Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Jul 17, 2009 5:50 pm Hi, I am interested in owner building one day but was interested to know what the process is and what contractors are required for the construction of a house, in particular - the construction of foundations. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. Cheers Re: Please help - wanting to know process for doing foundations 2Jul 18, 2009 12:36 pm Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Please help - wanting to know process for doing foundations 3Jul 18, 2009 5:24 pm lightsview Hi, I am interested in owner building one day but was interested to know what the process is and what contractors are required for the construction of a house, in particular - the construction of foundations. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. Cheers You have to elaborate a bit more on what your "foundations" are. Re: Please help - wanting to know process for doing foundations 6Jul 19, 2009 3:31 pm Brickie Emzy Id like to know more about that process too What would you like to know? Maybe I can help..... Ok! So prior to the slab being laid, plumbing needs to be done..I know this much stage. What else needs to be done? Does electrician need to set up cables prior as well..I was told this would need to occur. Anything else, or is that prety much it prior to concreting? Re: Please help - wanting to know process for doing foundations 7Jul 19, 2009 4:02 pm Emzy Ok! So prior to the slab being laid, plumbing needs to be done..I know this much stage. What else needs to be done? Does electrician need to set up cables prior as well..I was told this would need to occur. Anything else, or is that prety much it prior to concreting? Elec rough in to meterbox, plus waste plumbing is pretty much it prior to slab. Re: Please help - wanting to know process for doing foundations 9Jul 19, 2009 8:23 pm Don't forget that you'll also need to organise your "Part A" (ie collars or spray) for your termite protection if it is required in your area. Blog is now up - http://www.jbdave.blogspot.com/ The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it… 5 3643 our situation was a bit of a guinea pig in that structural work by the previous builder was defective and the house was almost completed, and our structural engineer… 1 4957 The DIY project can be broken into two major steps. Planning and Design and Construction. Both of these steps are as important as one another to ensure you give… 0 5160 |