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candycandy
candycandy
4 June 2013

Building Site Signage

Building Site Signage

Just click on the signs themselves. They will open up into a PDF...

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candycandy
Jun 04, 2013 8:16 pm
hsvboy11
hsvboy11
3 June 2013

My custom build in country vic

My custom build in country vic
1, 2, 3

The splashback is a glass tile with a…

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hsvboy11
Jun 03, 2013 7:38 pm
dvgreen
dvgreen
28 May 2013

buybuildingsupplies.com.au

buybuildingsupplies.com.au

I've used them on several occasions and give them the thumbs up. Purchased a load of plasterboard, timber and skylights. They have heaps of products listed in the site…

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dvgreen
May 28, 2013 12:08 pm
building-expert
building-expert
20 May 2013

OBs and contract for labour only

OBs and contract for labour only

The first thing I will say is that if you are using a friend you have common element often found in disputes when the wheels fall off. If you are using a friend assume you…

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building-expert
May 20, 2013 2:07 pm
building-expert
fernley
fernley
17 May 2013

Termite Treatment

Termite Treatment

Thanks for the recommendation.

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fernley
May 17, 2013 7:34 pm
Homemade house
Homemade house
12 May 2013

Cost to get one waste pipe put in before slab pour?

Cost to get one waste pipe put in before slab pour?

Hi - we are about to start our new house and I have just one waste pipe that needs to be put in place for the downstairs toilet before the slab pour (all other pipes will…

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Homemade house
May 12, 2013 10:38 am
bashworth
bashworth
10 May 2013

Trenches

Trenches

Have a read of this which offers some good advice. http://www.sawater.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/ ... ions10.pdf

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bashworth
May 10, 2013 9:52 pm
bashworth
tezzab
tezzab
8 May 2013

Owner builder courses in Vic

Owner builder courses in Vic

The Gordon. Gordon TAFE, Geelong. Bit of travel though. :cry: T

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tezzab
May 08, 2013 9:30 am
tezzab
melbbuild
melbbuild
6 May 2013

Melbourne owner builder concern - two townhouse OB??

Melbourne owner builder concern - two townhouse OB??

Hi Ell, thanks for your reply I actually submitted the two applications forms in today by mail but I left the "unit number" box blank under Property Details. I also…

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melbbuild
May 06, 2013 11:31 pm
kiwi
kiwi
6 May 2013

Rocketship's build...

Rocketship's build...
1 ... 31, 32, 33

Actually, it is a great thread you've started up here. Thanks a lot for sharing! When you get the chance, do not forget to visit our blog, which can be accessed at…

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kiwi
May 06, 2013 6:15 am
kiwi
smitho
smitho
27 April 2013

Raised concrete slab questions

Raised concrete slab questions

Hi greenify. Photos would be great! PM them to me if you can. Thanks!

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smitho
Apr 27, 2013 10:40 pm
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
27 April 2013

No Occupancy Certificate

No Occupancy Certificate

I really don't know the legalities, but I would imagine that it wouldn't be up to the agent as such, but I would expect the onus would be on the vendor to disclose it in…

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How Hard Can it Be
Apr 27, 2013 8:18 am
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
23 April 2013

Considering OB'ing our small extension

Considering OB'ing our small extension
1, 2

After my initial 'enthusiasm', I've been a bit quiet in here of late. Two reasons, one is that we mainly now just need to think about it all and decide which way to go -…

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How Hard Can it Be
Apr 23, 2013 5:47 pm
DefenderOwner
DefenderOwner
14 April 2013

Draughts person recommendations.

Draughts person recommendations.

Can anyone recommend a good Draughtsman in Geelong or Melbourne. How long would it generally take a Draughtsperson to draw up all your plans if you were basically giving…

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DefenderOwner
Apr 14, 2013 1:18 pm
Bella
Bella
12 April 2013

Basic building cost estimator Online

Basic building cost estimator Online

That's cool. Thanks :)

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Bella
Apr 12, 2013 6:54 pm
Bella
DefenderOwner
DefenderOwner
12 April 2013

Melbourne Elictrician anyone? This one's a rippa!!

Melbourne Elictrician anyone? This one's a rippa!!

