Can a private garage be a Class 1 structure?
An informal discussion with your Council will be helpful. In principle, the Council might be interested to know that new foul water connection is compliant with relevant regulations. Same thing…
Planning and Builidng consent fees
I am starting a business: Preparing (1) plans for Council approval and (2) structural calculations for Building Consent. For a start, I will be focusing only for Verandah and carport.
Can…
Two garages built to the same boundary. Possible?
Propose a boundary eaves detail for Council perusal. Details should address fire/ encroachment, stormwater and other relevant issues.
Building a tiny house, need some help
Approx load: Live load 2 kN/m2, DL 0.8kN.m2; Total load = 2.8kN/m2 times spacing of 0.45m = 1.26kN/m
Bending Moment on 8ft or 2.5m joist = 1.26 x 2.5^2 / 8…
How does our builder fix this issue?
Google Electrolysis; Oxidation. You can improvise something that will prevent oxidation (using electrolysis) connect it to your steel for a lifetime protection. I haven't tried this yet but I think…