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Yes. It's based on the US NEC so you can get quite a bit of further information and illustrations if needed.h1tach1 wrote:Is there a book or manual that describes the electrical codes for residential wiring in T&T?
What is the cost.Drea wrote:What are some key questions one should ask an architect/home contractor when beginning talks about building a home?
wtf wrote:What is the cost.Drea wrote:What are some key questions one should ask an architect/home contractor when beginning talks about building a home?
sleek78 wrote:Good day tuners..
In today’s current market, what is the average cost of building a house/sq ft??
Drea wrote:wtf wrote:What is the cost.Drea wrote:What are some key questions one should ask an architect/home contractor when beginning talks about building a home?
No sheit Sherlock
tizik 2nr wrote:Hi, recently some friends asked me to put the list below together, as they are starting the building/mortgage process.
I went through the process three years ago. I wrote this up from memory, so I'm sure some points might be missing or may have changed, but I think the gist is here.
House Plans
- Three sets of drawings need to be submitted to the Town & Country office in your area, who will forward one set on to your regional corporation for further approval.
- Also required for T&C:
o Deed in your name
o Two forms of ID
o Completed forms for T&C and RC (available at T&C office)
Detailed directions including sketch of property and access
- Once your plans are approved by T&C and RC, you need to pay for your stamped copy at Republic Bank and collect your plans.
- Once you receive your plan, you need to inform the regional corporation in writing that you intend to proceed to develop your property as per the plan, quoting the plan number on the letter.
- Regional corporation inspectors may visit the site at any time during or after this process, without informing you.
Drea wrote:What are some key questions one should ask an architect/home contractor when beginning talks about building a home?
worksux101 wrote:Drea wrote:What are some key questions one should ask an architect/home contractor when beginning talks about building a home?
I suspect you're really asking architect vs draughtsman, as you usually need a drawing before going to a contractor.
If you're almost entirely sure of what you want re: layout, design, ceiling patterns etc, then draughtsman.
If on the flip side you don't quite know and can afford, go to an architect. They do most of the thinking for you and those worth their weight can figure out the design and flow you want fairly early on, and adapt and suggest to suit.
Drea wrote:worksux101 wrote:Drea wrote:What are some key questions one should ask an architect/home contractor when beginning talks about building a home?
I suspect you're really asking architect vs draughtsman, as you usually need a drawing before going to a contractor.
If you're almost entirely sure of what you want re: layout, design, ceiling patterns etc, then draughtsman.
If on the flip side you don't quite know and can afford, go to an architect. They do most of the thinking for you and those worth their weight can figure out the design and flow you want fairly early on, and adapt and suggest to suit.
Well I made a presumption since many of these architectural companies I'm seeing these days are all in one as some of them both design and build. My main trouble is that many show you sketches of their "modern " designs but little of actuallying built properties. Just want to be sure I'm asking key questions to determine that they are actually worth their salt.
Urea salt is fairly inexpensive and worked wonders for me when I was in a similar situation. Family didn't want me removing a Julie mango tree to do my renovations/extention so I bought a big bag of urea salt (upon advice) from the garden shop. Mixed it strong and "watered" the ground around the roots. Within a week leaves were shedding and tree was almost bare. Took approximately 4 weeks before the first sign of a branch was going to fall. This left me with no choice but to cut down the tree to prevent any damages to property. I was now able to do my renovations/extension but had to dig up the roots so be mindful of that. Hope you get through with whatever decision you make.daring dragoon wrote:it have a mango tree in my yard that other people who living in the yard dont want me to cut down. is it practical to do a foundation about 1 foot away from the mango tree for an extension to mu upstairs and cut the tree down after all the older head pass on or is that a bad idea to build so close to the mango tree? current house is about 12 feet from the mango tree and i want to go 10 feet towards the mango tree. mango tree is about 25 years old. type of foundation i looking to put down is to use steel colums and beams.
adnj wrote:Now we are talking about a curb stop valve. It's usually installed toward the beginning of the line.pugboy wrote:wasa uses a lil brass valve which is screw compressed onto the line, no male adapters needed
and it has a hole latch to put a padlock on it too.
dunno where they get it from thoughadnj wrote:IIRC, it's 3/4" PEX blue tubing for cold water.m@x wrote:good day, the 3/4 inch blue line that comes of the wasa main to your house , is that a "pex" or "flexible pvc" line? what fittings do i have to use to attach a ball valve as i understand you cant glue pex pipe. Thank you.
