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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… Registered Building Works SupervisorI need a Registered Building Work Supervisor for a 50m2 residential single story extension by me as an owner builder. This is in SA. Can anyone suggest a good supervisor… zartoop started a topic 8 November 2014 ago Architect or draftsmanIf you know what you want then a competent draftie is what you need . They may be able to make some suggestions as well. Here's a few threads on this subject...
prefabricated walling panels2 renderers and their father just built a 30sqm single home, lock up stage within 3 weeks using Polystat Panel(fully insulated, load bearing completely finished render… smucci replied 28 October 2014 ago Electronic SpreadsheetsThankyou for your suggestions. I was hoping someone had set up an EXCEL spreadsheet so as to save time.
;0) chalky replied 22 October 2014 ago DIY internal plasteringWould definitely use a bagged render product. Shop round there's a few different ones available, the bigger paint suppliers have one as well as bunnings.
Look on youtube… mgilla replied 17 October 2014 ago electricity connection costsMy 40m run cost $1700. this included bobcat to cut the trench, installation of switchboard to house (which already had all wiring in place in the frame), and connection… qebtel replied 15 October 2014 ago Any ICF Owner Builders Here?You will not be un-happy with an ICF home. You will find it warm in winter and cool in summer. Cost wise, the savings will be around 10% on a DIY brick and stick build.… just settled...new OB projectHiya OB's
Just settled on an old Federation house and have considered doing my 8th renovation/extension project.
But NO.
I'm going to demolish. My first.
And build from… OB in Perth
Hi great pics so far, I bet it's changed a lot now though. We are owner building in perth too, although we have just hit the two yr mark after first slab down ! And still… enaj80 replied 3 October 2014 ago 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… Building - Type of SlabsNot sure why they have gone for deepened edge beam rather than bored piers.What about the middle of the slab it will be on presumably… qebtel replied 29 September 2014 ago 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… Approximate Plastering Cost in MelbourneI think you are looking at around $18-20K maybe a little more.
When you have calculated the wall areas did you minus the windows?? I still think they need to be… B STAR replied 17 September 2014 ago 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 Owner builder insuranceI called AOBIS today, and it seems they do not sell the insurance directly to Owner builders and they referred me to FDBeck and Buildsafe to get the insurance.
Anyone get… jamesbp replied 9 September 2014 ago Registered Tradies for Owner Builder Home?Hi guys,
I was reading through my Consent to Build (Victoria) by the Victorian Building Authority, and it says that for any works above $5000 I have to use registered… jamesbp started a topic 9 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 Tiny Home On FoundationsAre you sure you are downloading the correct version of SU for your OS?
IOS is for iPads and iPhones. OSX is for Mac computers.
Are you running OS 10.5.8 on an Intel or… Owner Builder - The RequirementsThe information you require can be found here.
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission/building-or-renovating-your-home
Also a… 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…
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I originally had found a company online and they had a fancy website, the person on the phone was nice enough and the pricing was pretty good so I…
