I did use LVL's and timber smart joists for the upper storey, but decided on the steel for the bottom floor. LVL's would have worked well for the bottom…

Thanks Adam,
I've got a fair bit of excavation work to do over the next month or so, so would be interested in getting in touch.
Cheers,
Tim

They're similar to the Spantec Ezipier. I used the Stramit Flooring System which uses Steelmax post fittings. I used the Spantec Ezibrace rather than the threaded rod cross bracing.…

Hi, the piers under each post are all 450mm diameter, approx 1.2m deep down to the rock base. Some posts are chemset to the pad footings and some are…

Hi Everyone,
Just sharing some photos of our progress on our owner build in Newcastle. The Stramit bearers and Joists went up really nicely, and the frame is nearly…

Hi, we have just started 2 story owner build. Wondering if there are any others currently doing similar around Newcastle / Hunter Valley area. Interested in sharing info…

Hi, we've just started a 2 storey house with finance through Mortgage Providers in Bankstown all done over the phone. They were excellent to deal with. There are pretty…