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Labour costsDo any job that looks as good as a tradies work, too much obvious non high quality work will be obvious, digging, , deliverys; painting if your game; and getting lower… Joker replied 1 June 2015 ago JokerJun 01, 2015 2:07 pm Brick layer Costs and FeesI have to agree 33amc. On the Northern Beaches with house prices going nuts there is obviously a glut of reno work and additions for local builders. Some of the guys I've… Oregon or pine for structural timberWe had a house built using Oregon, the exposed timber rotted. Can't tell you if the actual frame did or not, the bit we saw after it had been up for around 20 years was… Quenda replied 14 April 2015 ago Electrical gadgets wishlist requiredI am going to lay out 360 mtr + of cat 6 around the house.
I am going to lay out 260 mtr of quad shield coax around the house.one for normal tv and one for sat(not… mixo replied 10 April 2015 ago mixoApr 10, 2015 12:16 pm Trade Discounts and ABNHi Bretto.
We don't have a big box moving hardware store where we live or even one close by that made it economical to have goods shipped in.
We worked with local… Building house by OWN ----Do a search on these forums under the OB heading and you will find quite a few threads where other people have asked this same question. Basically if you have no building… How do steel beam works?Hey everybody,
I am first time owner builder, and i am building a duplex in sydney. I have some steel beams going from left to right of each… 33amc replied 14 February 2015 ago 33amcFeb 14, 2015 12:41 pm unitexThey do a complete system with insulated panels that are fixed to the external face of the timber frame and then acrylic Render on top.
The… BASIX Checklist -VentilationG'day all,
Just about to head into OC with the council, however doing pre checks and realised these two requirements;
The applicant must install the following exhaust… gav89z started a topic 17 January 2015 ago Footings disasterI doubt that a disclaimer on a drawing is enough to absolve a surveyor of his professional obligation to do his job properly. If it were me I would have it rectified and… Designing our forever home@ aussieta - thanks for that link, definitely lots of into in there, I will be sure to sit down with hubby and go through it all!
@ jodge - it sure is a great feeling… Nikita replied 14 December 2014 ago Roof Tiles or Colour bond sheetsI prefer colourbond roof myself, but you might prefer tiled... the only thing I can suggest is that you consider a lighter coloured roof than the current on-trend dark colours. bpratt replied 2 December 2014 ago Which Termite barrier?Lenny171, just a few questions - are you looking at a totally new home or adding to an existing one?
If we are looking at an extension or renovation then you really need… Taubmans Endure 3 CoatLow sheen is the go, Taubmans touches up fine, it's the cheap low sheens that give you dramas. I only use matte on damaged/uneven surfaces as it hides imperfections well,… Drivway gradientThank you for your reply.
I figured out if I continue driveway at its current gradient and move the garage at rear keeping distance of 3m from the retaining wall (at… Great investment! Mr TC loves his cement mixer. Says he's got no reservations in doing another slab. He's got a Quaker's Barn to erect next  I think I should just… ContractsHi Alan62,
Instead of using a formal contract, can't you just put down in writing the specs of the job and take their written reply confirming… qebtel replied 29 September 2014 ago Bamboo floor boardsthanks mgilla, that's what I am trying to find out.. I am trying to find out if the scotia will act as a substitutef for skirting board? I do note… LPG gas installation requirementsI have read somewhere that when the gas plunder fits the system they will install pretty close to first appliance as to save on copper pipe. Plumbing - hotand cold water distributionWe are in WA also on water from our water tank via a PT our plumber set up a mains ring for us as well - can't tell you how well it weeks yet because we are probably about… AKB replied 10 September 2014 ago Building a shedI thought he was suggesting that it be built as part of the one development application.
Just that one part of the development will be completed… Market value of building workThanks everyone for the advice. I ended up using the same figure as used for the DA application, which has been approved, so the fun is about to begin. Alan62 replied 12 August 2014 ago Joists , new too old ?wobbly,
AS1684.4 is a simplified version of AS1684.2 as AS1684.4 only applies to residential buildings within certain size constraints. It is a bit like AS1684 for… Weekender by owner builderMost of the info you are after is in other posts on this OB forum. Have a good read.
Legally you can build as an OB but then if you sell it within 7 years YOU have to… Bushfire Window ScreensAsk one of the local RFS leaders. They're all ( mostly ) up on the regs. The councils defer to the fireys for the bushfire rules anyway.
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To those of you who are owner-builders or even building with a major builder, but doing some works post-handover please share your good/bad experiences with… OSSM Application Plans'Shreik and wail like a banshee!' that's hilarious!
My reaction would be 'ignore it and hope it goes away!'
I have been told there is a loophole for sewage management but… framing nailsA big ty Stewie D, will be going into lvl floor joists 45mm wide. drawing acronymhard_aground - my engineers specs only required reinforcing if the pier exceeds 1000mm in length. As mine will only be 700mm reinforcing is unnecessary.
Originally my… Stackstone installer - Sydney Area -Hi all,
Just a quick question, got a full brick projection pier from slab-roof that will be stone cladded.. I've currently got the scaffold up, it would be easier.. or… gav89z started a topic 29 May 2014 ago Owner Build plan amendments
I'm surprised the certifier isn't able to guide you more on the correct procedure here. Being a CD, the council is obviously… Matt F replied 28 May 2014 ago
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