When we owner built last year we used the company that this guy worked for but he did the complete job himself. He came anytime, anyday we…

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DefenderOwner
Apr 12, 2013 5:23 pm
fernley
fernley
12 April 2013

First Time Owner Builder

First Time Owner Builder

@JB1 Can you please share with me your trade contact details that you would recommend. I'm going to be OB for my build and it would help greatly. Please PM me if it is…

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fernley
Apr 12, 2013 12:13 am
tezzab
tezzab
7 April 2013

The Complete Plumber

The Complete Plumber

Thanks JB1, Building in a rural area, and from a few checks have found several mobs that do employ all the varieties of plumbers as staff, not contract them in. Same…

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tezzab
Apr 07, 2013 9:10 pm
tezzab
RocksInHead
RocksInHead
7 April 2013

Temporary occupancy rules (VIC) for a new build

Temporary occupancy rules (VIC) for a new build

Thanks Shelley. According to our builder, the private inspector is a bit a of a stickler so I will wait and see how the builder gets on with him before raising the temp.…

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RocksInHead
Apr 07, 2013 2:41 pm
tezzab
tezzab
20 March 2013

CFA Spec Driveway

CFA Spec Driveway

Thanks Smootdee, Definitely on a "hill", running down over 1.5metres for 60 metres, then I plan to drop down to finished floor level of house, so a 2 metre drop over 20…

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tezzab
Mar 20, 2013 9:48 pm
tezzab
Johnson
Johnson
5 March 2013

owner/builder finance

owner/builder finance

My finance is through NAB -- 60% of the finished value only, and there were a heap of hoops to jump through. Plus a higher interest rate, which I hope to rectify once the…

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Johnson
Mar 05, 2013 2:12 pm
Johnson
escoworx
escoworx
29 January 2013

Project Plan (Microsoft Project) or Step-by-Step guide?

Project Plan (Microsoft Project) or Step-by-Step guide?

Guys.... you are amazing, thank you very much. @Stewie.. I'm just looking at those excel sheets, they look exactly what I'm after. @Large, it makes perfect sense, I come…

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escoworx
Jan 29, 2013 3:07 pm
Millybella
Millybella
27 January 2013

Ned's Shed - B&B Huonvalley Tasmania

Ned's Shed - B&B Huonvalley Tasmania

Hi Ned Wow you are very brave. Looks great. We are doing something similar in Huon Valley Shire - how did you go with the council? Where do we find information about…

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Millybella
Jan 27, 2013 12:59 pm
Johnson
Johnson
27 January 2013

The beginning of the beginning

The beginning of the beginning

In the scheme of things, $7000 sounds extremely cheap (especially if your architect is paying for all the Council costs). For my reasonably modest home here in Hobart,…

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Johnson
Jan 27, 2013 9:34 am
Johnson
archie1979
archie1979
6 December 2012

Bad paint job

Bad paint job

Hi Brett, I can certainly relate to your problem as I had the same problem with a tiler. I must ere on the side of caution here with you though, just in case you are…

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archie1979
Dec 06, 2012 5:41 pm
B STAR
B STAR
5 November 2012

Becoming an owner builder

Becoming an owner builder

If you have not build a house before I would definitely not recommended, We contemplated on going OB all the way but in the end we hired a…

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B STAR
Nov 05, 2012 7:22 am
Fletch29
Fletch29
29 October 2012

Builder/Chippie Recommendations in Melbourne east

Builder/Chippie Recommendations in Melbourne east

Hi, Just purchased a home and need some advice/quotes on knocking down a load bearing wall. Can anyone recommend a good/reliable/honest builder/chippie around this…

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Fletch29
Oct 29, 2012 8:28 pm
B STAR
B STAR
22 October 2012

Garage doors

Garage doors

We have a Steel-line door. Having had a B & D door in the last house and this is so much better. Mountings are stronger and better placed,…

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B STAR
Oct 22, 2012 8:07 pm
travelbug
travelbug
8 October 2012

Interior Designer

Interior Designer

You could use Michelle from this forum. She has a design business. Website:www.denovoconcepts.com Occupation:Interior Decorator

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travelbug
Oct 08, 2012 4:22 pm
donuts9999
donuts9999
7 October 2012

painter&Tiler

painter&Tiler

hi can anyone recommend a good tiler and painter around the south suburbs of melb? its for a new build cheers john

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donuts9999
Oct 07, 2012 9:15 pm
building-expert
building-expert
25 September 2012

Building permit Question (what now)

Building permit Question (what now)

Stewie D is right! As experienced pre purchase property inspector I can tell you that one of the greatest incidences of significant defects is incomplete/illegal building…

