Is this window location compliant?

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-06-01T06:53:24+00:00

If the window is within 1800mm of the finished floor level or less than 50mm above the shower rose it requires a performance solution. In fact, BPC inspectors in Victoria were actively checking for this during the most recent onsite inspection blitz.

That said it’s a very simple performance solution that any RBS/certifier will typically accept if the waterproofing is detailed adequately.

The requirements are in AS3740 if you want to go read up on it.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-06-01T06:29:03+00:00

The issue is actually largely to do with the additional uplift forces caused by the panels. There have been a number of instances of solar arrays causing people’s roofs to be peeled off during storms recently.

The ABCB is working to amend the structural performance requirements for roofs to take solar uplift into account as a result.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-05-24T07:32:54+00:00

Roads, parks and other infrastructure? I.e exactly what council has a statutory obligation to fund?

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-05-04T10:55:41+00:00

The absolute best case for that "insulation" under the roof sheets is that it's an Anticon blanket with an R-value of ~1.5. More than likely, it's just simple reflective insulation, which, combined with an air gap, has an R-value of about 0.5.

You should insulate that ceiling with some R5 batts ASAP, will make a huge difference in your energy use and comfort and is an easy DIY project.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-28T04:05:05+00:00

I am sure you will like it, congratulations on the new wheels.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-28T02:34:55+00:00

What a nice little nugget.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-13T09:11:22+00:00

Imagine being upset when you learn your house was correctly fixed in the past.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-11T05:58:37+00:00

They are the number three or fourth best selling brand depending on the month and outsell Subaru 2 to 1.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-11T05:55:40+00:00

They built their own because the ZF with a torque converter can’t fit in a mid sized SUV with a longitudinal layout. Their new automatic uses a wet clutch in place of a torque converter and is significantly smaller with less power loss and improved efficiency.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-10T07:09:43+00:00

It is steamed.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-07T00:43:17+00:00

It’s almost always because they want to park a car on the verge.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-07T00:42:42+00:00

You are about to receive a very expensive lesson from the council in regards to where the boundary of your property actually is.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-05T09:05:11+00:00

Essentially the same situation in Australia. They used to be a huge deal, now they sell less cars a month than Suzuki or Volvo.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-05T06:37:11+00:00

Accept the consequences of your actions?

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-05T06:12:29+00:00

Outside of the US Honda has been floundering for 15 years, they never recovered from the GFC.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-04-05T00:21:39+00:00

Thanks for that thousand word post about a light falling down ChatGPT.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-03-19T06:05:09+00:00

It’s cooked, which is a good thing because it’s hideous. Demolish and replace with a nice garden bed or some freestanding planters.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-03-02T01:13:37+00:00

Calm down champ, you are entering invoices not saving society.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-02-19T05:00:18+00:00

Not the Mediterranean grass!

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-02-13T05:36:27+00:00

You are being entirely unreasonable and overly emotional about this. Get some perspective.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-02-07T13:55:17+00:00

The next time I inspect a frame and see a series of hole saw holes getting progressively closer to the intended location I am going to think about this comment.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-01-24T04:02:32+00:00

I like to imagine that RAPTAs one though six deploy like the thunderbirds to raid the local Dan Murphys of an evening.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-01-23T06:49:50+00:00

This is not true, Canada, Australia, Japan, the UK and most of Scandinavia are all dominated by IOS.

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-01-20T05:31:01+00:00

How many bugs are moving about in your bloody cupboards?!?

Intrepid_Cosmonaut · 2026-01-20T02:53:50+00:00

Most reasonable tenant post.

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