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Convert Garage to Granny FlatA couple of items to consider:
Was a damp proof membrane put under the garage floor?
What, if any termite protection was installed under the garage floor?
How high is the… How much can we do?Some councils do allow temporary dwellings onsite while building, but they come with their own requirements. Somerset for example has not only minimum requirements for the… Total Beginner: Where To Start?
Thanks for the reply we did get a little info from the estate agents in the area, and hoping for a reply from the council next week.
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Congratulations on moving into your beautiful home! What an amazing job you've done. We've looked through your posts quickly and great photos. Just one question ( and… NADT replied 29 January 2017 ago Gladesville - NSW
Hi Turnerbuild,
My retaining wall is made of H block work and core fill. My wall is pretty high at around 2.7m so we had to core fill on two separate occasions.
Behind… Owner Builder InsuranceConcreters poured water that contained some concrete into my storm water drain.
It blocked my 200mm pvc pipe. It wasn't solid concrete but hard enough to block it. It… JB1 replied 6 January 2017 ago HomecorpHas anyone heard of or dealt with Homecorp?
Lodzau started a topic 27 December 2016 ago unregistered builderthanks everyone. i've been quoted $35k from an registered carpenter. will buy building insurance before.work starts
cheers Gtree replied 21 December 2016 ago GtreeDec 21, 2016 3:23 pm Granny Flat Building Cost - Break DownHey mate.
I have had a quick look at your floor plan. In my opinion it is a bit expensive if I'm brutally honest with initial analysis coming out to just under $1700/m2.… New home with GrolloHello, I am new to this site. I am thinking of using Grollo Homes to build a new house on a slopping block. Has anyone used Grollo Homes in the last 12 months. I'd like… sharyn123 started a topic 20 December 2016 ago Question about customising a kit home.You are correct with the copyright issue. It really depends on which kit home company you are referring to. If you want you can pm me the name to see if I have dealt with… snowing replied 27 November 2016 ago Studio (fancy shed) build
Well, we finally got our full council approval!
We already had a 10a approval but then we started running art classes and the authorities deemed we now had to reclassify… Gyprock BulgingYou made the right decision.
Any reason not to screw every stud?
JB1 replied 25 November 2016 ago Polycarbonate roofing and BALKent, as you've discovered polycarbonate type roofing does not meet the current flammability requirements for any designated bushfire prone areas. Nearly all the testing &… HiHi my name is Karl moved back to North Queensland after a long absence in the North and West of Aus, renovated our double brick home south of Perth before selling, have… kbad started a topic 8 November 2016 ago Considering owner builder
We are going to embark on doing an OB.. we built 3 times with project builder ...i think it is achievable to OB...within a set budget..eg builder price is what u may pay… Canberra OB Reno & extension or KDRHi all. First post here, hopefully I can track my journey from a twinkle in my eye until the day we move in.
I'm sure many of you have had that gut feeling for years,… BareBear started a topic 1 November 2016 ago My Journey is soon to begin...I'm working on initial plans for my OB home as well. Basically, these are things that I have done which might be useful to you too.
- contour survey
- site classification… snowing replied 27 October 2016 ago Extension existing home- insuranceYou need construction insurance policy and you can try Master Builders Insurance Services. I recently constructed extension In Tassie as OB and went through them. Render V Brick FacadeTo be honest I don't know, the builder has an allowance for the bricks in their quote. We paid more (upgrade cost) to be able to get a particular brick but that's all I know. Post & beam ?Looking at the photo I would assume that the posts are well sunk into the ground providing a rigid connection instead of bracing.
Once the mud brick walls are erected… Macedon Ranges Tradie RecommendationsHi,
We are about to start building a single story on acreage in Gisborne South, and I wanted to see if anyone had recommendations for the following?
Excavation
Concrete… Tradie recommendations Perth HillsHey there,
My partner is a quailed plumbing contractor,
We recently started our own business called
Banrock Pluming based out of Ellenbrook
We should be able to help you… chalky started a topic 27 September 2016 ago Crane Hire and Shipping container move.For future users, if there is no access to the rear of the property a city crane is your best option. A city crane can sit mobile while the crane cab and boom rotate on a… bathrooms
FIBRE cement sheeting it usually used for the floors ( 15 -18mm thick ) if that's what you mean.
Villaboard is better for the walls because of the recessed edges like… Bearer & Joist Timber SelectionI am familiar with sketchup and others..But before you jump in and Model everything here are a few points to consider
1.Modelling software can't do approximations..so the… What Lenders?80% deposit, 20% total cost of the construction to meet cost overruns - Evidence of Savings also required ie. statement showing funds held.
If you a Mortgage Broker… Altrove replied 7 September 2016 ago Mark_Sep 06, 2016 9:47 pm License Number of the Architectural planThat's common practice sucking in new home owners with pictures & renderings of what it looks like..which incidentally is worthless without certification & compliance.It… Owner Builder in Sydney - Double brick
There are two ways to lodge plans for a house - through the council or though the state.
You need to familarise yourself with the constraints from council ie their LEP… Bitumen DrivewayMate, go with their price of 2300 if you can't find a tradie out there.
You may have better luck finding a concretor, if council will accept concrete. CladdingBluescope Steel , Acacia Ridge used to be best prices in Brisbane. qebtel replied 16 August 2016 ago Bright homes construction Hi Kab11 and B_Cornelius7
Just wondering how the build went/ is still going?
Just purchased land and we have gone through so many floor plans etc with different companies… Owner Builder insuranceI've been speaking with all risk, easy to deal with and the policy looks good, when compared to others i've been researching
.....but you never really know until you make a claim OB vs Builder for extension (in WA)Hi - I need some advice specifically in context of an extension, not complete new build. I see plenty of posts re: pros & cons of OB vs project builder for a new build but… Load bearing beams
You can support a strut over a steel or timber beam or 3D truss though you will need to consider horizontal/axial loads, torsion, deflection in all axis's and… New Build - South GippslandAs well as insulating bedrooms for noise you could also use a noise absorbing plasterboard such as Gyprock Soundchek: …
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