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Budapest
Budapest
23 June 2022

Designing an extension

Designing an extension

Agreed on pricing - we are in Perth and we paid a touch more. Overall it would have been cheaper if we had a more straight forward block and design. …

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Budapest
Jun 23, 2022 3:20 pm
rainbris
rainbris
23 June 2022

Amending the Owner Builder Permit (for value and scope)

Amending the Owner Builder Permit (for value and scope)

Has anyone amended a QBCC Owner Builder Permit before? I have downloaded the form but am quite concerned that there will be a rejection or something as we pretty much…

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rainbris
Jun 23, 2022 12:08 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
7 June 2022

New home build - gutters first or cladding first

New home build - gutters first or cladding first

Hey @imnurlins Reach out to the experts on this forum, A word or warning internet searches will link you to uncertified Russian generic Stock Photos, Details and possibly…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 07, 2022 10:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 June 2022

wind rating

wind rating

A few extra, braces, hold downs, brackets not a great deal plus a few days extra labour? how much are they slugging you? The funny thing about variations after the main…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 01, 2022 11:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
dan_nautilus
dan_nautilus
31 May 2022

Budget underestimate. Should I register as Owner Builder?

Budget underestimate. Should I register as Owner Builder?

Building in Victoria. I haven't registered as an owner builder because I estimated the cost of my extension to be under the required threshold of $16000. My surveyor…

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dan_nautilus
May 31, 2022 9:15 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
20 May 2022

Builder not keeping commitment

Builder not keeping commitment

Keep trying....Soon they'll start retrenching employees and there will be no one there to answer queries? Check with the media TV outlets, maybe you can get onto one of…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 20, 2022 10:01 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Pulse
Pulse
19 May 2022

building second storey on 1960s brick home

building second storey on 1960s brick home

Should be fine, The tile roof is heavy and lots of load floor load can be distributed to existing internal walls or to new posts. A lightweight build top floor should be…

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Pulse
May 19, 2022 9:08 pm
LeMetier
LeMetier
14 May 2022

Thinset and shower falls

Thinset and shower falls

it's taken 3 days of research to solve this and I believe I have finally done it......KERAQUICK MAXI S1 this tile adhesive can be laid at 15mm high

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LeMetier
May 14, 2022 12:59 pm
Allnamesrgone
Allnamesrgone
27 April 2022

Modernising an Old Girl - We won a Heritage Award!

Modernising an Old Girl - We won a Heritage Award!
1 ... 11, 12, 13

How great to find the original photo. I think the roofline is more balanced now than when it was built, so I think you did it a favour. Hope you are enjoying it as I was…

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Allnamesrgone
Apr 27, 2022 10:36 pm
Cox007
Cox007
22 April 2022

Owner builder insurance

Owner builder insurance
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Thank you Benny. I Just rang the council again. My inspection is booked and I don't need to provide insurance for them to come to site. Two different opinions from the one council.

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Cox007
Apr 22, 2022 4:20 pm
Super Cubes
Super Cubes
8 March 2022

Shipping container home

Shipping container home

I would add them under the container. You probably can't use an I beam any more, but that might not have been what you needed in the first place. What height will the…

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Super Cubes
Mar 08, 2022 3:33 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 February 2022

Steelframe home cladding - Hebel Panel or Scyon Matrix

Steelframe home cladding - Hebel Panel or Scyon Matrix

The majority don't look past fake artistic renderings and crafted words, perfect for insta and FB marketing often ignored, trusted engineering data/proofs & secondary…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 27, 2022 10:52 am
StructuralBIMGuy
MrDomingo
MrDomingo
21 February 2022

DPC for a concrete blockwork garage

DPC for a concrete blockwork garage

Hi, I am planning to build a detached garage and in keeping with existing 1928 house I propose to have it build using concrete blocks. The site has a slight fall and…

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MrDomingo
Feb 21, 2022 4:03 pm
chippy
chippy
25 January 2022

Owner Builder Sign

Owner Builder Sign

You put the sign at the front entry to your site which in your case would be the out at the nearest road. The sign also helps tradies to be able to find the build. If you…

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chippy
Jan 25, 2022 8:42 pm
chippy
buildone
buildone
21 January 2022

weep holes

weep holes

whoever put the concrete for you should have known that. They did not excavate for you. Thus, when you are Owner Builder, just don't look for cheaper tradies. It is very…

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buildone
Jan 21, 2022 12:25 am
MAX DIY Builder
MAX DIY Builder
18 January 2022

Does a construction certificate expire?

