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chenlocus

22 May 2017

Re: have you ever heard 'timber truss solution' in MelbourneOwner Builder Forum

May 22, 2017 3:36 pm

Regarding pre-fab wall frames, I have a concern, if it totally depends on the engineering plan, not on the site measurement, I will fall into trouble that the pieces of wall frames cannot be assembled after being delivered because there will definitely be deviations between actual dimensions and wha...

Regarding pre-fab wall frames, I have a concern, if it totally depends on the engineering plan, not on the site measurem...

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chenlocus

19 May 2017

have you ever heard 'timber truss solution' in MelbourneOwner Builder Forum

May 19, 2017 12:05 pm

have you ever deal with this company who pre-fabricates wall frame, roof trusses for builders? I cannot find any reviews for this company.

have you ever deal with this company who pre-fabricates wall frame, roof trusses for builders? I cannot find any reviews...

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chenlocus

12 May 2017

solar hot water system or rainwater tank?Owner Builder Forum

May 12, 2017 3:30 pm

I am going to do home extension, adding a first floor. In victoria, it is required to meet with 6 stars energy rate. http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/6-star-standard It looks I need either a solar hot water system or rainwater tank to meet with. I have an existing gas hot water system. It looks r...

I am going to do home extension, adding a first floor. In victoria, it is required to meet with 6 stars energy rate. htt...

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chenlocus

28 April 2017

Re: signage outside fence for OB in VictoriaOwner Builder Forum

Apr 28, 2017 10:54 am

Thanks, guys!

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chenlocus

21 April 2017

should I apply for building permit with a private building sOwner Builder Forum

Apr 21, 2017 4:08 pm

People said local council is more responsible than private building surveyor, and more cost reduction, is that true? I am concerned that there are several points which need building surveyor to inspect. Could it be faster if I employ a private surveyor? how much would it cost for inspection stages?

People said local council is more responsible than private building surveyor, and more cost reduction, is that true? I a...

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chenlocus

21 April 2017

signage outside fence for OB in VictoriaOwner Builder Forum

Apr 21, 2017 11:16 am

I am going to do a home extension as an OB, to add a floor, I even plan to live in the property while the construction is ongoing. I saw signages with builder name, occupational & health information, building surveyor's name when building constructions are undergoing. Does anyone know if I do ne...

I am going to do a home extension as an OB, to add a floor, I even plan to live in the property while the construction i...

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chenlocus

12 April 2017

do I need any permission to remove my roof and some walls?Owner Builder Forum

Apr 12, 2017 4:48 pm

I am going to apply for a building permit for home extension, there are something to remove, e.g. my current roof, some walls inside, I plan to do the removal work in parallell with applying for the building permit to save more time.

I am going to apply for a building permit for home extension, there are something to remove, e.g. my current roof, some ...

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chenlocus

5 December 2016

OB initial stagesOwner Builder Forum

Dec 05, 2016 3:08 pm

I want to build a secondary storey over my home. I just passed the VBA certificate e-learning assessment. The next steps I would look for a draftman, a builder survey. For builder survey, it is said owner builder can only select one assigned by local council, is that true? I am living in blackburn V...

I want to build a secondary storey over my home. I just passed the VBA certificate e-learning assessment. The next steps...

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chenlocus

18 August 2015

will it be good to do a double storey extension?Renovation + Home Improvement

Aug 18, 2015 4:09 pm

I have been dilemma with this idea for a long time. This is a building rush time in Victoria, you can see constructions all around, I can hear new buildings with bad qualities from time to time, mostly leakage. Double story extension is much more complicated than a single floor extension, so I am wo...

I have been dilemma with this idea for a long time. This is a building rush time in Victoria, you can see constructions ...

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chenlocus

18 August 2015

Re: The extension is looking good nowRenovation + Home Improvement

Aug 18, 2015 4:07 pm

How is going after you lived in? I am also wondering if I should extend a secondary storey. But two things stop me: the high cost and afraid of leakage.

How is going after you lived in? I am also wondering if I should extend a secondary storey. But two things stop me: the ...

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