Modular

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• Cyclone Rated Modular Homes
• InstantSlide T111S Modular Design Questions
• 40ft Expandable Shipping Container Home
• Are Butterfly Buildings Movable Homes?
• Standard Ceiling Height
• Flatpack – Permanent Modular construction (PMC)
• MODULAR HOMES vs KIT HOMES
• Butterfly Modular Building Downpipes

Cyclone Rating

3

• Cyclone Rated Modular Homes
• Custom Kit Homes – Mission Beach QLD
• Wind ratings

Movable Transportable Relocatable Units

2

• Are Butterfly Buildings Movable Homes?
• Flatpack – Permanent Modular construction (PMC)

Customisation

10

• Custom Kit Homes – Mission Beach QLD
• Standard Ceiling Height
• Sustainable House Design for Climate Zone 1
• Sloping Site Homes
• Flatpack – Permanent Modular construction (PMC)
• MODULAR HOMES vs KIT HOMES
• DIY House Kits
• Upgrade My iBuild Design to Include Premium Finishes
• Can I Customise Fixtures and Fittings in My Kit Home?
• Duplex and Multi-Unit Options with iBuild Kit Homes
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Plumbing and Drainage

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• Butterfly Modular Building Downpipes
• Waterless Toilets
• How to Reuse Stormwater in My Home
• Plumbing Installation Stages in a Kit Home Build
• Estimate Rough-In Costs for Plumbing & Electrical (Simple Method)

DIY – owner builder

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• How to Apply Building Code and Standards to Low Rise Buildings
• Kit Homes VS Modular Homes: What’s are the different ways to build a home?
• Dead Loads
• Span and spacing terms in BCA
• DIY House Kits
• MODULAR HOMES vs KIT HOMES
• Kit homes DIY – what are involved?
• Construction Cost
• Building Approval Process and Timeframe
• Floor Plan Abbreviations
• As-Built Drawings
• Section Drawings
• Summary of Volume One of NCC
• Common Terms in BCA (L to Z)
• Separating walls according to BCA
• Subfloor and Framing Terms
• Typical Roof Framing Terms In The Building Code Australia (BCA)
• Live loads
• Nature of loads
• Environmental loads
• Supports
• Narrow Lot Kit Homes
• Hydraulic Drawings
• What is a Sanitary Compartment according to BCA
• Building Components – Slabs & Floor and Subfloor
• Kit Homes Port Augusta – Owner Builder Trades
• How Much Can an Owner-Builder Save?
• Can a Retired Builder Help with My Project?
• How Many Kit Homes Can You Build and When?
• Supplying Your Own Kitchen, Windows, and Internal Finishes
• Can I Be the Owner Builder if the Land Is in My Spouse’s Name?
• Taking Over After Lock-Up? Here's What You Need as an Owner Builder
• How Termite Mesh Prevents Termites from Entering Your Kit Homes
• An Introduction to Termite Mesh for Kit Homes
• Do Owner-Builders Still Receive a Warranty with iBuild Kit Homes?
• Should You Become an Owner Builder? Here’s What Most iBuild Clients Do
• Do Both Owner Builders Need a White Card?
• iBuild Kit Home Delivery for Narrow Driveway Access
• Can You Pour a Concrete Slab Yourself as an Owner-Builder?
• How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? A Complete Breakdown
• How the iBuild System Works for Non-Builders
• Kit Homes You Can Build Yourself
• Are Kit Homes cheaper than building?
• How much is a 4-bedroom kit home?
• How much are kit homes in Victoria?
• Is it cheaper to buy a kit home
• Are Kit Homes Cheaper Than Buying a House?
• Will my builder know how to assemble the iBuild system?
• iBuild Kit Training: Manual, PM Help and What’s Coming
• Can People Aged 70+ Build to Lock-Up?
• How to Find a Local Carpenter for My Kit Home
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Building Codes & Compliance

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• Subfloor and Framing Terms
• Tensile Stress
• Summary of Volume Two of NCC
• Compressive Stress
• Senegal – Electrical Standards
• Building Approval Process and Timeframe
• How to Apply Building Code and Standards to Low Rise Buildings
• Floor Plan Abbreviations
• Section Drawings
• Dead Loads
• Summary of Volume One of NCC
• Common Terms in BCA (L to Z)
• Separating walls according to BCA
• Typical Roof Framing Terms In The Building Code Australia (BCA)
• Span and spacing terms in BCA
• Live loads
• Nature of loads
• Environmental loads
• Supports
• What is a Sanitary Compartment according to BCA
• Bushfire Attack Level Rating
• Roof Trusses
• House Energy Rating
• What is BCA?
• Standard Measurement Systems in Construction
• Fixed Support
• Pin or Hinge support
• Structural performance of materials
• Types of Stress
• Shear Stress
• Bending stress
• Torsional stress
• Bearing stress
• Quality of the frame
• Installation of doors
• Materials and construction methods
• Supports and their reaction
• Checking Council Info Before Buying Land for a Kit Home
• Australian Soil Types & Site Classes: What They Mean for Your Slab or Raised Foundation
• Can you use gas (hot water, cooking) and still meet 7-Star?
• Land Restrictions to Check Before You Build a Kit Home
• Can Timber Frames Meet BAL 40? Bushfire Compliance Explained
• Can I build a granny flat on my property? (Council pre-application checklist)
• Can I erect the walls myself as an owner-builder?
• Will iBuild advise timber or steel for my BAL rating?
• Does iBuild support upper-storey extensions above existing homes?
• What is the BAL rating for iBuild kit home designs?
• Cyclone / Wind Rating for iBuild Kit Homes
• Understanding Building Classes Under the National Construction Code (NCC)
• