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I am seeking an experienced and reliable window installer to replace two existing windows with new, double-glazed units in my property located in St Albans, Melbourne. The current window frames are set within a single brick wall, and the upgrade must meet all National Construction Code (NCC) requirements for energy efficiency, safety, and installation standards. Project Details: Location:St Albans, Melbourne, Victoria Scope: Window Replacement:Remove two existing single-glazed windows and replace them with high-quality double-glazed units. Compliance:The installation must adhere to the NCC's specifications for thermal performance, structural integrity, and waterproofing. - **Frame Consideration:** Current windows are set in a single brick wall, requiring careful removal and installation to prevent damage. PS: Budget for total project garage conversion project is $16,000.

I am planning to convert my garage into a Small Office Unit (SOU) with a bedroom and bathroom, located in Saint Albans, Melbourne. I seek your expertise to ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and to navigate the permit process efficiently. Below, I've outlined the specifics of my project with attention to compliance requirements: 1. **Insulation**: To meet the NCC's energy efficiency provisions, particularly Section J for residential buildings, I intend to incorporate high-performance insulation in walls and ceilings, ensuring an optimal thermal performance rating. 2. **Plumbing**: The addition of a bathroom necessitates compliance with NCC Volume Three - Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), focusing on water efficiency, sanitary drainage, and waterproofing requirements. 3. **Waterproofing**: Adhering to AS 3740 - Waterproofing of domestic wet areas, to prevent moisture damage and ensure the integrity of bathroom areas. 4. **Ceiling Height**: In alignment with NCC Building Code of Australia Volume Two, Part 3.8.2, the conversion will feature ceiling heights of at least 2.4 meters for more than two-thirds of the floor area, providing adequate headroom and ventilation. 5. **Windows and Natural Light**: Upgrading garage windows to double-glazed units to enhance thermal efficiency and sound insulation, adhering to the NCC's Part 3.8.5 requirement for natural light. The design will ensure window sizes meet at least 10% of the floor area, aligning with NCC Volume Two, Part 3.8.4 for natural lighting. 6. **Garage Door**: Considering the installation of a new garage door with integrated windows, to fulfill the NCC's natural light requirements while contemplating aesthetics and functionality. The design will ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards for garage doors in residential applications, considering security, insulation, and operational safety.

Wanting to convert garage into granny flat. - Due date: Flexible

Property is under renovation, it does require to take Care of almost everything from new wiring ,GPO to light fittings. Happy to walk through.

Remove built in wardrobes and make good. Remove door frame and make good so that it is an open passageway. Fit out hot water tank cupboard as a linen closet. - Due date: Flexible

I am after a conceptual floor plan from an architect. The role is to provide a very basic sketch (freehand sketches are adequate). It is an existing house needing you to provide the following rooms to the existing footprint. Kitchen Butlers Pantry Dining Area Living Room Outdoor Dining/Alfreco Apart from the butlers pantry the area shall be open plan. I would envisage no more than 8 hours to provide, therfore I am not after fancy 3D or electronic cad files. I just need a concept that is suitable to our lifestyle. An existing floor plan will be provided as you are to add o to it. Light/window locations need to compliment the orientation of the house ( the house faces west and your extended area is to the east) - Due date: Flexible

We need a detailed floorplan with measurements created for a newly purchased apartment so that the interior designer can do some layouts - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 23rd Jan 2022

Looking for some advice for our new home for minor renovations/ building some shelves and decorating advice. It’s a Victorian terrace.

My house is a two-storey, 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom with an open rooftop as the third level. I am looking at enclosing the area rooftop and converting it to a bedroom with a bathroom and a terrace. Requirements: I require concept drawings showing the proposed new bedroom, bathroom and terrace. Requirement. - 1x architectural floor Plan (2D and 3D) - 1x 3D external view of the proposed addition I will provide: - As-built drawings in PDF format - Photos of my external house and rooftop to assist with the external 3D concept.

Would like someone with decent architect / draftsman qualifications to do me a design and drawing for a new bedroom with en-suite, powder room and euro laundry. I have done basic measurements of all areas and some drawings myself but would appreciate some with some decent design insight to ensure I’m maximising the space and incorporating all I can within the design.