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steel frames and noiseI would be interested to know whether both homes (or either) had steel roofing with insulation batts directly to the underside of the iron
Most iron roofed homes will… Idiots Guide to Self Build?Good day,
the "The Australian House Building Manual" is a good start but bear in mind that standards are lower and quality of building is often not as good as you might… builder replied 28 November 2005 ago Home InspectionIts not to late to get a building consultant to inspect the finihhed dwelling. This is canned a Completion report and is a detailed visual inspection of the dwelling… GuestDec 27, 2005 12:55 pm HELP: Central heating intake clearanceStuart,
The return air grille or register shouldn't be restricted for the following reasons:
The air flow through the grille and duct relates to the air pressure… Martin replied 1 January 2006 ago Down or Upweigh up the costs of excavating and building downawards to building upwards
I assume you have already spoken to your local council to see what they will and will not… Question regarding insuranceregardless is he still not considered an 'employee' and entitled to workers compenastion if he injures himself
landscaping is very labour intensive...be careful Stumps or Slab?also worth checking with local council
mine decreed my project is on a 1/100 flood site and therfore must be raised to allow for drainage...i had originally wanted a… Television show looking for stories...well if you are interested, I am in the DA approval process of building a dream home for my wife and 3 kids...i have renovated a few houses before but this is the first… Too many choices and questionsMilt,
Lockup is normally slab, frame, windows, doors and either brick or weatherboard finish. The electrical, plumbing etc is connected to the house, but not internally completed. Why is the fence in the way?Well the footings went down on Monday and the slab went down yesterday and the fence is still in place, is still up and hasnt been touched once, it wasn't even in the way… palm trees in pots forever is it ok?Correct. The palms will do fine in a good size pot for years.. And if if were me, i would leave them there.. I really dislike they way they grow tall making it difficult… Guest replied 21 April 2006 ago GuestApr 21, 2006 9:40 am Waterproofing my deckYou need to use Compressed Fibre Cement sheeting for the floor and waterproof as per a wet area. Lay a screed with run-off away from the house to which you can then lay… My Virtual Home softwareHI mek,
I've been designing our next home with this software over the last two weeks. My wife had a copy from house and garden magazine so I had a look. I haven't… Phil replied 31 May 2006 ago PhilMay 31, 2006 10:01 pm Yard Drainage HelpI would be using a licensed plumber1
You will want extensive subsoile drainage for your yard. This will include the slotted pipe with geo-farbric surrounding it then… hsp replied 5 June 2006 ago Advice on good building companies in WAhello mate
webb brown have always had a good rep i havent heard anything negative from them.
it may also be worth checking out craig sheilds homes in… hsp replied 5 June 2006 ago Major vs small buildersAnd by all means, make sure it does include "all" that you want, because it's the "extras", that throw a spanner in the works. Pick it and stick to it.... 
If… ozken replied 13 June 2006 ago ozkenJun 13, 2006 11:14 pm Average construction costAgreed Tub67, per m2 pricing is totally flawed unless you are building cookie cutter display homes on flat blocks with all the services. The only way that anyone can use… builda replied 21 June 2006 ago Building Cost Estimator???Simple formula is just double the material cost for the labour. Not perfect but will be close enough. Even if you vary each trade by between 40% to 60% labour you will… builda replied 24 June 2006 ago Tips for plaster removal?You got a bad job there. Use a spade to get it off and a square mouth shovel to pick it up into a wheel barrow.
You cant do better than that.
We have some tips on… What wall sheeting is that?Yes, very popular and I think the post war period there was a shortage of other materials so it was almost a case of 'anything goes'.
The asbestos is quite safe while… builda replied 3 August 2006 ago rendering over paintalso note if its an older house check its not lead based paint. dodgy builder got me to grind back paint on old house as gullible apprentice about 10 or so years ago and… micky replied 3 August 2006 ago mickyAug 03, 2006 9:14 pm new garage...Depends how much you've got! You can spend $10,000 on a repair or spend $100,000.00 on a double garage with ensuite and loft. Pick your budget first and… jimm¥ replied 10 August 2006 ago jimm¥Aug 10, 2006 4:56 pm Damaged Floor BoardsThere is not too much you can do to the floor short of a sand and refinish. At most you can mop on a floor polish/wax to freshen it up in the short term for sale.
Are… Building with AACSorry Dobly, but yes it can be that hard and that is why some of us have made it our profession.
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It was a rethorical question...  … Dobly replied 16 August 2006 ago DoblyAug 16, 2006 11:25 am To Spec or not to Spec.. I would ask the local builder to build to the same level of a Spec home. But to my design. Very expensive option when compared to a… builda replied 19 August 2006 ago Build up or Down?? ConfusedWouldn't it be cheaper to just build a new one? It would probably add more to resae value too. Just a thought. cutting brick walls ..Internal walls or external walls?
How much brickwork is remaining above the cut openings?
Yes you will need lintels but depending on the loads will determine if you… builda replied 24 August 2006 ago piers issueYou should be able to prop the floor next to the pier or either side of it (give yourself some room to work) and then remove the pier and relay it.
Is there a concrete… builda replied 24 August 2006 ago EXTENDING A DECKA deck like that should NOT need a permit.
It is under 1m off groundI think that rule is universal around Australia (maybe… builda replied 25 August 2006 ago Advice and Opinion RequiredI haven't purchased anything from these guys, but I do own three original paintings. Two were purchased on the streets in Rome and are the most amazing watercolours of… New Home InspectionThat is the one - sorry about the phone number!
They can do inspections and reports and are qualified to do so, as opposed to some of the self confessed 'experts' that… builda replied 1 September 2006 ago
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