![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Current thinking on garage floor level with house floor
Are builders starting to come around to making the garage floor level with the house floor (ie no stepdown) ?
It looks like Livable (accessible) housing provisions in NCC are now…
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
VIC: 7 star energy rating commencing Oct 2023 - big impact?
The enforcement of the new 7 star rating has been deferred until May 2024 in Victoria
https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/for-house ... -standards
I would assume that means building permits can be…
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Online resources for Owner Builders
To be honest, no it wasn't any help at all. I was expecting some useful links like Bashworth's
https://anewhouse.com.au/
I don't think Google certifies anything but…
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Online resources for Owner Builders
I'm looking to collate and share online resources to assist Owner Builders. I have a few below. Are there any others people can share
General Resources
https://www.yourhome.gov.au/getting-started/welcome
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Stairs without landing
Yes, unusual and probably undesirable but there are a few constraints in play. Thinking through the options its probably best I make some other concessions to get a better outcome.
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Water tank requirement in Victoria
Head across to Whirpool and lookup posts from AndrewRR. He has helped people out getting approval for heat pump HWS in lieu of solar HWS.
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Engineered fill in Springfield Rise
I haven't heard of a German Dow slab before. Interesting option for a site with deep fill. Is there any reason why you wouldn't use XPS based pods for insulation…
![marbles](https://www.homeone.com.au/img/avatar_h1_dev_small.png)
Stairs without landing
Hey Guys,
I have been playing around with some ideas before I engage a designer to prepare full construction drawings and specifications suitable for an owner-builder.
I want to use the garage…