Does a construction certificate expire?

As a retired longtime tradesman myself , I can read and comprehend a court decision which shows the error of your original response . As to your extensive list of trade as…

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MAX DIY Builder
Jan 18, 2022 11:23 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 January 2022

Owner builder insurance ran out

Owner builder insurance ran out

You can't have two policies for one item! Just talk to you insurer about the options of extending or renewing, but don't wait till the last minute

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2022 4:34 pm
BuildingandLegal
jj_jackson
jj_jackson
8 January 2022

OB - Retaining wall leaking

OB - Retaining wall leaking

Hi there, I have a similar issue. Did you ever find a solution to this?

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jj_jackson
Jan 08, 2022 11:48 pm
llundberg
llundberg
23 December 2021

Windows from China - a true story

Windows from China - a true story

There is just too much ridiculous red tape in Australia. If I want something from overseas, I will just order it and install it myself.

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llundberg
Dec 23, 2021 4:27 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
17 December 2021

Caveat Emptor

Caveat Emptor

If you follow certain posts you will find my comments to the posters when I know they are fibbing. Well it's back on again... if it's about windows, ask someone first,…

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ECOECO
Dec 17, 2021 1:44 pm
ECOECO
bashworth
bashworth
28 November 2021

Building new

Building new

I like to find the land before I get serious about talking to builders. That doesn't mean you shouldn't visit a few show homes first to get an idea of what you want and…

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bashworth
Nov 28, 2021 7:00 pm
bashworth
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 November 2021

Roofind questions

Roofind questions

You are right, the designer should have given the client a coloured rendered Image with material options first before they get the $ticker$hock (humour)

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 19, 2021 9:11 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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Bimbob
Nov 19, 2021 7:45 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
19 November 2021

Owner Building in Canberra

Owner Building in Canberra

Navmuk, the best place to start is with you budget. Determine your requirements and your budget. If the requirements don’t fit within the budget of a builder OB may…

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Bimbob
Nov 19, 2021 7:43 am
Bimbob
Bimbob
19 November 2021

Build does not meet cdc

Build does not meet cdc

Go DA.

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Bimbob
Nov 19, 2021 7:38 am
Ardo
Ardo
18 October 2021

Builder for lockup only, owner takes over to complete home?

Builder for lockup only, owner takes over to complete home?

I don't think it's unrealistic. Builders are not interested in missing out on margins gained by making other trades do the work. After lockup it's all cream.

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Ardo
Oct 18, 2021 9:23 am
Ardo
Ardo
17 October 2021

Assistance with estimating OB cost items

Assistance with estimating OB cost items

Plasterboard $25m2 this is the actual plasterboard not floor space. That's supply, install and finish. $8 a linear metre for squareset. Roofing is $75m2 for steel…

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Ardo
Oct 17, 2021 7:11 am
building-expert
building-expert
6 October 2021

Does dilapidation report include site survey?

Does dilapidation report include site survey?

Dilapidation report is essentially existing conditions report on the building and site. I have done many prior to land redevelopment. It is to record existing conditions…

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building-expert
Oct 06, 2021 8:39 am
building-expert
Bimbob
Bimbob
3 October 2021

Builder to Assist OB Perth

Builder to Assist OB Perth

PM me your details and I’ll have my builder get in touch with you. This is his bread and butter

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Bimbob
Oct 03, 2021 7:29 pm
waxinggibbous
waxinggibbous
26 September 2021

EcoStay building project

EcoStay building project
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Brilliant! Looks great - looking at all that electronics and circuitry makes my head spin...:shock:

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waxinggibbous
Sep 26, 2021 7:31 pm
waxinggibbous
MOREID
MOREID
21 August 2021

Townhouse Owner Builder

Townhouse Owner Builder

Hi Fellow Owner Builders I have completed one owner builder renovation and now some eight years later I am downsizing into a townhouse where I would like to add a small…

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MOREID
Aug 21, 2021 4:19 pm
Lornarob
Lornarob
19 August 2021

Differing soil reports

Differing soil reports

Thanks for you advise

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Lornarob
Aug 19, 2021 10:05 pm
building-expert
building-expert
18 August 2021

Terminating contract

Terminating contract

Three issues here If you have signed domestic Building contract and paid the full deposit then you are bound by the contract. However if you only signed a preliminary…

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building-expert
Aug 18, 2021 9:09 pm
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
13 August 2021

Bottom of Weep holes not 75mm above ground.

Bottom of Weep holes not 75mm above ground.

