Hi Huggies, we haven't received it yet but we have purchased the Felmac Milan +. There is a great display centre in Cannington that had a functioning one.

We've currently looking for an undermount rangehood fir an open kitchen. We have been recommended an inroof ducted FALMEC rangehood as we are in a fire rated area and can't…

I'm looking for advice choosing 1800mm or 1200mm length planks. What are the pros and cons of laying either one? Warping? Cutting? Hallways? Cost?

Has anyone used Pheonix tapware? Are they good?

Has anyone purchased items such as freestanding bath, basins, taps, spouts etc from Ebay stores? If so what was the quality and service like?

An 86mm slab topping was suggested at one point- but it was not for structural purposes, more to give a better surface for tiling on.
The concreter paid for an engineer…

Thanks,
gave that a try- so will see what happens

Is there a way to link this to the OB forum or would I need to start from scratch?

It's hard to find a good tradie.
From my short experience so far:-
The other tradies always recommend their mates- whether they are good or not.
The OB's i have found so far…

Are you in Carramar WA?

Do you think it could be different in WA?
I can't see anything written on my building permit that says I must have inspections.
There is a page for 'inspections and tests…

I can't comment on strip footings and stumps-
You have commented on my post about the slab issues I currently have.
I feel that slabs are likely 'over' engineered to allow for…

It wasn't inspected before the pour. I actually upgraded everything the engineer specified, so the fact that they left both rows of mesh in the bottom of the footing was…

Thanks ArcadeIt and AKB.
I think you might be right AKB, the OB forum may get more reaction. This was my first ever post and wasn't sure where I should post.
ArcadeIt,…

A 'grano' is what I call the concreter. A grano worker.
Building insurance have said that they cover 'damage' and not faulty workmanship.
ie. if one worker damages the work of another,…

I am an owner builder in WA that has been struggling with getting a good job- be that close 'to any sort of Australian Standards'!!
The siteworks was bad enough and…

We are about the start our project. We are in need of tradie recommendations. Bricklayers, plumbers, roof carpenters. Had some good experiences?

Thank you sparky_JsP. My hubby is going to hand draw our for planning. I'm not sure if they will look as fancy as yours but we will show the shire…

Hi Sparky,
I don't suppose you could post your planning approval sketches so we can see ow much detail is required?

Thanks Sparky and dbenz.
We are on our way with BAL assessment and sketches. We hope to have our plans to shire next week.

Wow! Your progress is fantastic!

Can anyone recommend quality brickies in Perth Hills. I'm in Parkerville.

Hi dbenz,
We are in a fire zone so Mundaring shire insists we do one.

Hi Sparky,
We have only created a sketch.
What do we do first? Planning approval, then working drawings, then Building permit or is it owner builder license? What is the recommended…

Hi Sparky,
I'm in Mundaring Shire and soon to go through this. Any information would be helpful.

Trying to get our head around BAL 19. It is very confusing. Does anyone have particular advise about awning window requirements?

I would like to know who these guys are, please.

Looks fantastic! Congratulations.

Interesting about the warming costs. A local engineer had recommended suspended slab. But with everything, change one thing increases cost in another.
Can't wait to see your photos!

Slab. Very exciting!!! Post some pics please. Interesting about the pole home costing more. Is it possible for you to PM me the details…