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What can do in a Owner build houseI had a comment from a couple of people how tidy our building site is, as I've always been there picking up the rubbish and where possible put in the… just settled...new OB projectHiya OB's
Just settled on an old Federation house and have considered doing my 8th renovation/extension project.
But NO.
I'm going to demolish. My first.
And build from… Building - Type of SlabsNot sure why they have gone for deepened edge beam rather than bored piers.What about the middle of the slab it will be on presumably… qebtel replied 29 September 2014 ago Registered Tradies for Owner Builder Home?Hi guys,
I was reading through my Consent to Build (Victoria) by the Victorian Building Authority, and it says that for any works above $5000 I have to use registered… jamesbp started a topic 9 September 2014 ago 2014 owner builder cost per M2Hi buildwest
There is no accurate simple answer to your question. The only way to work out the price is to do the actual quantities for labour and materials .
When I price… Onsite Stormwater Detention
The pit drawings show a restricted outlet but the P1 outlet has to flow at the PSD. It should be simple to explain.
Have you noticed that the East Coast of Australia is… STORM Assessment - WSUDNo wonder you are having trouble...the calculator's input is insufficient and the whole thing is woefully inadequate and poorly explained. Terrible!
I also need… House creaking during strong windsWhat is "horizontal shearing"?
Our house also makes scary noises, but it sort of stopped (almost) or at least lessened in the last 6 months or so. Prior to that, there… Lex replied 24 April 2014 ago New project : flat roof costhi rudiger,
my costs seem to be more in the rafters for the build with, lvl 150 x 38 section beams at 450 centres over a 5m span + insulation + roof sheeting.
So need to… Floorboard recommendationsend matched means the T&G is also on the ends which makes them easier to lay and also there should be less wastage as you don't need to join… qebtel replied 22 March 2014 ago Geelong/Bannockburn Plumber??Hi,
Am after a recommendation for a Plumber for our OB. Am after one in the Bannockburn/Geelong area.
We have used one so far to get the water on on our block and to run… Roofing Tiles QuestionYou wouldn't find any direct reference in the contract, although I would say this doesn't meet the workmanship requirements.
I would check with the tile manufacturer's… Info about Hebel Solid - New MaterialHi the youtube video i attached shows them building a house using then new Hebel Solid. I was wondering if anyone has used it before and if you know the price difference… House Extension - Owner BuilderThanks everyone. We've made the decision to play it safe and go for a registered builder to do the whole lot. I don't think we have the time or experience to do the OB thing. How much do brick layer charge?We have just negotiated $1 per brick for ground floor and 1st floor including cavity insulation install. Seems this may be a good price. Nelso replied 4 October 2013 ago NelsoOct 04, 2013 6:22 pm Project Manager or not???I think that's what it all comes down to: can you source contractors that 1) can do a good job; and 2) are motivated to do a good (and timely!) job for you. If you're not… Mac25Sep 21, 2013 6:56 am Owner builders who have moved in...I won't say "finished" as I believe there are always things that need doing to a home, owner built or not 
How are you liking your new home? Is it everything you… Bam started a topic 14 September 2013 ago OWNER BUILD OR BUILDER
What rudeness? just because someone disagrees with you? Bit childish I would… JB1 replied 13 September 2013 ago Timber flooring - Secret nail gunThe pneumatic ones are as you guessed powered by a compressor and the manual ones are powered by whacking the end with a hammer.
The good thing about the latter is that as… convert deck to rumpus roomHi Bels lots of good work you did there, particularly your roofing and guttering. i think i may need to reinforce my roof too. thanks for posting that, i might get a… tama11 replied 26 July 2013 ago Harkaway homeWell you know what Judyg? We are no tradespeople at all! But the support has been amazing, more like having training wheels on as owner builders rather than some of the… Better Extensions reviews or feedbackHi All,
New to the forum and wanted to join as we have just finished renovating a 107year old house in Melbourne - in VERY original condition!. We are now at the stage of… Brickie Geelong/Werribee area..Hi, I am after recommendations for a good quality Brickie, I am building in the Bannockburn area, North of Geelong.
So if anyone knows anyone who's good from… Our Owner Build in Country Victoria.Welcome to OB'ing.
I don't have advice from having been there, but am going to follow your thread in prep for my build.
You seem to have much covered, and am sure experts… tezzab replied 9 June 2013 ago
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I originally had found a company online and they had a fancy website, the person on the phone was nice enough and the pricing was pretty good so I…
