SaveH2O posted:Paying for Quotes
Ask if the quote fee is deducted off the quote if they get the job.
Benno123 posted:new house design to accomodate parcel drop off
Better to support your local business, or if this is not important to you, hope you don't loose employment when everyone does the same thing and purchase from anywhere but…
SaveH2O posted:Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulation i
Your post lacks details, for example, what country are you in (your user name has a South African as well as an Asian tinge) and is it a new or…
SaveH2O posted:new house design to accomodate parcel drop off
For your information, I own and operate an Australian online business that sells my own products that I research, design, develop and manufacture here in Australia.
I also provide technical design…
SaveH2O posted:potential Adverse possession issue?
Adverse possession has been done to death over on Whirlpool in the Home sub forum and there has been some good references to legalities. It would be worthwhile to also…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Owner Building - What's a reasonable cost for the slab?
Hi Arnie1989
Unfortunately trades have a habit of charging more for owner builders..here's why
1.They can usually get away with it.
2.They try to…
gommeqld posted:Owner builder - advice on getting a soil report.
Nope, cannot agree there.
Finding an honest, reliable and sensibly priced tradie in Perth is a nightmare. Always has been. It's no different anywhere else in Australia.
I have friends in France…
SaveH2O posted:Frames without timber noggings?
Are you seriously suggesting that unapproved non compliant materials and/or products should be ok to use?
The National Construction Code (NCC) and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are performance…
StructuralBIMGuy posted:Frames without timber noggings?
Newbie2017
That's is what some builders want, for you to stay off site, mind your own business, don't ask question
and they will treat…
Newbie2017 posted:Frames without timber noggings?
×StructuralBIMGuBTW you could have put them in yourself for $100
Yes, dad and I talked about this and with the right tools and some timber we could have done in a…
SaveH2O posted:Height of concrete pathway's effect on termite protection
The concreting is not compliant.
Where is the ORG located?
TERMITES:
http://www.termite.com.au/Termite%20Ris ... ndbook.pdf
Note that the linked document is a Guide but it does refer to the…
shellby posted:Height of concrete pathway's effect on termite protection
The issue with the termite barrier is if there is cement (or anything really - includes mulch, soil etc) above where the barrier is they your basically leaving a highway…
Our Build123 posted:HELP! - Legal removal of load bearing walls in MELB
Hey guys
I know it's an old thread but I can see a few new comments wanting to know more about the process and costs.
Start with a structural engineer to determine…
Harpies posted:Design your own home
First some background. I'm a farmer, in my 60's and soon to start building my retirement home on my farm in Central Vic. and had no design experience.
Been thinking of…
emts posted:Electrician made a terrible mistake
I'm a little confused here..
these are Down lights been discussed here?
as all the ones I have seen only have 2 wires going to them and neither connects to the body…
Voice_1 posted:Thin and long Cracks on slab
It's not that the answer is invalid, the response I have provided is based on my own experience where hairline cracks where visible and I was given the same answer…
TomCat posted:Roof restoration 1
WOW great info from Eyspy. When we bought our 65yo house 25 years ago, the concrete tiled roof had just been repainted and sealed. Looked great. We are now just…
Uncle Arfur posted:Roof restoration 1
Once you paint a roof it becomes like any other painted surface -- sooner or later it has to be done again, which is a big on-going expense.
If its for…
cant decide posted:Land Insurance before build starts?
What are you insuring against? If it's a standard vacant block I wouldn't waste your money. There is nothing that could be damaged or stolen. If you are worried about…
