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Rafay
Rafay
3 January 2021

OB in perth- steel type and cost for a class 3 building

OB in perth- steel type and cost for a class 3 building

Yes, they will be on separate properties

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Rafay
Jan 03, 2021 5:13 pm
Debunk
Debunk
29 December 2020

Non-standard (acrylic) "breathable" paints

Non-standard (acrylic) "breathable" paints
1, 2

agree strawbale industry is excellent place to go - the walls have to be 100% breathable

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Debunk
Dec 29, 2020 12:49 pm
dachopper
dachopper
2 December 2020

Pre-cast Concrete House Build Perth

Pre-cast Concrete House Build Perth
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The polystyrene is purely for insulation purposes and is not structural in my design. The outer concrete is also purely a protective wind/water and thermal cladding…

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dachopper
Dec 02, 2020 4:06 am
worldofmud
worldofmud
29 November 2020

How to minimise building certification & engineering fees

How to minimise building certification & engineering fees

Andre2018, Not sure what your situation is regarding development consent/application approval/CDC etc but often the required sign offs are to fulfill the local building…

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worldofmud
Nov 29, 2020 8:11 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
19 November 2020

Building Specifications

Building Specifications

I'm curious as to why you went with the council for your PCA rather than a private certifier? Stewie

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Stewie D
Nov 19, 2020 7:27 pm
twylamc
twylamc
18 November 2020

OB in SA

OB in SA
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Ducted Reverse Cycle Airconditioner installed. We went with Mitsubishi Electric.

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twylamc
Nov 18, 2020 6:00 pm
twylamc
Blessing99
Blessing99
2 November 2020

Do you get the builder/carpenter to work from a subcontract?

Do you get the builder/carpenter to work from a subcontract?

Thank you. That's the general path I am now on. Just seemed to vary from carpenter to carpenter and thought perhaps I was asking for something outside the norm.

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Blessing99
Nov 02, 2020 5:03 pm
Blessing99
Bimbob
Bimbob
1 November 2020

Fire electrical mechanical and hydraulics for CC

Fire electrical mechanical and hydraulics for CC

Many engineering firms can do all of this out of the same office, including you structurals too.

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Bimbob
Nov 01, 2020 11:46 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
1 November 2020

Do I need a drafty, an engineer, an architect or all three?

Do I need a drafty, an engineer, an architect or all three?

Hey howey. You’ll need a drafty to start with mate. There regs to follow that constitute a habitable space you may not be aware of and that’s where draftys come in.…

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Bimbob
Nov 01, 2020 10:59 pm
aussieta
aussieta
28 October 2020

VIC $16,000 threshold

VIC $16,000 threshold

just remember the $16,000 is retail pricing not materials plus nothing for your labour

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aussieta
Oct 28, 2020 3:18 pm
aussieta
Rickprop
Rickprop
27 October 2020

Infill Slab

Infill Slab

Thanks Chris, infill slab is 150mm thick with 50mm sand under, SL82 25Mpa. I spoke with the engineer and he said it sits on the strip footing on the one side 150mm in for…

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Rickprop
Oct 27, 2020 5:27 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
23 October 2020

Cable deck balustrade with steel posts

Cable deck balustrade with steel posts

5mm wall is too thick for riv nuts... Betterhardware.com.au do a flip toggle where you can just drill a hole...

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Thylacene
Oct 23, 2020 8:37 pm
AKB
AKB
11 October 2020

Perth NOR OB on 5 Acres - Kitchen and Pool :-)

Perth NOR OB on 5 Acres - Kitchen and Pool :-)
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Thanks Waxing - I would love a damn I think fresh Marron are to die for but can’t talk the other half into it yet :-)

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AKB
Oct 11, 2020 6:48 pm
AKB
building-expert
building-expert
9 October 2020

Building inspector/surveyor change

Building inspector/surveyor change

Contact VBA for help if you are in Victoria. If they deregistered BS they should be able to give you alternative.

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building-expert
Oct 09, 2020 10:10 am
building-expert
Ocean123
Ocean123
27 September 2020

First time owner-builder experience

First time owner-builder experience

Hi, I am also in the same boat, I can share with you the things i know.

