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start collecting second hand materials as soon as you can, and do all the work you legally can ,and you can build a nice 3-4 bed home for $75 -$100k easy cheaper if you… started a topic ago
Time for net curtains. NOT, I might add, for privacy!
But I've realised that at this time of year, when the sun is lower in the sky, and the days can still be warm - the… Owner Builder : Need some helpHi VK,
Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations.
Also, I suggest… Gas abolishment home renovationWe are about to partially demo our house to begin a major renovation… by partial it almost may as well be a new build (keeping front for heritage)
This will require the… Water retention tankYou just need the gutter and downpipe sizes to be compliant with the NCC for the roof area harvested and have the downpipes connected to a LPOD.
You need to ask your… cancel old building applicationThanks for the response! However, it's have been sorted. But for others benefit here is what we had to do.
Unfortunately, it's not straightforward. BCC washed their hands… Ash19 replied 5 March ago Ash19Mar 05, 2024 7:41 am Leak after Concreter poured concreteHello needing some advice.
I was about to build my Alfresco and needed a new slab and remove exisiting slab as its not standard. So they start to excavate and jackhammer… Shed conversion
Because it only states 90mm not if it’s 45mm or 35mm and yes I do have the plans my question was specifically since it’s not the structural value and only to hold… My granny flat build journeyAny advice on how to ensure the kit home granny flat that im thinking of buying will get council approval. The kit home companys wont release plans without a deposit and… owner builderDoes anyone know whether I can rent out an owner built house (in Victoria) after living in it for 2 yrs? Or I can't rent it out under any circumstances? TIA mmsa started a topic 19 January ago mmsaJan 19, 2024 12:55 pm Best window for FZHi im new to this forum. What a terrific site!
Im planning to put a granny flat in my back yard. I'm in a Fire Zone and wondering what the most efficient fireproof… New Flame Zone BuildHi Brian,
Iam new to forum, pls accept my apologies in advance if any of the below queries makes you uncomfortable.
Congratulations and hope you are almost moved in to… Owner builder certificate VicWe are just about ready to OB an extension in the New Year. Small regional town Victoria. Took 12 months to get planning permit. Had to get Land Capability Report, soil… Ohbee1 replied 23 November 2023 ago Project Manager RecommendationIf you need to pay for a project manager you would be well advised to just engage a builder who would take full responsibility for the build.
As opposed to you OB where… Vince10 replied 6 November 2023 ago OB large shedLooking for recommendations for structural engineer that isn't likely to over engineer....as I've read a few posts.
9x7m shed
Site class "p"
Area is in northern Grampians… ShedOB started a topic 5 October 2023 ago ArchitravesI do like the CA glue and activator idea but like you said, working time in non existent. I use the sika PU glue but it needs to be clamped firm. I had a joint move… Ardo replied 24 August 2023 ago ArdoAug 24, 2023 10:39 am OB course - WA
Just getting back to this.
So because we are part cash part finance, doing the OB route is looking near on impossible.
When we got some quotes from builders last year,… ML24WA replied 20 August 2023 ago Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… Internal sheeting of shedThanks. Yeh ideally that would have been good, but have progressed too far now. Hoping some well placed internal walls fixed up into the battens will provide some… haba replied 15 June 2023 ago Works ContractsMBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 3mths inMake a list of anything and everything you are not happy with. You have twelve months for maintenance but I would get a starting list to the builder asap....you can… suzyr replied 20 May 2023 ago suzyrMay 20, 2023 8:32 am Concreter in Sydney areaJust checked the list of the forum's concreting pros and found it strange that there are numerous from Melbourne but few from anywhere else.
You could take a walk (or a… technical build question
thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block? Ash19 replied 26 April 2023 ago Ash19Apr 26, 2023 10:29 pm Cost to build a double brick shedI'm wondering about the costs to build a double brick walled shed rather than the common steel sheet.
A couple of quotes to supply and build a steel shed 10mx6mx3mhigh… gommeqld started a topic 20 February 2023 ago I am posting some photos of my off grid battery setup. I do not know why the BMS failed. I have simply decided to run without a Battery Management System from now on. In… replaced existing shedHi
We live on acreage in rural SA; the property had multiple old sheds - none of which were listed on the title search. We kept two of the more stable sheds and last year… nivanova started a topic 13 October 2022 ago Prescribed payments requirementCan someone explain to me what this refers to and is it necessary?
The owner builder must register with the tax office
as an owner builder under the
'prescribed… home2023 started a topic 11 October 2022 ago Owner builder insurance pre application
Just google "owner builder construction and liability insurance." There are many that do it.
When I OB a few years back I used a broker called Allrisk. It was simple… chippy replied 26 August 2022 ago OB Building Permit query VictoriaAs the owner builder you can subcontract work to a builder who can take you part or all of the way. Ultimately all permits and responsibility are yours. Online resources for Owner BuildersHere's another resource
Siemens -> parasolid engineering Bim technologies moves to shore up data/proofs and certifications along the supply chains
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