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DIY internal plasteringWould definitely use a bagged render product. Shop round there's a few different ones available, the bigger paint suppliers have one as well as bunnings.
Look on youtube… mgilla replied 17 October 2014 ago electricity connection costsMy 40m run cost $1700. this included bobcat to cut the trench, installation of switchboard to house (which already had all wiring in place in the frame), and connection… qebtel replied 15 October 2014 ago Any ICF Owner Builders Here?You will not be un-happy with an ICF home. You will find it warm in winter and cool in summer. Cost wise, the savings will be around 10% on a DIY brick and stick build.… just settled...new OB projectHiya OB's
Just settled on an old Federation house and have considered doing my 8th renovation/extension project.
But NO.
I'm going to demolish. My first.
And build from… OB in Perth
Hi great pics so far, I bet it's changed a lot now though. We are owner building in perth too, although we have just hit the two yr mark after first slab down ! And still… enaj80 replied 3 October 2014 ago Great investment! Mr TC loves his cement mixer. Says he's got no reservations in doing another slab. He's got a Quaker's Barn to erect next  I think I should just… Building - Type of SlabsNot sure why they have gone for deepened edge beam rather than bored piers.What about the middle of the slab it will be on presumably… qebtel replied 29 September 2014 ago ContractsHi Alan62,
Instead of using a formal contract, can't you just put down in writing the specs of the job and take their written reply confirming… qebtel replied 29 September 2014 ago Bamboo floor boardsthanks mgilla, that's what I am trying to find out.. I am trying to find out if the scotia will act as a substitutef for skirting board? I do note… Approximate Plastering Cost in MelbourneI think you are looking at around $18-20K maybe a little more.
When you have calculated the wall areas did you minus the windows?? I still think they need to be… B STAR replied 17 September 2014 ago LPG gas installation requirementsI have read somewhere that when the gas plunder fits the system they will install pretty close to first appliance as to save on copper pipe. Plumbing - hotand cold water distributionWe are in WA also on water from our water tank via a PT our plumber set up a mains ring for us as well - can't tell you how well it weeks yet because we are probably about… AKB replied 10 September 2014 ago Owner builder insuranceI called AOBIS today, and it seems they do not sell the insurance directly to Owner builders and they referred me to FDBeck and Buildsafe to get the insurance.
Anyone get… jamesbp replied 9 September 2014 ago Registered Tradies for Owner Builder Home?Hi guys,
I was reading through my Consent to Build (Victoria) by the Victorian Building Authority, and it says that for any works above $5000 I have to use registered… jamesbp started a topic 9 September 2014 ago Building a shedI thought he was suggesting that it be built as part of the one development application.
Just that one part of the development will be completed… Market value of building workThanks everyone for the advice. I ended up using the same figure as used for the DA application, which has been approved, so the fun is about to begin. Alan62 replied 12 August 2014 ago Tiny Home On FoundationsAre you sure you are downloading the correct version of SU for your OS?
IOS is for iPads and iPhones. OSX is for Mac computers.
Are you running OS 10.5.8 on an Intel or… Owner Builder - The RequirementsThe information you require can be found here.
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission/building-or-renovating-your-home
Also a… Joists , new too old ?wobbly,
AS1684.4 is a simplified version of AS1684.2 as AS1684.4 only applies to residential buildings within certain size constraints. It is a bit like AS1684 for… Weekender by owner builderMost of the info you are after is in other posts on this OB forum. Have a good read.
Legally you can build as an OB but then if you sell it within 7 years YOU have to… Bushfire Window ScreensAsk one of the local RFS leaders. They're all ( mostly ) up on the regs. The councils defer to the fireys for the bushfire rules anyway.
Stewie Filling a site behind retaining wall
110m3 is around 11 truckloads of fill to be supplied.
Each load of fill is going to cost you $200 - $300. There's $2 - $3k there and that's… ST13 replied 3 July 2014 ago ST13Jul 03, 2014 11:29 am Tradie recommendations SydneyHi all
To those of you who are owner-builders or even building with a major builder, but doing some works post-handover please share your good/bad experiences with… OSSM Application Plans'Shreik and wail like a banshee!' that's hilarious!
My reaction would be 'ignore it and hope it goes away!'
I have been told there is a loophole for sewage management but… Central Wheatbelt WA buildersYou need to talk to your neighbours. They must live in houses built by someone.
In the country local builders often rely on word of mouth for work. Typically they do…
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I originally had found a company online and they had a fancy website, the person on the phone was nice enough and the pricing was pretty good so I…
