Dummies guide to Owner building

[test7875Member@test7875Join Date: 2007Post Count: 10]

January 9, 2008 - 10:16 am

Hi all,

Is there such a thing?!

Please list all your recommendations/websites …. pitfalls and what to look for.  Any guides?

Esp if you have any spreadsheets/project plans etc  you can send them to [email protected]

Cheers
Anthony

[Scott No MatesParticipant@scott-no-matesJoin Date: 2005Post Count: 3,856]

January 9, 2008 - 10:14 pm

Do the short course at Tafe (which also qualifies you for Dept of Fair trading owner builder licence). A couple of hundred dollars (tax deductible if it relates to your work) and you get a fair bit of info & handbook. You may be able to do it online/at home via OTEN.

[foundationMember@foundationJoin Date: 2005Post Count: 1,153]

January 10, 2008 - 7:49 am

Hi test7875,

Buy Allan Staines books:
– The Owner Builder & Renovator Manual
– The Australian House Building Manual
– The Roof Building Manual
– Decks and Pergolas Construction Manual

They're very good, with detailed drawings of every little how-to you can think of. Read all about it here:
http://www.skillspublish.com.au/BK13-04.htm
http://www.skillspublish.com.au/BK13-39.htm

You can get them here (cheaper than the RRP):
http://www.timber.net.au/bookshop/

Cheers, F. [cowboy2]

[test7875Member@test7875Join Date: 2007Post Count: 10]

January 10, 2008 - 8:08 am

Thanks Foundation .. think ill grab one …

Seems the one on the timber site is 2nd Edition .. whereas the on the skillpublish site is the current 7th edition!