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9 years9 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

9 years9 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

9 years9 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

10 years10 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

11 years11 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

11 years11 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

11 years11 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

11 years11 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

12 years12 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

12 years12 yearsELLELL posted:
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.…

12 years12 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

12 years12 yearsELLELL posted:
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…

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