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start collecting second hand materials as soon as you can, and do all the work you legally can ,and you can build a nice 3-4 bed home for $75 -$100k easy cheaper if you… started a topic ago In the past 10 days since my last post I haven't managed to get a huge amount done. Four of those days were teaching (and a day at school is way more exhausting than 8… Owner builder certificate VicWe are just about ready to OB an extension in the New Year. Small regional town Victoria. Took 12 months to get planning permit. Had to get Land Capability Report, soil… Ohbee1 replied 23 November ago Project Manager RecommendationIf you need to pay for a project manager you would be well advised to just engage a builder who would take full responsibility for the build.
As opposed to you OB where… OB large shedLooking for recommendations for structural engineer that isn't likely to over engineer....as I've read a few posts.
9x7m shed
Site class "p"
Area is in northern Grampians… ShedOB started a topic 5 October ago New Flame Zone BuildAlso the shutters are 316, the pelmets and frames are powder coated steel. No signs of corrosion yet. cancel old building applicationHi All,
Hope you are well!
Does anyone know the process for an owner to cancel building application (with Brisbane City Council) on their block in case of dispute with the… Ash19 started a topic 15 September ago Ash19Sep 15, 2023 10:16 am ArchitravesI do like the CA glue and activator idea but like you said, working time in non existent. I use the sika PU glue but it needs to be clamped firm. I had a joint move… Ardo replied 24 August ago ArdoAug 24, 2023 11:39 am OB course - WA
Just getting back to this.
So because we are part cash part finance, doing the OB route is looking near on impossible.
When we got some quotes from builders last year,… Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… Owner Builder : Need some helpyou already got the opinion of those on this path. They are telling you you dont have the requisite knowledge or time to make this work.
Its quite obvious to me that as… Internal sheeting of shedThanks. Yeh ideally that would have been good, but have progressed too far now. Hoping some well placed internal walls fixed up into the battens will provide some… Works ContractsMBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 3mths inMake a list of anything and everything you are not happy with. You have twelve months for maintenance but I would get a starting list to the builder asap....you can… suzyrMay 20, 2023 9:32 am Concreter in Sydney areaJust checked the list of the forum's concreting pros and found it strange that there are numerous from Melbourne but few from anywhere else.
You could take a walk (or a… Ash19Apr 26, 2023 11:29 pm Cost to build a double brick shedI'm wondering about the costs to build a double brick walled shed rather than the common steel sheet.
A couple of quotes to supply and build a steel shed 10mx6mx3mhigh… gommeqld started a topic 20 February ago I am posting some photos of my off grid battery setup. I do not know why the BMS failed. I have simply decided to run without a Battery Management System from now on. In… replaced existing shedHi
We live on acreage in rural SA; the property had multiple old sheds - none of which were listed on the title search. We kept two of the more stable sheds and last year… nivanova started a topic 13 October 2022 ago Prescribed payments requirementCan someone explain to me what this refers to and is it necessary?
The owner builder must register with the tax office
as an owner builder under the
'prescribed… home2023 started a topic 11 October 2022 ago Owner builder insurance pre application
Just google "owner builder construction and liability insurance." There are many that do it.
When I OB a few years back I used a broker called Allrisk. It was simple… chippy replied 26 August 2022 ago My experience buying windows in China
YY was good two years ago as they had good and professional sales person and project managers to avoid mistakes for clients,but now all the old staff had left them… TagerD replied 22 August 2022 ago OB Building Permit query VictoriaAs the owner builder you can subcontract work to a builder who can take you part or all of the way. Ultimately all permits and responsibility are yours. Online resources for Owner BuildersHere's another resource
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hth Designing an extensionAgreed on pricing - we are in Perth and we paid a touch more.
Overall it would have been cheaper if we had a more straight forward block and design.
… wind ratingA few extra, braces, hold downs, brackets not a great deal
plus a few days extra labour? how much are they slugging you?
The funny thing about variations after the main… Builder not keeping commitment
Keep trying....Soon they'll start retrenching employees and there will be no one there to answer queries?
Check with the media TV outlets, maybe you can get onto one of… building second storey on 1960s brick homeShould be fine, The tile roof is heavy and lots of load floor load can be distributed to existing internal walls or to new posts. A lightweight build top floor should be… Pulse replied 19 May 2022 ago PulseMay 19, 2022 9:08 pm Thinset and shower fallsit's taken 3 days of research to solve this and I believe I have finally done it......KERAQUICK MAXI S1
this tile adhesive can be laid at 15mm high
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