I am helping a mate to build a double garage at his property located in the inner-west of Sydney. He's got an owner builder licence and I am begining my part-time studies for building and construction (am working full-time in IT/Financial Markets) so we thought we'll have a go at building it ourselves.
It's a corner block and the garage will be 6m x 6m. It must be brick or double brick with tile roof.
1. which is easier and cheaper? build on footings or slab?
2. if slab, 4" or 5"?
3. if 4", is it strong enough to be built on? or do we still need footings?
4. where can I find a cheap concreter in sydney?
5. is it safe to buy bags of pre-mixed concrete and create the slab ourselves?
It's a corner block and the garage will be 6m x 6m. It must be brick or double brick with tile roof.
1. which is easier and cheaper? build on footings or slab?
2. if slab, 4" or 5"?
3. if 4", is it strong enough to be built on? or do we still need footings?
4. where can I find a cheap concreter in sydney?
5. is it safe to buy bags of pre-mixed concrete and create the slab ourselves?