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building-expert
Sep 25, 2012 9:01 am
building-expert

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dreaminghouses
Sep 18, 2012 4:38 pm
dlvb19
dlvb19
8 September 2012

Ballarat OB - Strawbale

Ballarat OB - Strawbale

If anybody here has build a strawbale / cob / rammed earth home i would love to know where you obtained your clay from. I know you can get it from some hardware in 20kg…

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dlvb19
Sep 08, 2012 3:16 pm
dirkadirk
dirkadirk
5 September 2012

need a plaster for south east melb

need a plaster for south east melb

Hi John, Try Paul White, he does a lot of our work for us. His number is 0408 758607. He's based on the peninsula too. Tell him that I gave you his number. Good Luck Dirk

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dirkadirk
Sep 05, 2012 9:12 pm
JB1
JB1
4 September 2012

scaffold hire south east MELB

scaffold hire south east MELB

I also need some scaffolding for your purpose. Who did you end up using?

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JB1
Sep 04, 2012 11:36 am
Bam
Bam
6 August 2012

Doors in Melbourne

Doors in Melbourne

Doors A Plenty on Plenty Road

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Bam
Aug 06, 2012 10:15 pm
Bam
docker_rob
docker_rob
5 August 2012

wakaflex

wakaflex

Hi John, I have used it and yes its a good product. Not sure if it will do what you want but can vouch that it works well. Added bonus over lead is you can get it in…

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docker_rob
Aug 05, 2012 8:50 pm
docker_rob
candykane
candykane
2 August 2012

Owner Build Extension - suburban Melbourne

Owner Build Extension - suburban Melbourne

There is a family/meals room, but the main living room is the one labelled rumpus.

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candykane
Aug 02, 2012 9:06 pm
Deemaree
Deemaree
26 July 2012

Trespass

Trespass
1, 2

Humble-PM sent. :)

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Deemaree
Jul 26, 2012 4:10 pm
Deemaree
delatite13
delatite13
15 July 2012

Can I build two townhouses as a builder?

Can I build two townhouses as a builder?

I think JB1 is on the right track, the only thing I can think of is that one of the requirements of an O/B is that you must actually live in the house. So if it is 2…

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delatite13
Jul 15, 2012 9:08 pm
delatite13
David Fisher
David Fisher
11 July 2012

Importing Double Glazing

Importing Double Glazing
1, 2

We are starting the process of having a house built. We would love to have upvc double glazing but I'm told its very expensive over here. Has…

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David Fisher
Jul 11, 2012 12:00 pm
nick44
nick44
30 June 2012

Rules regarding a garage attached to a timber clad house ???

Rules regarding a garage attached to a timber clad house ???

Hi ... can anyone tell me what the regulations in Vic are regarding a garage connected to a new timber clad house. Can the garage be a continuation of the timber house or…

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nick44
Jun 30, 2012 3:17 pm
JB1
JB1
29 June 2012

stair case

stair case

Looks like a very stylish stair case, well done!

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JB1
Jun 29, 2012 2:49 pm
4drake9
4drake9
29 May 2012

cost to finish from lock up

cost to finish from lock up

Yep builderforlife is on it. Most of whats left should be realitivly easy to estimate. Drop you plans off to your local guy at home timber or mitre 10 one of those and he…

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4drake9
May 29, 2012 4:25 pm
Bam
Bam
14 May 2012

Zarz - Owner Builder Journey

Zarz - Owner Builder Journey
1, 2

Looking good!

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Bam
May 14, 2012 10:36 pm
Bam
tristan
tristan
11 May 2012

Contract options for getting a builder to complete to lockup

Contract options for getting a builder to complete to lockup

Hi RiH, You will love it. I decided not to use a builder because i wanted to be the owner builder. but have some thoughts for you. :) If you are having a building…

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tristan
May 11, 2012 9:39 pm
tristan

Hi Our kit home supplier originally specified water resistant plasterboard for the alfresco and verandah linings. We are in a cold climate where we get a lot of fog and…

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paulw11
May 09, 2012 3:54 pm
keepa
keepa
21 April 2012

Looking for a Plumber in Maribyrnong Area

Looking for a Plumber in Maribyrnong Area

Hi all, I'm looking for a decent plumber in west Melbourne area, around Maribyrnong. My sister and I are OB 2 double story townhouses and need somebody for pre slab work…

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keepa
Apr 21, 2012 1:47 pm

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