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Beetaloo

25 September 2020

Re: OB in SA - Back yardOwner Builder Forum

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Sep 25, 2020 8:23 pm

Hi Folks, I need some help. I am starting my journey as a owner builder. I have a lot of questions but for now, I only want to ask 1 big thing. Question 1 - How the Duck do i arrange workforce for my project? Ex - we all know that there are N number of tasks that one has to do as an OB. From where ...

Hi, What are your reasons behind doing OB? Is it to save money by doing most jobs yourself? Or is money of no object an...

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Beetaloo

14 September 2020

Re: Typical cost per sqm for high-performance/passivhaus homGeneral Discussion

Sep 14, 2020 8:47 am

I built a solar passive house. The inside walls are brick to store the heat overnight and the exterior walls are insulated timber frame to minimize heat loss/gain. The eaves overhang was calculated to provide shading during summer but still allow solar heat gain during winter.

I built a solar passive house. The inside walls are brick to store the heat overnight and the exterior walls are insulat...

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Beetaloo

30 April 2020

Re: Owner build a solar passive houseEco Living

Apr 30, 2020 11:14 am

I designed and Owner built a solar passive house in the Southern Flinders Ranges. Winter is now nearly here. This will be my first winter with the house 100% complete. So far my solar passive design in working really well. The days here are characterised by clear sunny days and cold nights. Occasio...

Hello Beetaloo Hope you get this even though it is 3 years later . I would so love to ask you some questions. My husban...

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Beetaloo

7 February 2018

Re: Tondelver House - Southern HighlandsOwner Builder Forum

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Feb 07, 2018 9:50 am

Roof is on! ::cheerleader:: Had a text from the roofer last night - originally I was going to be there to lay the insulation as they lay the tin. But with the current situation he said they would do the insulation as well (it was all sitting inside the containers waiting to go, so I sent the roofer...

Looking good. Nice views from your roof

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Beetaloo

23 November 2017

Re: Gyprocking on all walls and ceilng to make it more moderRenovation + Home Improvement

Nov 23, 2017 8:46 am

There is additional work and costs associated with plasterboarding walls & ceilings over brickwork. New cornices, skirtings and architraves will be required. Also additional work required around window reveals, under lintels etc/ Power outlets, light fittings and light switches will need to be r...

There is additional work and costs associated with plasterboarding walls ceilings over brickwork. New cornices, skirting...

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Beetaloo

15 November 2017

Re: Anticon for our colorbond roof?Owner Builder Forum

Nov 15, 2017 3:49 pm

Tears can be easily repaired using adhesive foil tape

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Beetaloo

11 November 2017

Re: OB in SA - The "Fun Stuff" StageOwner Builder Forum

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Nov 11, 2017 6:39 pm

When do you move out of the shed into your new house? or have you already moved in. From the photos, your house does not look lived in yet.

When do you move out of the shed into your new house? or have you already moved in. From the photos, your house does not...

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Beetaloo

10 November 2017

Re: Plywood or particle board floorOwner Builder Forum

Nov 10, 2017 5:10 pm

Treated particle board flooring can withstand limited exposure to the weather. Refer to manufacturers tech data sheets. It is typically 4-6 weeks not months/years. If the roof will not be ready consider using galv nails with treated flooring as normal nails will rust very quickly. My own OB proceede...

Treated particle board flooring can withstand limited exposure to the weather. Refer to manufacturers tech data sheets. ...

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Beetaloo

9 November 2017

Re: Frame timber typeGeneral Discussion

Nov 09, 2017 7:34 pm

I have seen some building sites recently and noticed different builders use different timber, some using blue (treated) timber framing while others don't use the blue timber framing. What's the difference between the two? Blue is H2 termite treated (light duty) suitable only for use above ground an...

Blue is H2 termite treated (light duty) suitable only for use above ground and not exposed to the elements. H3 is suita...

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Beetaloo

29 October 2017

Re: Advice for a steel frame construction [pole house on sloOwner Builder Forum

Oct 29, 2017 11:35 am

The drawing shows posts at 2400mm centres. That means a lot of posts. I would have the posts a lot further apart with larger beams (I live in a stilt house built on a very steep block). Is your land in high BAL area? If it is, special measures may be required to prevent embers blowing in under the h...

