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Verandah widthThe software is punch pro home design. Have to buy it unfortunately. Apart from insulation, polished concrete floors, reverse brick veneer to living areas and the… barker replied 4 March 2011 ago Owner Builders CoursesT&V this is our first O/B and it is going to be our dream home. We bought the land a few months ago and planned to use a builder originally, but now we are starting to… Casa2Feb 07, 2011 12:20 pm Ground Slab vs suspended slabI would have thought baccman means that he may consider building an elevated house, eg Queenslander type? and therefore wondering about the difference in structure given… donuts replied 30 January 2011 ago good draftsmanNew Owner Builder in regional Victoria (west)
We are emabrking on the owner builder journey. I have a plan but need a good, reliable, knowledgable draftsman to draw up.… baccman started a topic 30 January 2011 ago DinkoJan 16, 2011 8:05 pm Intro Thanks everyone!
I hope I don't have to get a permit for that wig, Shelly. 
Am learning SO much from you guys already! Thanks.
prin x
BenPrin replied 20 December 2010 ago Structural Engineering CostWe used Pavlovic and Associates Engineering who was recommended to us by BSTAR on the forum  Bam replied 19 December 2010 ago DinkoDec 11, 2010 9:46 am Building on a very steep slope!We are in a similar situation - very steep site but worth it for the views! We are cutting into the site to build in a basement/garage which will result in high concrete… Another OB questionYou know what the license is? The payment of an annual fee  And then you get to use their little logo and say your a RBP 
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B Star is right and it… Bam replied 7 October 2010 ago DinkoSep 15, 2010 10:29 pm Rammed Earth Strawbale WallsThanks Thirsty  Good luck with your journey into looking into this and thanks for your info.
Cheers Arcadia, I thought it might have been a bit of overkill, and thanks… buildme replied 9 September 2010 ago How To Purchase Land.Thanks Rowena,
When you say building is the cheaper way to go do you mean compared to Renting or actual building yourself & not a kit home ?
Cheers,
Mick. OB course recommendation?Thanks bingoshelley, having an overwhelming week. Finding the whole OB thing really tough, especially with 5 kids on school holidays! Really need the new house! Excavator company rec? MelbourneSounds like you are sorted Bam with TDS, good to see someone in the know who knows what the best prices are. Since you are in the game TDS do you… TDS replied 26 April 2010 ago Deep Floor Joists400 and something mm according to our drawings  But after speaking to a excavation company, we're lucky as we need to work off next doors garage or something and he said… Bam replied 4 March 2010 ago Rec for strip footing company MELBA wise person once told me you can never ask a silly question.
The footings are basically the supports that the brickwork sits on, they use it… Bam replied 31 January 2010 ago AAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!One of my hero bosses was an American Air Force Major, he had leadership qualities, he could get people to do almost anything for him and make them feel as if they were… HelynDec 03, 2009 8:45 am how much to wire a houseI am so sorry, i obviously didn't read it properly, 5000 bucks on top for heritage switches is 65 hours of labour which is a week and a half for one man, that does seem… fazmac replied 11 August 2009 ago When to go to specific trades?The reason strip footings are better for movement than concrete piles is because with strip footings, if one part of the house moves, all the rest move with it (assuming… Builders contractI've got the FIL building our place and we just put PC sums for everything. Just have a guess, its not gonna make any difference at the end of the day.
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Will try again tomorrow 
They were really really bad and that is from a Queenslander !
