Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 23, 2012 7:05 pm Hi, We want to rebuild after the 2009 bush fires in the Kinglake area (Victoria). We have gone through a battle with the council, BAL-inspectors, building regulations, building inspectors, etc. Now it seems that we are going to receive a planning consent to start building our new house. After looking for a building company it came clear to us that building a house won't be cheap. Most likely we have been in contact with the wrong people. If you have been able to rebuild to BAL-40 specs on a budget then we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a simple but thermal efficient home. All ideas, opinions are welcome! Any builders you can recommend who can do everything from concept to completion? Thank you very much in advance for your advice. Kind regards, Luke Re: Is it possible to build a budget house in line with BAL4 2Aug 24, 2012 6:28 am i believe that it is. of course, one must define "budget". BAL 40 is not too bad if one knows what one is doing. ask me for a list of what we usually do for BAL 40 leighton at clark new homes I am building in claymore NSW and this is shown in the building envelope plan. … 0 10040 You can wash over existing pavers with 10% solution of water and hydrochloric acid, then wash off. The acid will provide for required bond key with new concrete. 1 36969 0 9828 |