The drawing shows posts at 2400mm centres. That means a lot of posts. I would have the posts a lot further apart with la...

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Beetaloo

26 October 2017

Re: Typical cost per sqm for high-performance/passivhaus homGeneral Discussion

Oct 26, 2017 12:36 pm

I owner built a modest passive solar house for $1,200/m2. Note I built it largely by myself with little assistance from external trades.

I owner built a modest passive solar house for $1,200/m2. Note I built it largely by myself with little assistance from ...

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Beetaloo

25 October 2017

Re: Minimalist Owner Build in Hobart - temp power supply decOwner Builder Forum

Oct 25, 2017 9:52 am

Once your build is at lockup, a permanent electrical supply can be installed with a working power outlet in the meter box.

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Beetaloo

25 October 2017

Re: Minimalist Owner Build in Hobart - temp power supply decOwner Builder Forum

Oct 25, 2017 7:51 am

Hi All I'm in the opening stages of a minimalist owner-build in Midway Point, Hobart. We've had our own design drawn up and would expect our building permit any day now. This is going to be a very low budget build and we (my husband and I) are going to be doing much of the work ourselves. We're not...

If your build is going to be slow I would get a separate price for the temporary supply. Trades are not interested in g...

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Beetaloo

21 October 2017

Re: Timber claddingGeneral Discussion

Oct 21, 2017 7:43 pm

I used Linea Scyon boards 150mm x 16 x 4200mm composite cement boards on my owner build. They look exactly like timber boards but the termites don't eat them. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/58648_1508579005.jpg

I used Linea Scyon boards 150mm x 16 x 4200mm composite cement boards on my owner build. They look exactly like timber b...

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Beetaloo

17 October 2017

Re: Owner Build in Southern Flinders Ranges- Cert of OccupanOwner Builder Forum

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Oct 17, 2017 12:53 pm

Minor update. The grass is still too green begin to cut fire breaks so I decided to start paving around the house before it gets too hot to work outside. Hopefully some paving will reduce the amount of dust and gravel that is tracked inside. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/58648_1508208710.jpg

Minor update. The grass is still too green begin to cut fire breaks so I decided to start paving around the house before...

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Beetaloo

16 October 2017

Re: Tondelver House - Southern HighlandsOwner Builder Forum

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Oct 16, 2017 5:47 pm

"we just ticked over 5 years since we started Earthworks I also took nearly 5 years on my OB project from starting earthworks to getting my Certificate of Occupancy. (I was working full time and I had a 600km round trip to my country property so I only had only every second weekend to work on ...

we just ticked over 5 years since we started Earthworks I also took nearly 5 years on my OB project from starting earthw...

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Beetaloo

12 September 2017

Re: Tondelver House - Southern HighlandsOwner Builder Forum

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Sep 12, 2017 8:01 pm

Your holiday is now over. What progress have you made on your build since you are back home?

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Beetaloo

25 August 2017

Re: Frames without timber noggings?Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Aug 25, 2017 9:03 am

Extract below from AS 1684.2 Part 2 Non-Cyclonic Residential timber framed construction. This documents seems to imply the noggins are the norm. Noggins also restrict/limit the amount of twisting of studs that can occur. They also provide stiffening to load bearing studs. Without noggins thee load b...

Extract below from AS 1684.2 Part 2 Non-Cyclonic Residential timber framed construction. This documents seems to imply t...

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Beetaloo

18 August 2017

Re: Anyone built with shipping containers?Owner Builder Forum

Aug 18, 2017 5:25 pm

Look at the OB thread below - Tondelver House - Southern Highlands

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Beetaloo

16 August 2017

Re: James Hardie CladdingBuilding A New House

Aug 16, 2017 3:09 pm

I used Hardies 150mm Linea on my country owner build house https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/58648_1502860093.JPG Partially complete https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/58648_1502860126.JPG Finished

I used Hardies 150mm Linea on my country owner build house Partially complete Finished