To add a ball valve, you will need 2 no. 3/4" PEX compression to 3/4" NPT female adapters, 2 no. 3/4" male/male PVC adapters, a tubing/PVC pipe cutter, and the valve.
I would make a male/male adapter from two male adapters and 3 inches of PVC pipe. I would also use a brass or chrome valve. Because many male adapters and PVC ball valves fail.
Mark! wrote:Hey. Tried a search in the thread but couldn’t get anything solid..
Im looking around for bathroom vanities I really wanna cover all my bases before I buy.
I checked Russtiles, T&Z Tiles, Tile Warehouse. Also Roopnarines... but not liking the 3 week waiting period.
Anywhere else have a nice variety?
adnj wrote:Homeless man becomes first person to live in 3D-printed house — see inside
pugboy wrote:home express have vanities
you can also buy a cupboard unit from young sing and make a vanity
Kenjo wrote:adnj wrote:Now we are talking about a curb stop valve. It's usually installed toward the beginning of the line.pugboy wrote:wasa uses a lil brass valve which is screw compressed onto the line, no male adapters needed
and it has a hole latch to put a padlock on it too.
dunno where they get it from thoughadnj wrote:IIRC, it's 3/4" PEX blue tubing for cold water.m@x wrote:good day, the 3/4 inch blue line that comes of the wasa main to your house , is that a "pex" or "flexible pvc" line? what fittings do i have to use to attach a ball valve as i understand you cant glue pex pipe. Thank you.
To add a ball valve, you will need 2 no. 3/4" PEX compression to 3/4" NPT female adapters, 2 no. 3/4" male/male PVC adapters, a tubing/PVC pipe cutter, and the valve.
I would make a male/male adapter from two male adapters and 3 inches of PVC pipe. I would also use a brass or chrome valve. Because many male adapters and PVC ball valves fail.
Tried reconnecting on of these but trying to figure out if a washer is missing because it still has a bit of a leak on the compression screw end . Anyone has any extra advice to keep it sealed ?
The developer has built 3D printed homes in Texas to meet local building codes for extreme weather and earthquakes.Rory Phoulorie wrote:adnj wrote:Homeless man becomes first person to live in 3D-printed house — see inside
I wonder how that structure standing up to hurricane and seismic loads?
carluva wrote:Have you considered getting your vanities built?
Else, check Beta Homes, ABC distributors, Mirror Mirror, Whan Tong and many other major hardwares and plumbing supplies stores. The ones mentioned had vanities that I know persons have bought from. I can't say what they have now.Mark! wrote:Hey. Tried a search in the thread but couldn’t get anything solid..
Im looking around for bathroom vanities I really wanna cover all my bases before I buy.
I checked Russtiles, T&Z Tiles, Tile Warehouse. Also Roopnarines... but not liking the 3 week waiting period.
Anywhere else have a nice variety?
Mark! wrote:Hey. Tried a search in the thread but couldn’t get anything solid..
Im looking around for bathroom vanities I really wanna cover all my bases before I buy.
I checked Russtiles, T&Z Tiles, Tile Warehouse. Also Roopnarines... but not liking the 3 week waiting period.
Anywhere else have a nice variety?
timelapse wrote:Copied from Eastern Credit Union's page today:
Agreement of sale / purchase
2 forms of identification per applicant
Copy of mortgage, deed or title deed to the property / certificate or title
Deed of lease (if leasehold land)
Valuation report
Bank statement reflecting credit and loan balances
Credit Union statements reflecting shares, deposit and loan balances
WASA clearance certificate
Copies of up to date receipts of lease rental, Land and Building taxes and WASA rates.
For Home Construction, ALL of the above requirements with the exception of the Agreement for sale/ purchase. The following documents are also required:
Approved building plans (Town and Country)
Detailed builder's estimate
Building contract (if applicable)
Quantity surveyor's report.
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