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Joined 14 March 2011
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12 years12 yearsHitchyHitchy posted:
Has anyone here built a basement?

Went nuts here as sloping site already excavating for garge and pool.
Figured no point mucking around once you pull the trigger on subterrainian works.
Took out over 1000 ton of mostly…

12 years12 yearsHitchyHitchy posted:
Discount Card for OB's

Almost a waste of time.
I've found the owner builder card gives you 10% off the crap with high margins.
They give no discount on all the stuff you really need to…

12 years12 yearsHitchyHitchy posted:
Cross nailing of roof trusses?

Skew nailing/cross nailing.
I had a few trusses that needed skew nailing.
The major trusses were made as two identicals in 35mm and had to be nailed together on site to make…

12 years12 yearsHitchyHitchy posted:
Electric cable standard - 2.5 mm2 twin & earth cable enough?

I found I had to get my sparky to go a size up on a few cables to 'future proof' myself and run a few extra circuits to/from the circuit…

13 years13 yearsHitchyHitchy posted:
Has anyone extended their Owner Builder insurance?

I was told before signing up through Buildsafe in Melb that there would be no prob extending and at around the same price as the original policy.

13 years13 yearsHitchyHitchy posted:
Owner Builder Insurance - Victoria

FD Beck were about the same as Buildsafe.
Went with Buildsafe for a few reasons.
Staff quite good and helpful. Prompt replies.
FD Beck very slow.
Buildsafe say they will extend if required…

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