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Insurance for Owner BuilderWe also used FD Beck last year based off the information within this forum and found them very good. Their service was prompt and the price was the best. Installing Wall Wrap on a steel frameWe ended up using JUST the foil tape (Air Cell brand). Also bought class 3/galvanised hex tek screws and rubber washers, but it wasnt really working out so we left it out.… OB for a reno additionThanks for the response T&K
I'd just started a new thread about costs before reading your response. Well your costs seem a lot lower than the $3400/sqm for the indoor… ASK Kit HomesASK didn't really follow up for me and so I decided on country kit homes. They're brilliant and even have builders so can help you from the design and planning right… Taking the plunge!Thanks for all the good wishes! 
We have decided on the home and are in the final stages of designing internal layout, etc. Our starting point was this: JohnR replied 3 March 2010 ago JohnRMar 03, 2010 1:50 pm 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 Electrical Costs ?You can save on electrical costs if you have an understanding sparky by doing such things as nailing the wall brackets for switches and GPO's. Of course digging the… Ross replied 4 March 2010 ago RossMar 04, 2010 11:51 am Hourly ratesNo idea with the gyprock, have not gotten that far, apparently there is not alot of mark up on it(as all suppliers say!) Just assuming best mates dad will source it for me at cost! Ross replied 4 March 2010 ago Advice needed about R-code for storage areaIn WA our planning commission dictates that strata developments have a storage area of 4m2 that can be accessed from either outside or incorporated into the garage. This… chippy replied 14 March 2010 ago Whoa - food for thoughtI'm not sure about windows but I buy all sorts of bits and pieces from all over the world (including cars) so I'm never really scared to import.
I… BecH replied 16 March 2010 ago recycled floorboardsJust a thought
you may be able to do it on the cheap if you buy a quality second hand unit (trade spec, not home workshop spec) and then sell it on afterwards. (you should… How much do you saveHi SerialStyler,
If your having trouble finding a plumber, i can see if mine is interested.
He is a mate i grew up with, and does a great job.
Our plumbing inspection… SimonT replied 19 March 2010 ago House Numbersok so can you explain why they decided to throw letters in to confuse everyone or is it just something that Toowoomba decided to do too make themselves feel different? Timbercrete in Canberra RegionHi
I'm a newbie here. We are wanting to build this year, and have been looking at the options. We went down to Nowra yesterday to check out the… Building a Straw Bale up in QLDHi Greenie
We had estimated around $250,000 based on $1200 Per SQM. But we are on an E site and the footing cost has blown out  We are trying to pull back some of… quicka flooringany one used this system of flooring in their house project ,i am trying to compare it with the concrete peir and adjustable head type of sub floor ,any advice appreciated arms started a topic 24 March 2010 ago Epoxy Resin floorI have seen this in a magazine and Ihave to say it looks awesome. I know it is normally used commercially but it certianly has the WOW factor and from what I have read is… External Foam Cladding - Ceilite InsulationI used Rmax's exinflex (meshed on one side) for two reasons - 1 - being they have a factory here in Perth to deal with (but the sheets came from the east) and 2 - the mesh… AS standards and windows
What I find so frustrating is that whilst I appreciate these standards are there to protect consumers Australia HAS to stop playing so… ECOECO replied 8 April 2010 ago How many nails?In a pre fab house a chippy would use under 1000. In a conventionally framed house however, different story. work on an average of 9 per lineal meter of wall. Size of the… kid81 replied 9 April 2010 ago kid81Apr 09, 2010 9:56 am Liability InsurancsThanks Guys
Has anyone actually had to claim from FD Beck & Sons or anyone else though?
Talk to me PLEASE I have to decide this week
Lol Lol replied 9 April 2010 ago UnderwayI am rather excited about it! Meeting the concreter tomorrow! Got a lead on a bricklaying team! I hope this is true about these school projects. I have been told that… Do you get discounts for cash anymore??unless you actually know the tradie or its a good mate of someone you know and have seen their work, know their skills, and generally know them to be honest...i wouldnt… SA - Domestic Building Work ContractHi Folks,
Just wondering what OBs in SA are using for Domestic Building Work Contract? I know they're needed for contracts over $12K, Form 1 (available from Service SA)… GavScott started a topic 20 April 2010 ago Who can run our owner builder project?Many states are the same and definitely in Victoria a 'Project Manager' for a Domestic Building project MUST be a registered builder to give you all the protection that… builda replied 24 April 2010 ago Amount of Roofing Required?It does seem a bit high but if the roof pitch is steep then you will need more roof area to cover the floor area. Also, are there verandas and large eaves that also need… builda replied 24 April 2010 ago 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 Attic and roof designthanks Nomad,
very helpful. The roof is not even started yet so i think getting it trussed will be the better idea Subdividing, renovation and new homeI know it doesn't mention on the website..just need to call up council and double check.
We double-checked already and it's confirmed 100% it's a shame but yes.
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