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Owner builder and site manager fees.It's a tough one.
Most Project Managers are not qualified to supervise building works only administer the paperwork side of things so these needs to be considered when… O/B Extensionlook good, water proofing could be tricky with that flat roof though. Anyone installed their own sarking?it is quite easy to install yourself, either on the roof or on the walls.
Just be sure to lap it the correct way (start from the bottom) and tape the joins if required… Owner Builders a few questions ?It does look a little over specced....which is not a bad thing, AS and timber code is MINIMUM spec.
I would be hesitant to move away from the approved drawings without a… We had some baby willy wagtails
And the timbers (its… Site Cut/Fill Setout - DIY Assistance!!Yeah, I'm not worried after pputting in profile hurdles for a slab as yet...
It's the cut and fill profiles that I want to get sorted.... Being that its a 2:1 slope cut,… chuth77 replied 28 December 2009 ago Anyone built their own staircase?Hey getting there,
My partners actually an ex stair builder, there are some rules and regulations u need to follow. What are you planning to build? You don't need engineer… cosmos replied 28 December 2009 ago Newbie garage buildThanks for your reply leeton, however I am pretty sure I need to get council approval in order to build the garage and the council requires all existing structures to be… *LOACH* replied 31 December 2009 ago Noisy building - built in 1920'sYou don't want to create a second air cavity. Unless the second cavity is significantly larger than the original, you won't see much of an improvement at all. Very well… Rough house plans that I've drawn up...The garage is too narrow as mentioned.
The missing window in the facade bothers me. I'd either adjust the plan to be able to add the window or change the facade around… Macy replied 1 January 2010 ago MacyJan 01, 2010 10:44 pm bearers600mm centres would also effect any floor covering - 19mm hardwood/22mm softwood decking or 19mm particleboard would all be unsuitable FOAMBOARDProbably a bit late, but I've done my whole house (steelframed) using Rmax's Exinflex foam sheeting 75mm thick. its been finished for about 2years now "Raising" a brick-based homeIt can certainly be done, but I guess it boils down to how much you would pay for the place and how much it would be worth with the extra rooms.
Also can you do the work… Windows that broke after deliveryI'd say no to both questions.
As building aimlessly has asked if they were signed for upon delivery then you got buckleys. Does you insurance cover for items not built… Rod1949 replied 12 January 2010 ago nomadJan 12, 2010 4:15 pm Our Last Week!!!!!(i hope!!)Hi All & thanxs for all kind wishes - yes well we've had the odd drama since last post & haven't got pics done......!!!!
1) unexpected illness in the family (not me this… T&V replied 15 January 2010 ago DylanJan 17, 2010 3:54 pm sandaJan 18, 2010 5:47 am OB in perth, need help pleaseMike occupancy is issued by whoever issues you your building permit.
Re getting wholesale price etc the sky the limit and the prices you get will be to some extent a… borg replied 21 January 2010 ago U Build homesIn regards to a previous topic in relation to owner build or not to owner build, builda recommended that the topic poster call Barry from Ubuild Homes. I know of a couple… hunts01 started a topic 29 January 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 how long oh how long to finish your buildDear Farmerswife
We have been living in our beautiful OB home for the past 8 & a half months...old house demo'd in July 08, slab poured in Sept 08, moved in May 09. It… rerob1 replied 31 January 2010 ago What to do next?Ok so the kit is 8 wks away. What on earth is the order we should be doing things in?
It is a small kit home… Pugs replied 1 February 2010 ago Our OB project starting soon ....The weather has been good to us, plumber was here yesterday, my husband is preparing slab today ready for pouring tomorrow C&D replied 4 February 2010 ago prehung doorsBuy pre-hung, latched, etc and get the carpenter to install them. jbdave replied 4 February 2010 ago owner build v project homeHello Brett J,
I have been contemplating using Ubuild for some time now and would appreciate some feedback on the services he provides. The website… Map replied 4 February 2010 ago Labour for labour in Bayside, MelbourneA good idea.
Perhaps a new thread for each state.
Tradies could also help other tradies - ie a carpenter and a gyprocker or bricky, both get the help they need and save costs. PugsFeb 11, 2010 10:18 pm ZoranFeb 13, 2010 2:26 pm AHH! Freakin' Out!Congrats on getting starting The windows sound like they have been quoted their standard sizes. Just be sure to check your opening sizes on your frame to make sure they… Steel second storey in WAHi,
we have just joined the forum, so hoping for lots of great advise and maybe we can give some back in return as we progress with our first OB project
we are putting on… janenstef started a topic 17 February 2010 ago
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