FFL, FGL and Freeboard
Hi All,
Im going over our plans before locking everything in, and Ive noticed our designed has specified a 100mm step up from finished ground level, while the engineer has specified…
Building Surveyor for OB Melbourne
Hi All,
Can anyone recommend me a building surveyor in South East suburbs of Melbourne?
Detailed sequence of trades and tasks for new owner builder
Thanks SBG,
A few questions about BIM:
- If your designer doesnt support it, can you import a DWG and make it BIM ready?
- For an OB, apart from costings, what…
Detailed sequence of trades and tasks for new owner builder
Im also have such a list if it exists, although I feel like Im going to have to do my own (best way to make it stick!). The Allan Staines…
Reasonable Insulation Requirements KDRB
From what I can see 2.9 means having low-e on one side at the very least, with tints and wooden frames - that starts to get expensive.
Im going to speak…
Reasonable Insulation Requirements KDRB
Hi All,
We are looking at doing a KDRB, approx 45sq house double storey in Melbourne.
We have had an energy report back and the values seem crazy - R6 in ceiling,…
What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?
We are still at drawing stage - no charges yet, quotes for engineer ~3k (a few quotes). Fixed cost, plus extra for extra work if variations.
SOG downstairs, timber / lightweight…
What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?
StructuralBIMGuy Sorry one question:
This is custom build, not a volume build - does this make a difference with engineering?
What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?
Thanks for the reply - Ill definitely be pouring over the contract and drawings!
What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?
A two storey house. South side is offset to allow for north facing neighbour windows. 900mm overhang at the front.
I suppose Im asking if the choice of engineer in a…
What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?
Name checks out - I wonder if I can mention him somehow.
What makes for "expensive" engineering for new home?
Hi All,
Getting a few quotes for structural engineers,and Im wondering what to look out for? Ive heard that some engineering solutions can be much more expensive than others, but not…
Cert IV in Building - Worthwhile of OB?
Wow thats an amazing resource - thanks!
Cert IV in Building - Worthwhile of OB?
Hi Alll,
Im tossing up whether to OB a new two storey house and am wondering if a Cert IV in building would be handy? I have had exposure to the…
Best Sound and Heat Value Material for Wall
Interesting - so perhaps single sound check, green glue, normal plaster.
Thanks again!
Best Sound and Heat Value Material for Wall
Hebel will require rendering, but is probably the best option in your case.
Blow in some glass-wool insulation such as Jetstream MAX between your wall wrap and the plaster and you…
Best Sound and Heat Value Material for Wall
Hi All,
We live on a semi main two lane road (peak times busy) and are looking to build a two story house.
The upper story has the kids bedrooms at the…