I think you will find things are changing in WA as well. I know domestic warranty insurance is place in WA and some trade registration requires insurance and a national…

Keep us posted on this one, very interested to see the outcome. I am a registered builder myself (here in VIC) and carpenter by trade. but as I have gotten…

Yes Casa,
in a perfect world thats all you need. i remember doing handshake deals along time ago for smaller jobs, but things change. I cant speak for NSW but here…

Only a moron would start pouring concrete and building a house on the strengh of a bank guarantee or bank confirmation. As I stated, these things are all well and…

I know in Victoria you cant, contact the QBSA or Queensland Master Plumbers. Regs should be on respective websites.
Cheers

Check out copmliance isues with AS 1288 and BCA VOL 2 Housing Provisions - Glazing. Installing openings on balconies particularly over 1m high and double sliders require pretty heavy complaince.…

There is no Provision in AS 1684 - Timber Framing Code, for the support of a bottom plate with a chanel or what appears to be a piece of gal…

I just love people who give advise from interstate on a state particular legislation. In Victoria, The Security Of Payments Act and the Domestic Building Contracts ACT 1995 all make…

There is still a lot of confusion regarding what requires a permit in Vic. Here are a few points i hope will clarify your question.
1. The State Building Regs and…

Sounds like You might be in Queensland, as local councils can insist on hydraulic audits.
We call them Open pits or in some cases they can be spoon drains in shape.…

In Victoria all Draftspersons must be registered with the Building Practitioners Board, unless they are a Registered Builder who supplies plans for the work they carry out only.
Without registration your…

I think you mean the "door jamb", which is the frame the door hangs off. I did estimate that. You shouldnt have to chance any framework behind the plaster as…

This is pretty common when floor plates have been placed as the water will pond with no where to run off. Once the DPC (Damp Proof Course) is applied and…

Just a word of advise, square setting is hard and any imperfections in the top plate will show up. Choose a skilled plasterer, one who does commercial work as square…

I live just around the corner and have to say that face brick exteriors are getting very similar. Try a lighweight moulding system to dress the outside of windows like…

Hi,
820 x 2040 is a standard door so allow a little more. 75 for new door jamb and based on a corinthian or hume door to order about 160 -…

Hi Guys,
STAY AWAY FROM UNDER FLOOR ISULATION PRODUCTS WHEN BUILDING ON STUMPS.
THESE PRODUCTS ARE LABOUR INTENSIVE TO INSTALL AND OFTEN BLOW AWAY OR WILL CAUSE UNDERFLOOR NOISE.
We use R -…

Hi Guys,
Have your finishes schedual or specs with you when you speak to the manager/supervisor, ensure you can clearly state your claim and be diplomatic. You will find 99% of…

Hi Guys,
This sounds like a very typical reaction in a garage slab and nothing to worry about. However if you are concerned, download a copy of "The Standards and Tolerances…

Hi Guys,
First thing you need to do is establish if you require a town planning permit.
Second, establish the load capacity and condition of your existing footing system. only a registered…

Safest and best way: Upgrade your board and supply. For example when you build a new home, your elec provider will ask your sparky to determine the "load requirements" From…

Hi Guys,
drafting and design pricing in Vic, as elswhere is unregulated so prices vary dramaticly. For your purposes, engage a draftperson not an architect. Firstly you need a design concept.…