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Helpful lighting store in Perth?Hi. I've posted this on the lighting forum group but thought some of you helpful owner-builders might be able to help me. Just wondering if anyone can recommend a helpful… TamK started a topic 14 March 2011 ago How to work out what materials neededHi Sax.
You would not have to worry about getting the materials as an OB anyway, most of the tradies you contract throughout the project would have supply the materials… gkx64 replied 18 March 2011 ago gkx64Mar 18, 2011 8:02 pm Brick veneer or concrete?Thanks for your replies.
Yes, definitely would not expect to gain 30% more on resale price if I go for concrete.
Never considered tilt panels as an option. Will have to… strobo replied 24 March 2011 ago Building EstimatorsThanks guys. Will be going with Jason also. Most impressed he will come out on site to have a look and chat about what we are doing and what we are working with. Being… Owner builder in AdelaideHe may have meant that you will need someone with a licence to sign off on the building at the end.
You can OB, I built my home myself (other… Letter for planning applicationHi,
Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.
Tks again and pls keep posting.
If you want to get more materials that related to this… CONCRETE & VOLATILE/REACTIVE SOILSHi Revup
Firstly, I wouldn't be taking advice from people who don't know your specific site conditions (i.e. on this forum). If your site has highly reactive soils,… Scaffolding Recommendations - SydneyUmmm... bit late guys - but thanks anyway!
I got 4 quotes & we ended up going with Trojan - They are very professional & really worked to get us a good quote. Very… Ocean Grove Projecthi thanks,
nope no bricks, hate 'em and expensive.
there won't be any stormwater issues up where the house will sit, its all down hill from there.
i did the design/plans… Newbie on the blockA couple more questions...
anyone used / know anything about the 'Home building system' ??http://www.homebuildingsystem.com.au/modules/mastop_publish/
also anyone have… Tips on Pegging Out ?we had a simple square design but setting out a house has to be spot on
it only cost us $40 to get a builder to come set it out for us one thing ive learnt
along this… MUD BRICK HOUSEAny one have any idea or working knowledge of how to repair a large crack in amud brick wall Occupancy CertificateWe are building ourselves and just getting our place ready for Certificate of Occupancy. Our private Building Surveyor said we only need to have the bathroom fully… indidi replied 17 May 2011 ago The Green Residence (WA)Congrats on taking the plunge to do it yourselves and I hope it goes really well for you this time around. At least you'll have a much better idea of what will work for… TamK replied 18 May 2011 ago Project:NorthamWA:Well I am looking forward to see how you go. I love reading the OBing threads on here. Very envious. PLease post a pic of your block so we can all drool. kexkez replied 21 May 2011 ago A little Help HereThanks for the replies guys, all sort of what I was thinking.
Pricing for the plans was what I was roughly going to budget for (+/- $5000), and no I haven't raised this… Builders Quote Vs OBAre you prepared to spend lots of time shopping around and getting quotes? Ate you prepared to do some work yourself? Do you know some people in the building industry or… Secret Nailing T & G flooring
lol 200m2 took me 9 months to install...but not to scare you.
Concrete prepin', grinding leveling, plywood underlay and finally laying the boards. First time i've laid… TermitesHi staycold,
You can use Fortune 500 termicide if you can get it most farming suppiers should carry it its really nasty stuff just mix it with water and pour around your… Retaining WallsHi Mark,
Concrete sleepers work well for retaining walls they are very easy to install only difference is over here in WA we use concrete posts instead of steel wich are… What's a good program to design house?Hi Cathy, I am not farmilar with My Virtual Home but on other programs when you have different roof pitches you sometimes need to manually build the roof instead of an auto build. Waste Water SystemsHi Heath,
Thanks for the feedback - im going to follow up on that now.
Cheers justo replied 14 June 2011 ago justoJun 14, 2011 8:20 pm Need Drafting designing geelong areaI am trying to find a good drafter/designer in the Geelong area.
I want someone who knows quite a bit about building design,
types of materials, spans, roof design, post…
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not both 
and yes penetrations DO require some detail 
Enjoy the cleaning.
