Flat/Gable Verandah roofing and guttering
Hi Noah,
Realistically you could install some kind of metal sheet/roof sheet or you can use any other cladding. A good option might be framing out a 35-45mm (triangle) wall and…
Where does the definition of a renovation stop?
Ok so 6 years does seem a bit too heavy. In Vic it's 3. And even then if it is a alteration/addition they usually don't count it against you and…
Do I need any special owner-builder permit for a workshop?
Hi Richard,
In Vic you need to be an owner builder for any domestic building works with a cost of works of $12,000(ie labor and materials at commercial prices.....no I'm not…
Owner Builder Price per sq metre??
Yeah g'day guys,
I think your pretty close to the make I absolutely agree with the comments above. Normally I would expect people to allow approximately $800/m2 plus for a pretty…
Placing a deck over and past a cement slab
I would consider using a composite/plastic decking as a packer/joist on the slab under the decking. (The plastic will be much better than even h4 or h5 timber).
I would be…
Orientation Question
First off good work. I think orientation of the block and house are of great importance. It's amazing what a difference it can make. However don't let it be the…
Bal12.5 bifold flyscreen?
Hi Lalabk,
That's not right. Sliding doors don't need metal screens in a BAL12.5. Just the windows.
The reasoning for that is if a brushfire were to come people are likely to…
Carport over concrete driveway....
I think the best option is putting a 450x450 paver where each of the posts would be. So that you can remove the pavers and pour concrete pads with posts…
Melbourne owner builder concern - two townhouse OB??
Ps they couldn't make you demo the house for doing that it would more then likely be excessive fines...... your talking big bucks. also you wouldn't be able to get…
Melbourne owner builder concern - two townhouse OB??
Truthfully with my experience I think your stuck between a rock and a hard place. I would try the building commission and double check there is no way to try…
Building deck & pergola
Hi melgav
Just wondering how it all went if its done?
If not, truthfully if I was going to build a deck over an existing slab, I probably would have opted for…
Building a deck in Geelong- Building Permits
I believe any deck over 20m2 needs a building permit in Vic. As mentioned above it could be worth a call to the local council or private building surveying company.…
Laserlite. Not allowed with BAL 12.5?
If building to 12.5 in Vic the roofing material has to be non combustible. Laserlite (or polycarbonate) roofing is unfortunately combustible, therefore not allowed. However if the manufacturer has found…
Help! advice needed!
The nextdoor neighbours house appears to be unfinished and I would assume the retaining wall has been built by the builder, you may be able to confirm that? If so…