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Ocean123
Sep 27, 2020 12:29 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
22 September 2020

Registered survey service

Registered survey service

There are surveys which show the bare minimum and then there are good ones which are very extensive. I know which one I'd prefer. Same goes for geotechnical reports. Stewie

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Stewie D
Sep 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Double Glazed Windows & Doors 95 square metres of the highest quality brand new windows and doors. Selling because I made the wrong colour. Already fitted with…

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ECOECO
Sep 18, 2020 2:49 pm
ECOECO
Dynamight
Dynamight
13 September 2020

Vic draftperson recommendation for OB extension?

Vic draftperson recommendation for OB extension?

Can anyone recommend me a good draftsperson for an extension? We are wanting to turn our concept plans into a council application and working drawings. Thanks!

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Dynamight
Sep 13, 2020 11:59 pm
Karar
Karar
1 September 2020

should we start looking for a builder already?

should we start looking for a builder already?

you should start looking straight away, finding the right plan and builder will take time and 2 months will fly best Luck

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Karar
Sep 01, 2020 2:51 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 August 2020

Owner-builder Course

Owner-builder Course

Yes. The BCA is parts 1 & 2 of the 3 Part National Construction Code (NCC) which is free to download.

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SaveH2O
Aug 18, 2020 5:59 pm
SaveH2O
chippy
chippy
4 August 2020

Using an unregistered builder

Using an unregistered builder

I guess what you are really asking is can you use your friend (old builder) as a project manager for your owner build and the simple answer is, yes. As an owner builder…

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chippy
Aug 04, 2020 2:32 pm
chippy
aussieta
aussieta
3 August 2020

Wall frame strapping help

Wall frame strapping help

you tension them once the wall is up bottom plate should have been recessed i would cut it off, but i dont know if that would be legal as walls would have been engineered that way

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aussieta
Aug 03, 2020 4:38 pm
aussieta
foxren
foxren
3 August 2020

Importing materials from overseas

Importing materials from overseas

It's not what or where you buy from overseas, it is that you do your research to make sure what you get is what you ordered and expected. All countries make good products…

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foxren
Aug 03, 2020 1:06 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
30 July 2020

Owner Builder insurance $22K job - recommendations?

Owner Builder insurance $22K job - recommendations?

I am using a company called Coverforce Allrisk

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Thylacene
Jul 30, 2020 9:52 am
jchar159
jchar159
15 July 2020

Our Kitome Glenbrook - Garage Roof On

Our Kitome Glenbrook - Garage Roof On
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Hi Peter Just checking in on how your Kitome is fairing 10 years on. Any idea about the expected lifespan of the houses?

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jchar159
Jul 15, 2020 11:34 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 June 2020

Insurance options to cover damage to neighbouring property?

Insurance options to cover damage to neighbouring property?

What is the extent of your reno and addition? If it is relatively minor I'd tell him to go jump. In all the years I've been in the industry both as a builder and a…

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Stewie D
Jun 28, 2020 9:04 pm
Tinaandalex
Tinaandalex
13 June 2020

How much did the building cost per sqm for owner builder

How much did the building cost per sqm for owner builder

Tinaandalex Would love to hear more about your OB job located south-east of Melbourne. I think my team can help, especially if you in search of Site/Project Management…

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Tinaandalex
Jun 13, 2020 5:54 pm
olayie
olayie
5 June 2020

Home builder + professional project manager?

Home builder + professional project manager?

Hi all, We did a full renovation on our first home in England (non-structural) and bits and pieces in Australia to make some cosmetic changes in Australia using…

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olayie
Jun 05, 2020 5:19 pm
Hywel
Hywel
4 June 2020

Window frames

Window frames

Any owner builders out there gone through the process of building their own window frames on a new build? Any advice would be welcome in terms of ensuring approval by…

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Hywel
Jun 04, 2020 11:51 am
southpacific
southpacific
1 June 2020

Waste water engineer

Waste water engineer

Did you find anyone? I use for my build. THey were quite professional.

