Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jan 14, 2014 7:50 pm Hi I want to get a roof structure designed for some brickwork at the back for an outdoor kitchen by a draftsman that guarantees to design something that gets council approval. I'm in Perth. NoR. A little sceptical because had an outdoor patio done by SuperDraft that they charged me for something that did not receive council approval at a previous house and then threatened me with debt collectors. So their drawing was useless to me and I had to pay them So would like to find someone that someone on here has used before in the past. Re: Draftsman 2Jan 14, 2014 8:42 pm AC27 Hi I want to get a roof structure designed for some brickwork at the back for an outdoor kitchen by a draftsman that guarantees to design something that gets council approval. I'm in Perth. NoR. A little sceptical because had an outdoor patio done by SuperDraft that they charged me for something that did not receive council approval at a previous house and then threatened me with debt collectors. So their drawing was useless to me and I had to pay them So would like to find someone that someone on here has used before in the past. by structure i believe you mean truss's, best would be not to use a draftsperson but use a truss company as they have to engineer there systems. -mick Quote: I Have Done So Much With So Little For So Long, I Can Do Almost Anything With Nothing Now. DWB Re: Draftsman 3Jan 14, 2014 9:10 pm Well I initially wanted to put a roof tiled roof on the structure, and Airroofing came out and he wanted a design for council approval and I thought well I thought you guys would know a design that would be satisfactory for council submission and they pretty much said I'll do you a quote and never replied back lol. Re: Draftsman 4Apr 08, 2014 11:38 am Hi AC27, If its roof structure then a draftsman can design it to AS1684 & manufacturers span tables no problems. If its roof trusses you are after then the draftsman will draw the trusses and nominate the required span & roof pitch, and note that the 'trusses are to manufacturers specifications', which satisfies council as long as the manufacturer provides a certificate of engineered design for the trusses, which they have to produce anyway. I am a draftsman, and that is how we do it. A mate of mine in Perth used 'Patio Drawings WA' and they were quick, cheap & easy, contact all via email & they mailed the drawings to his door in under two weeks. No problems with Council, they have a website. Or just hit up a local draftsman for a quote. Re: Draftsman 5Apr 08, 2014 11:52 am You can do it Kenny's way but i provide free steel frame quotes all day so thats why i suggest get a truss company to quote and it will most probably cost zilcho -mick Quote: I Have Done So Much With So Little For So Long, I Can Do Almost Anything With Nothing Now. DWB Re: Draftsman 6Apr 09, 2014 5:54 pm I think 'toecutter' is on the wrong tram in this instance. I'd go with 'kenny86' advice if I'm reading your question correctly. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Draftsman 7Apr 09, 2014 6:51 pm Always more than one way ausdesign, in QLD i estimate heaps of frames at no cost and even from sketches provided by OB's, if we win the job then the designers/detailers will sort the D&C engineering properties and permits out based on my structural estimates... We have even priced jobs for southerners and as far away as the Kimberleys WA. ps, dont ask me to estimate any jobs pls -mick Quote: I Have Done So Much With So Little For So Long, I Can Do Almost Anything With Nothing Now. DWB |