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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 J+D+4Nov 06, 2024 5:32 pm My experience buying windows in China
I am looking at windows for a Brisbane small home extension project, and have one quote from China, a couple more to come.
Interestingly the quote for the cranks I want… Well it seems to have been one of the windiest Septembers I can remember since being in this region. More than any other weather phenomenon - I hate wind the most!
As the… BasixHi there,
It's likely that the BASIX created in 2022 was done so on the old BASIX Portal (no longer in use) and based on the old legislation.
The BASIX standards… Adam H replied 10 September ago Traffic Control Planok - turns out you need this to be completed by qualified and accredited person. So I had to engage a company and spend $200 to do it with a 24 hour turn around dke01 replied 2 September ago dke01Sep 02, 2024 1:15 pm custom built new homesWhat are the most important factors to consider when choosing a builder for a custom-built home, especially to ensure quality and staying within budget? My granny flat build journeyThe housing market is at an all time struggle for Gen Z and above. My business involves consultation and planning in conjunction with a long standing builder who can build… NSW Company contractor licenseHi Everyone,
I applied for company contractor license 2 wks ago, and have been told that the process is taking averaging 11 wks. The nominated supervisor has already got… Owner Builder : Need some helpIn my opinion there are further obstacles to owner builders. Many experienced trades will not work for owner builders because they literally are blind captains. Many times… dottyJun 27, 2024 7:03 pm Gas abolishment home renovationWhich application did you filled out ? Gas abolishment form has an option to remove meter or abolish connection. It's 92$ to abolish the gas connection in brisbane Window plaster revealHow much roughly does a custom builder charge plaster reveal for windows for new houses.
Alternatively, how much would it cost to get architrave removed and plasters… Water retention tankYou just need the gutter and downpipe sizes to be compliant with the NCC for the roof area harvested and have the downpipes connected to a LPOD.
You need to ask your… cancel old building applicationThanks for the response! However, it's have been sorted. But for others benefit here is what we had to do.
Unfortunately, it's not straightforward. BCC washed their hands… Ash19 replied 5 March ago Ash19Mar 05, 2024 7:41 am Leak after Concreter poured concreteHello needing some advice.
I was about to build my Alfresco and needed a new slab and remove exisiting slab as its not standard. So they start to excavate and jackhammer… Shed conversion
Because it only states 90mm not if it’s 45mm or 35mm and yes I do have the plans my question was specifically since it’s not the structural value and only to hold… owner builderDoes anyone know whether I can rent out an owner built house (in Victoria) after living in it for 2 yrs? Or I can't rent it out under any circumstances? TIA mmsa started a topic 19 January ago mmsaJan 19, 2024 12:55 pm Best window for FZHi im new to this forum. What a terrific site!
Im planning to put a granny flat in my back yard. I'm in a Fire Zone and wondering what the most efficient fireproof… New Flame Zone BuildHi Brian,
Iam new to forum, pls accept my apologies in advance if any of the below queries makes you uncomfortable.
Congratulations and hope you are almost moved in to… 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 2023 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… Vince10 replied 6 November 2023 ago 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 2023 ago 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 2023 ago ArdoAug 24, 2023 10:39 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,… ML24WA replied 20 August 2023 ago 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… 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… haba replied 15 June 2023 ago 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… suzyr replied 20 May 2023 ago suzyrMay 20, 2023 8:32 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… technical build question
thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block? Ash19 replied 26 April 2023 ago Ash19Apr 26, 2023 10:29 pm 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…
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