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Change from Tiles to Colourbond...Good Idea?Your under control then he explained to us that with tiles the framework is all about being strong enough to keep the tiles up but with tin it's about having enough… AKB replied 20 October 2013 ago engineers in Far North QLDSomebody builds in Mareeba, so cool! I am thinking about moving in that area and build a house soon. rusabd replied 10 October 2013 ago Phil1Oct 07, 2013 6:03 pm Asbestos help please?Cheers for the info guys... Think if i didnt have my 2 small kids in the house then i would do this myself....pay just pay some for this reason only..
Thanks again.. Geo tech surveyHi All,
Can anyone recomend a company for Geotech Survey in Perth, have had one quote for between $2500-$3000?
Do we really need one?, we know there might be rock there… Dims started a topic 1 July 2013 ago Substandard electrical workCabling sounds a bit light to be honest... 35mm2 @ 80 Amps with a 5% voltage drop can be run for a maximum of 128 meters...
Looks it's not too bad... Just means if when… building to lockup and beyondGreetings
this is more of an info thing, but I thought I'd share
Just got off the phone with ANZ (im in perth if that makes any difference to info)
I have a property loan… jamt007 started a topic 20 May 2013 ago Draftsman reqd Perth, Hamerlsey area?Hi there....sorry for the late reply. yes that would be kool.
I have been quoted 1500 bucks just for the carport which we a turning into a living room.
The issue i… Lockup/OB and ross squiresHi Justin,
Try going through Neil directly from Frametec. He does all the ross squire stuff anyway
take or email the plans to him and he should be able to provide a… OB estimators in PerthYep, Jason at West Coast Estimating did ours too, was very helpful and provided support for getting Bank funds at those really necessary points in the project. Builder's license?I would recommend you engage a project manager or builder for your first project. Stick close to them and learn. If you think building is for you then get your… Buying house from China for PerthTHanks everyone for ur replies.
After talking to some local builders that deal with kit homes they said dont touch them. THey even have major problems with Australian… old wall stud sizesHad the meetings with the engineer.
Was really interesting.He is an older engineer and had span tables going back years for jarrah etc. Reckons the studs are fine as AS… genpk replied 21 April 2013 ago genpkApr 21, 2013 7:49 am newby owner builderHi
We are looking at owner building a two storey house in the northern suburbs of Perth. We've never done anything like this before, but I am a carpenter and would like to… 6 Star Energy Rating WA
Forget the BCA approach from the begining. If you think your window specification is over the top now then using the ABCB glazing calculator is going to frighten you… Owner build kit homeWe built a PAAL kit home about 12 years ago and lived in it for 10 years. It was very well made. Probably the best made home we have ever lived in.
The instructions… Engineering coststhanks for the input guys an gals, we have had quotes as high as 12k and as low as $1800, and the lowest quote seem the best guy to deal with, he is switched on and very… Owner Builder Requirements in WAI'm owner building a townhouse behind my existing house at the moment.
Banks wouldn't lend to me. Owner building and dual occupancy (can only subdivide once house AND… JB1 replied 24 February 2013 ago Concrete Panel DesignThanks guys much appreciated. Need to weigh up the cost benefits of using ICP or SIP.
Cheers OB a shed HomeSeems like no responses, so my 5 cents worth.
A lot depends on how complete and detailed the components in the kit are.
Second storey will complicate erection with OHS… tezzab replied 14 February 2013 ago Perth Sand Penetrometer - HiringSo, the places I found so far are -
Belmont Hire @ $25 24 hrs
The Hire Guys, Bibra Lake @ $33 / 24 hrs
Hoping this helps any others looking for same...
Wayne submitting planning approvalYou don't say where you are nor the council involved . As per Johnsons advice above, all councils have different rules so speak to them first.
Stewie OB in Albany WA the Mc mansionwe are still at the planning stage, we will be importing appliances etc, I have done lots of importing with my car projects, kitchen is from a local supplier ,flat packed,… Keeping kids out of building siteThe unfortunate truth of it all is that if these kids hurt themselves, even if they have climbed the fence, the builder would still get sued and find himself in court.… BradS replied 9 July 2012 ago BradSJul 09, 2012 10:01 am Still not sure where my photos have gone to. Gotta love the digital world. 
Timber been Delivered.… djh53May 12, 2012 11:59 am Soil test & survey in PerthHI Scoofy
We have had soil testing done by UTS Soiltec, was $700 ish a few yrs ago.
Used a local surveyor, Ben Nash, found him cheaper than others around the area.
Drop… Sealing GroutUse PureSeal. it comes in a spray can or a tin. Not cheap its about $30+ a can but does a fantastic job. I used it on the black grout of my pool water line tiles 3 years… mgilla replied 23 March 2012 ago Builders merchants ??Thanks for the great replies !
Can you build on pretty much any land or does it have to be a certain "zoning" if I've read right ?
Is it possible… ECOECO replied 25 February 2012 ago Help with Render Colour selectionHi rocketship and D@n! Thanks for your input, it's very much appreciated.
We ARE building in a beach suburb in Perth called Iluka (I am pleased the design appears to…
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