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Hi Sahi
Did you get any pic's of the fire wall in progress?
Also did you build on a slab or raised floor? If a raised floor how did you have to cater for the foundation gap?
Cheers
No, unfortunately I didn't take pictures, although as far as I remember it was a pretty standard wall just with fireresistant sheets on both sides of the wooden frame, acoustic insulation lining. (The wall must be sound and fire proof)
The house is on the concrete slab, not on stumps. The wall went all the way into the roof cavity, so had to cut through the ceiling and adjust the cornices.
What were the costings sahi, if you dont mind sharing:
1. Approval
2. Physical works.
I brought certifier and builder together, 3 of us had a chat and agreed on a firewall that would run side by side with the existing wall.
Thanks Sahi, your comments have been really helpful so far!!
Am I right to understand by the above statement that you left the original wall alone, and put up the new fire rated wall right next to the original wall? In this case only 1 side of the original wall would be affected (that is, you had to cut through the ceiling only on 1 side of the original wall, and nothing was done to the other side?)
Thanks, sorry, Im a total renovation idiot. Need to watch 'The Block' more often!
Would it also be possible to share how many meters the new fire rated wall was, that you paid 8k for? When was this? wonder if prices have increased since then..
I wonder if anyone might know how much it would cost if we had to put down new foundations for a house on stumps, before building up the fire rated wall... Brick homes and homes on concrete slabs are rare!
thank you!
hi Sahi
Tks for the useful info...
One question: were the rental returns before and after this fire wall worth it?
Mind sharing numbers?
Hi guys,
I have posted my tax related questions in SS tax section about our upcoming garage conversion to granny flat. I've got an architect drawn up plans ready for DA application. We'll get it organised this week and send it off to the council. DA was prepared coz one of the walls is closer than 900mm to the boundary.
Ours is an existing detached garage/storage about 59sqm with job half done by the previous owner. We'll use the existing structure but fix walls, insulate roof (may be new roof sheets), fire rate one wall close to the boundary, bring in outdoor toilet/shower inside the granny flat, install rain water tank, etc.
My question here is:
Should we get a private certifier to oversee the project? We have zero building experience.
We're also looking for a builder + plumber + electrician. How much should we budget for as an example? Rental return for GF is estimated around $280-$300. Any one interested in working with us?
Thanks guys.
Hi Sahi,
I have a five bedroom weatherboard house which I am thinking convert one part to the granny flat, your information on this thread is very helpful. could you recommend your builder and private certifier please? My property is in blacktown council.
Thanks,
Possibility
Hi Sahi,
I have a five bedroom weatherboard house which I am thinking convert one part to the granny flat, your information on this thread is very helpful. could you recommend your builder and private certifier please? My property is in blacktown council.
Thanks,
Possibility