Rubble trench foundations
Had anyone ever built a rubble trench foundation? It's an alternative type of foundation that is low-concrete and quite environmentally friendly. I am having difficulty finding an engineer to certify…
Wobbly 3 sided shed
I have installed one diagonal bracing wire, but unsure of effect, but I will try the other diagonal to see if that helps.
I built it similar to this one,…
Wobbly 3 sided shed
Hi all, I made a 3 sided pallet shed. It is quite strong etc. except for the front, which wobbles slightly. I currently have a diagonal bracing piece of timber…
Site plans for stormwater drainage
Thanks for that, I will check with him. I did think it was a little OTT for a shed, but I am failing to be surprised by anything the council…
Site plans for stormwater drainage
No - Not connected to mains water.
I don't need to have a fire fighting reserve capacity tank.
This is just for a shed that I am building on a rural…
Site plans for stormwater drainage
Thanks, Yes - I had thought about that but I have no clues how the plans should look. I was just going to draw it out on graph paper, showing…
Site plans for stormwater drainage
Hi all,
Does anyone have any tips on what a stormwater site plan should look like? I am building a shed (a house eventually) and my surveyor says he wants…
Land Capability Assessment advice
I have to get a "Land capability assessment" done to apply for planning permission for a 7 acre block out near Moriac (Geelong). Can anyone recommend someone to do this,…
The beginning of the beginning
Thanks Bashworth,
Just trying to get a head start while the council is on hols.
I like the idea of graph paper, I think sometimes things appear to be more complicated…
The beginning of the beginning
Hi All,
I have just signed for some land (7 acres) near Geelong. It is a vacant block and I will be building my dream home, a small straw-bale house…