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southpacific
Jun 01, 2020 8:53 pm
southpacific
alexp79
alexp79
27 May 2020

Setting steel house posts in deep concrete footings

Setting steel house posts in deep concrete footings

What is your foundation design? How those posts are supposed to be linked together? With timber or with concrete? I would be second to saying that you would need to…

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alexp79
May 27, 2020 1:41 pm

Settling a dispute with engineer

Settling a dispute with engineer

Maybe you need to read again carefully all Engineers notes, most of the Engineering plans are nominated not to scale or have an exclusion note that all measurements need…

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Structural.Review
May 27, 2020 1:33 pm
Structural.Review
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 May 2020

What does steel cost? steelquote.info

What does steel cost? steelquote.info

You need to connect Diagrams, dimensions, data, notes,set outs, onsite construction, tools, inspections, etc -> Dynamically so the Battlers, Punters, Tradies understand…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 23, 2020 9:49 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Norfolk
Norfolk
21 May 2020

Demolition contractors

Demolition contractors

Tee3 When you get your quotes from demolition contractors ask them to explain how the 'hidden asbestos' trick works in detail, and how you can best protect yourself…

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Norfolk
May 21, 2020 9:21 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 May 2020

cost of plans

cost of plans
1, 2

Architects, Designers and builders all do exactly the same, that is charge like wounded bulls for your design Worse still is that they will claim copyright on your…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 16, 2020 8:13 am
StructuralBIMGuy
alymei
alymei
16 May 2020

Program/app for designing home

Program/app for designing home

Agreed - pencil and 5mm graph pad is all you need initially

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alymei
May 16, 2020 8:03 am
MClark
MClark
14 May 2020

Building without Architects

Building without Architects

I like the Airbnb idea, they got punished during this lockdown unfortunately.

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MClark
May 14, 2020 8:13 pm
MClark
delta4
delta4
30 April 2020

WA Draftsperson Recommendation

WA Draftsperson Recommendation

Absolutely have a recommendation We worked with Clyde on our 2 storey house. He was a pleasure to work with and I think very very important to have a good rapport with…

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delta4
Apr 30, 2020 1:34 pm
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Andre2018
Mar 23, 2020 4:11 pm
Andre2018
Andre2018
23 March 2020

nailing metal connectors by hand, does this comply to code

nailing metal connectors by hand, does this comply to code

Thanks Chippy, Good to know that hand nailing is the way to go. I'm content to have the elbow pain, its my own build.

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Andre2018
Mar 23, 2020 4:09 pm
chippy
chippy
28 February 2020

Where to find cheapest front facing bricks?

Where to find cheapest front facing bricks?

16000 bricks imported from China. 🤣🤣🤣

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chippy
Feb 28, 2020 9:47 am
chippy
JB1
JB1
27 February 2020

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

Electrician poor workmanship and property damage

How much have you paid them so far? May just have to cut your losses and pay for the rework. That's the risk you take with owner building.

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JB1
Feb 27, 2020 11:17 pm
storewallAU
storewallAU
23 February 2020

finance as owner builder

finance as owner builder

Good feedback. I will do something similar. I have done most of the pricing research but haven't selected all tradies as yet. Good to know the steps you took.

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storewallAU
Feb 23, 2020 10:40 am
storewallAU
Turtleglove
Turtleglove
9 February 2020

Owner Builder Mentor / Coach

Owner Builder Mentor / Coach

Hi, curious to know if you found a mentor? Would like to do similar!

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Turtleglove
Feb 09, 2020 1:44 pm
building-expert
building-expert
22 January 2020

Finance Query

Finance Query

You can get around 60% maximum of build if you put another property as security if you have equity in it.

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building-expert
Jan 22, 2020 12:17 pm
building-expert
worldofmud
worldofmud
19 January 2020

Foundation slab on ground question - help

Foundation slab on ground question - help

Hi, First time I've posted on this site but I'll have a stab at answering your questions: '1) How best to determine natural rock (I'm thinking drill a hole) - Any other…

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worldofmud
Jan 19, 2020 2:37 pm
ksun1985
ksun1985
13 January 2020

OB in Hume area - VIC. Fast forwarded + photo heavy

OB in Hume area - VIC. Fast forwarded + photo heavy
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Can I also ask how much you ended up spending on construction as a $/per sqm rate? Might be going down the O/B route and keen to see what your rates were back in 2016.…

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ksun1985
Jan 13, 2020 12:16 pm
SteveMc
SteveMc
5 January 2020

Building an outdoor room

Building an outdoor room

Further to those above. Consider a few vents in the roof space and also use light colours on the external facade, roof sheeting.

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SteveMc
Jan 05, 2020 5:36 pm
SteveMc

Here's Stage 1 garage loft apartment Bim,design & Data suitable for airbnb Stage 2 Prelim Construction & Engineering data 3D Bim->Elements (Structural)->Quants->…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 15, 2019 9:25 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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