BrendanF posted:Contour Survey and Engineer's Report
I would say go ahead and do it anyway that way there is no hidden surprises. I would also be calling the local council and see what they think about…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
You gotta remember that this house is for two lots of people...Myself my partner and son and My parents. Its also not going to be a long term house...probably 6-8…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
We've been pretty busy lately so still have not managed to get the plans to council. We have decided on the following front elevation. Engineer is looking at the plans…
BrendanF posted:GJ Gardner - Bunbury
Pretty sure its quiet the opposite... Plaster normally costs more and is normally an extra upgrade and im pretty sure its better sound proofing.
What did you end up going with?
BrendanF posted:Finances for Co Owner build?
Yes we are a first home owner... hadn't thought about the FHOG coz of the co ownership just presumed we wouldn't be eligible.
The post was a little confusing so i'll…
BrendanF posted:Finances for Co Owner build?
Hi Guys,
My parents, partner and i are planning to Owner build but we're not sure how to do the finance. My parents brought the land and the plan is for…
BrendanF posted:Forgot to get plumbing in fridge recess. Now what?
Slightly off topic but if the fridge has a Ice maker and water dispenser will it need a drain point plumbed in?
I've got a water pipe running to our…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
Yeah we might just put a skylight in the activities to keep the council happy.
We did think about having a sliding wall between the activities and games but decided that…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
Here is the latest updated plan.
We've added a 3rd toilet in the hall way and Widened the Hallway and entrances to 1200.
Still deciding on ceiling heights but at the moment…
BrendanF posted:Insulation ideas for new home?
Hi Guys,
In preparation of building our new i have been looking around for insulation ideas to make our home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
We wanted the loo easy accessible from outside through a wet area so if your outside and dirty, in the shed or having a shin dig under the patio the…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
The front of the house is facing north. It was difficult to design due to wanting the patio, kitchen and garage on the left hand side.
We did have 3 toilets…
BrendanF posted:First time Owner builder
Hi All,
My parents, myself, partner and 4 month old son are about to start out on an adventure of owner building our next home. Both my father and myself work…
