infomation on how to build houses?

Question

building

Answer 1

Man there is a lot you need to know. Contact the Housing Building Industry in the country where you live and ask them where you go to find out your legal responsibilities and the building regulations. The building inspector in your local shire office should also be able to help.

Don't agrue with your partner.
Know what you want. The less changes you make to the house plan after the draftsperson has done the first copy the less money it will cost you.
Make sure you get adequate insurance BEFORE you start anything.
Use only reputable contractors.
Don't argue
Don't make final payment to contractors until they have finished and you are happy with work. (Paying them in installments is fair)
Use contractors when it is important to get it right. ie preparation of house foundation and footings, (electrical and plumbing contractors you must use by law in Australia).
Don't fight.
Don't be frightened to have a go at other jobs. Research, ask questions then go for it.
Be careful using power tools
Work out your budget then add a good 20% so you don't run out of money.
No arguing.
If you move in before you get it finished it'll never get done.
Use good materials not cheap and nasty.
Shop around for good prices and don't be afraid to ask for trade price and discounts.
Visulise the end product. You MUST keep that end dream in sight.
And above all COMPROMISE with your other half. DON'T FIGHT!!

Good Luck

Answer 2

I agree with Sue W, you have a lot to learn when it comes to building a house or houses. Building codes, inspectors, lay of the land, will it perk? How and when to dig a foundation.. ditto on pouring a foundation, brick laying, and such. Then you need to be able to draw/read the blue prints to build the house. You need to know what size nails to use, how to toe nail where needed, how to build the walls, how to do plumbing and wiring. How to lay tiles, how to use a plumb-bob, hammer, skill saw, band saw, how to build the roof and use levels and framing squares, use dry wall, paint. To know how to measure twice and cut once. So you won't waste wood etc. You must know about floor joists, rafters for the roof, what roofing nails are, how to lay a roof and nail it correctely. How to select wood that isn't green so it won't cause building/ painting problems since green wood won't hold paint well. How to install windows, doors, tubs, lazy susans, and more. If you don't know how to build stair risers you are already in trouble, or where walls that help support the weight of the house. If you don't allow for weather and try laying brick in the rain you will be in for the surprise of your life when the house settles and starts to crack the walls, floors and ceilings. Yes, building can be lots of fun OR if can be a nightmare. Start small, try building a doll house to start with and work your way up. Get the help of a Master Carpenter so if you mess up he can straighten it up before it gets to far out of hand. Not trying to discourage you or anyone else. My Dad was a Master Carpenter. I build a dog house for my first project and it was level and square tho I had neither tool to help me. I learned to mentally measure things as I helped Dad work around the house or at other homes etc. I can tell by looking if a room is square. I know that the bath upstairs in a relatives home was build off center and is no more square than than a egg is. If you want to be a carpenter, learn from a Master Carpenter and then give people perfect work at a decent price. Do that and you will be up to your eyes in work.

Answer 3

There is a lot involved in building a house. From the foundation to the framing to finishing. It really depends on what you are needing to know. If you are looking at building your own house but do not have the knowledge to complete all steps you can hire a contractor to do some of the work.