Yep, the regs are 75mm in your area. Plenty of houses fail to meet the reg and provided the weep holes are not critically low, water doesn't pool against the house and…

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SaveH2O
Aug 13, 2021 8:13 pm
SaveH2O
dju
dju
29 July 2021

Weep Holes

Weep Holes

We are trying to get our Certificate of Occupancy and find that there are no Weep Holes in the Building - We have a two story home built in Sandstone. Is there an…

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dju
Jul 29, 2021 6:12 pm
kazzy
kazzy
26 July 2021

How much does a besser block wall cost?

How much does a besser block wall cost?

Hey thanks, we'll make sure that everything is according to council regulations. I'm after a ballpark figure for the wall/ construction work itself. How much does it…

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kazzy
Jul 26, 2021 2:34 pm

Some photos of recent work. The outdoor area wall completed. Still some minor flashing work to do (see the intersection of high roof on right and lower roof - a temporary…

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powerd
Jul 24, 2021 10:40 am
aussieta
aussieta
11 July 2021

hydronic underfloor heating

hydronic underfloor heating

just curious in victoria is it legal for owner builder to install underfloor hydronic pex tubing in timber subfloor and then have plumber make final connection to…

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aussieta
Jul 11, 2021 11:38 am
aussieta
aussieta
aussieta
19 June 2021

HELP I NEED TRUSSES

HELP I NEED TRUSSES

unfortunately with the timber shortage and boom in building this will be a problem i have heard rumours that it is expected to improve near the end of the year

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aussieta
Jun 19, 2021 10:00 am
aussieta
SandyKS
SandyKS
8 June 2021

Invasion of privacy WA

Invasion of privacy WA

I have to change to translucent glass for my staircase window as I have a small study nook at the top floor. My neighbour has a huge glass staircase window and council…

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SandyKS
Jun 08, 2021 1:16 am

Hi all, I'm hoping to hear from building surveyor and glazier next week, but someone here might be able to help in the mean time. I'm building a new extension and hope I…

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leisad
Apr 04, 2021 12:04 pm
Thylacene
Thylacene
1 April 2021

Estimating an OB in Adelaide

Estimating an OB in Adelaide

129m² house 56m² deck 40m² of open lower story on slab that is engineered to be built in if required 10k site costs 40k to floor level 30k steel frames & trusses,…

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Thylacene
Apr 01, 2021 10:36 pm
dachopper
dachopper
18 March 2021

Insulated Cladding

Insulated Cladding

Hey guys, does anyone have any experience with Smart Stone systems here https://www.smartstonesystems.com/ I'm contemplating using them in my tilt panel project as a…

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dachopper
Mar 18, 2021 2:16 am
What have we done
What have we done
14 March 2021

Temporary Site Toilet

Temporary Site Toilet

Hi.! Did you still have this available.? If so, how much are you selling it for.?

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What have we done
Mar 14, 2021 1:49 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
14 February 2021

Polished Concrete instead of tiles

Polished Concrete instead of tiles

yes you can

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Bimbob
Feb 14, 2021 4:25 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
14 February 2021

Tilt Panel experts

Tilt Panel experts

Both , floor and/or roof

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Bimbob
Feb 14, 2021 4:22 pm
Rafay
Rafay
3 February 2021

Hebel panels

Hebel panels

Oh ok, didn't know that. Do you live in Perth? I got these prices for Hebel panels, sound cheap. But you're right, they charge a lot to mount them. Wish I was a chippy…

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Rafay
Feb 03, 2021 7:10 pm
benny black
benny black
26 January 2021

What does Owner builder can or cannot do?? CDC or DA Approva

What does Owner builder can or cannot do?? CDC or DA Approva

We bought a single dwelling house in Beverly Hills in Sydney, need some work done before moving in. My husband has joinery and cabinet making experience,…

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benny black
Jan 26, 2021 9:27 pm
moudzj
moudzj
24 January 2021

Calculate concrete orders for footings.

Calculate concrete orders for footings.

You are definitely correct with the math, your ratio will essentially be 1:6. Thats all. Goodluck.

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moudzj
Jan 24, 2021 12:40 pm
Anna567
Anna567
4 January 2021

Owner Building Cost Estimates- Am I in the ballpark?

Owner Building Cost Estimates- Am I in the ballpark?
1, 2

Hi Art. I know this thread is quite old now, but I’m looking at OBing and have found it super useful. How did you end up going with the project?

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Anna567
Jan 04, 2021 8:25 pm

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