Renovate Australia

A home improvement blog about renovating our Queenslander house in Townsville, Australia

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Entries from June 2008

Should I Have an Annual Termite Inspection?

June 27th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Last week we had our yearly termite inspection on our house and property. When we had the house lifted and restumped, and the new slab poured, we had an anti-termite application installed called “Kordon”. Kordon is a “chemical barrier sandwiched between a moisture membrane that is typically installed under concrete slabs and can replace the [...]

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Tags: Planning

Some Mornings I Wish My House had a Heater

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Living in the tropics I never expected to want a heater in the house, but these last few morning have been cold, about 10C – 12C (50F – 54F), when I have to get out of bed. It can be a bit chilly, especially on the feet on the hardwood floor. We have a single [...]

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Tags: Heating and Cooling