Septic Systems Requirements in WA
thanks for the reply Charger!
I got in contact with the Health dept at our local council, who let me know that the builder doesnt have to install if they build…
Septic Systems Requirements in WA
Hi
Just a quick post to find out what requirements for septic systems in WA, which we need as we do not have
mains sewerage
We are building a house through a project…
Soil test & survey in Perth
HI Scoofy
We have had soil testing done by UTS Soiltec, was $700 ish a few yrs ago.
Used a local surveyor, Ben Nash, found him cheaper than others around the area.
Drop…
OB Financing
hmmmm
gotta love tha banks!! never surprised as to how many ways they can shaft you!!
OB Financing
Hi All
Does anybody have leads on current finance options for OB's in todays market?
I have come across this site http://www.intellichoice.com.au/owner-builder/owner-builder-finance.html after a quick google
search.
Anyone used them, or know anything about…
Interesting article - couple saved 50k
yeh...tell me bout it! that was a big problem when we bought it in too.
but now its all in the shed, gathering dust.
Type of wall batts for dedicated home theatre room
thanks guys for the replies.
where do you source your accoustic batts from?
what sort of polystyrene sheets are you using? thickness etc??
Plumbers in Perth
thanks Kay
we will be building steel frame home, with gyprock and cladding, so wont need a brickie or plasterer. but thanks for the offer!
Type of wall batts for dedicated home theatre room
Hi all
I wanted to ask, for a future build of our house, with dedicated home theatre, what type of wall batts should I look at
to insulate the steel stud walls…
Interesting article - couple saved 50k
yeh, saw the same article Kay, was an interesting read!
I went up to China last year, and got a pile of stuff, and shipped back.
Bought reconstituted marble flooring tile…
Plumbers in Perth
Hi All
Can anyone give me details of a good plumber,or plubing company, that wont rip off a fellow O/B in the Perth area??
I will be building in the Vines, so…
SOG and ONC the Conc!!!!
you bet ya!! has been way too long!
you can d/l a free program to convert pdf's to a jpg. cant remember it off the top of my had, just do…
Poetic Justice!
what was he using power for at night?? weird!
glad to hear that some1's karma came back to bite them in the asse!
J
SOG and ONC the Conc!!!!
great start there Kay....wish we were there already....still playing with plans(after almost 2 yrs) , and getting quotes for engineering!
wheres those plans??
as for Onc, I'll be sending a copy…
Completely gutted
crap man...what w***kers!!
people just dont have respect for other peoples property these days?
I'd like to see how they react if it ever happens to them!!
Sorry to hear about the…
Grano Workers in Perth, WA
Hi All
Was wondering if any of the Perth OB's out there might want to pass on the details of their
grano workers.
Our poposed house is about 560sqm's all up, so wanting…
External Foam Cladding - Ceilite Insulation
thanks for the replys guys, any comments are welcome.
Barnaszyk...what have you read regarding wall wrap? the info I have from ceilite is that they use a foil backing for the…
External Foam Cladding - Ceilite Insulation
Hi all
I am looking at this company, based in Qld, for their external wall cladding for insulating our planned house.
http://www.ceilite.com.au (not involved with them in any way)
They use EPS, so…
Flashing, Vaccing and Cladding.....
hey JB
whats the cladding you have used on your walls?
looks like a foam panel, if I see correctly. whats the R value of it?
will you be using a batt in…
C-Bus vs Dynalite
Hey All
I wanted to know if anyone has either of these lighting systems in their house, and what their thoughts were of them.
at the moment, I am leaning to more…
Home Theatre Room Insulation
id also like to know what sound treatment insulation is available in Aus, as I plan on accoustically treating the walls of my future home theatre
J
Streaming Video
heya
this is something I plan on doing myself when we finish our house.
I plan on hard wiring for a network, and have a media server in the equipment room.
I got…
Importing from China??
thanks for all the replys, great to read all opinions on the matter.
I was already aware of potential costs such as GST, duty, customs/AQIS freight, insurance etc. I have already…
Importing from China??
Hi All
My wife and I are starting out on the owner builder juggernaut!
Thought I'd post here as its not really OB specific.
We are considering going to China to look at…