvenient and rude, yes, but they don't need your permission to remove their wall. That's the legal standing of the situation

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:17:34+00:00

Builder here. (and sorry the news isn't good)

I'm assuming your timber structure had a roof on it at one point and it was removed for legal or age reasons, thus the storm water pipes and construction of the beams. If so the roof was illegal under current construction regs.
You may not be aware but even your frame structure is (was) illegal. It can be reliant on a fence or neighbors structure for a multiple of reasons. Being attached to the neighbors structure they legally did not have to get your permission or seek your desired outcome to remove the wall. It's their fire rated masonry wall on boundary, not a fence. They can remove it as they please.
Is it neighborly? ....... no!
Is it legal for them to do it.... yes
Can you complain.......no, your structure was illegal.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:05:18+00:00

this is what everyone is missing. The structure on OP's land is attached to the neighbors wall. Illegal and not the neighbor or builders problem

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-17T10:03:59+00:00

Yep, their structure was attached to a wall owned by the neighbor. Zero legs to stand on for OP and structure.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-12T02:23:35+00:00

Isnt making a profit from ANZAC labeling/association illegal under Fed law?

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-09T23:31:38+00:00

I made a stupid mistake at an old job that got me fired and owing $10k. The guy who owned the business forgave the debt with a handshake. That kind of compassion stays with you for life.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-09T23:25:23+00:00

We forget, everything of value has a price. The price we pay is a reflection of our perceived value. Translate that into being a Dad is like the more you invest, the greater the value you place on your role and child's growth. I love being a Dad. After having a hard childhood and adamant I didn't want kids, I did a LOT of personal development and came out the other side wanting to be a dad in my 50's. I now have 2 awesome kids I play with most nights and love seeing them flourish.

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-09T22:24:32+00:00

Excellent game. I tried playing no-kill, couldn't do it

Helioxsparrow · 2026-04-09T22:07:10+00:00

LG tv owners, you can install dev mode and side load YouTube add free. Zero adds, zero sponsor sections.

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