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4 October 2013

Re: How much do brick layer charge?Owner Builder Forum

Oct 04, 2013 2:40 pm

Sound a about on the high end and it depends on how big the team is and how quick they can do the job and how quick you want it done. Is he supplying material for that prices? My dad is a self employed bricky in the inner west and charges between .75-.90 depending the job, that's excluding materials...

Sound a about on the high end and it depends on how big the team is and how quick they can do the job and how quick you ...

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27 August 2013

Re: DIY Flat Pack Laundry - MelbourneBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 27, 2013 11:10 pm

Thanks for the reply Adam. I'll check out allboards and see what they can do... I've checked out the range at Masters and Bunnings and that stuff doesn't suit my needs, as I need something slightly more custom due to my room size and having the washer and dryer side by side. I have a quote for my ki...

Thanks for the reply Adam. I'll check out allboards and see what they can do... I've checked out the range at Masters an...

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26 August 2013

DIY Flat Pack Laundry - MelbourneBathrooms and Laundry

Aug 26, 2013 11:58 pm

Hello All, I'm looking at doing a flatpack laundry for my build and wanted to see if there are any recommendations that people might have for some companies to provide either carcasses or flatpacks for my laundry... I'm handy with tools and would not have any dramas installing the cabinets and doing...

Hello All, I'm looking at doing a flatpack laundry for my build and wanted to see if there are any recommendations that ...

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22 July 2013

Re: Waterproofing - do I need a certificate?Owner Builder Forum

Jul 22, 2013 9:42 pm

Hi thanks for your reply. Yes I'm also in victoria so this info is helpful. Have any others been thru this recently?

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22 July 2013

Waterproofing - do I need a certificate?Owner Builder Forum

Jul 22, 2013 5:54 pm

Hello there, Just wondering if its possible to do waterproofing myself in the wet areas as an owner builder. Ive heard from different people that you can do it yourself but from others that you cannot. I would call my inspector but theyre curently overseas and cannot be reached. If anybody understan...

Hello there, Just wondering if its possible to do waterproofing myself in the wet areas as an owner builder. Ive heard f...

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29 May 2013

Toilet Exhaust Fan Extraction - Need AdviceBathrooms and Laundry

May 29, 2013 9:42 pm

Hi all, just need some help regarding exhist fans extraction thru the roof. Im currently building a double story place amd am wondering if the exhaust fan in the downstairs powder room needs to be extracted thru the roof. There is roof access above the room and the room has a window, so do i need to...

Hi all, just need some help regarding exhist fans extraction thru the roof. Im currently building a double story place a...

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29 July 2012

Storm Water Best Practices?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Jul 29, 2012 10:12 pm

Hi All, I've got some questions regarding the level of quality expected from the plumber for the stormwater pipe layout. My plumber did all the stormwater pipes along with the sewerage in one hit before the pour, even though only one pipe goes below the slab (garage) and the the rest is around the p...

Hi All, I've got some questions regarding the level of quality expected from the plumber for the stormwater pipe layout....

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24 July 2012

Adding and Removing Windows During BuildGeneral Discussion

Jul 24, 2012 11:19 pm

Long story short is that I'm an OB amd have taken over a building project for which the plans were done by my parents about 2-3 years ago. The build has started and I would like to make some changes to some of the windows. For example remove one window completely (small 40x40 cm approx), change to m...

Long story short is that I'm an OB amd have taken over a building project for which the plans were done by my parents ab...

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21 April 2012

Looking for a Plumber in Maribyrnong AreaOwner Builder Forum

Apr 21, 2012 1:47 pm

Hi all, I'm looking for a decent plumber in west Melbourne area, around Maribyrnong. My sister and I are OB 2 double story townhouses and need somebody for pre slab work and hopefully the rest. Please if you can recommend somebody either PM or post is fine. Looking to start very soon, next couple of...

Hi all, I'm looking for a decent plumber in west Melbourne area, around Maribyrnong. My sister and I are OB 2 double sto...

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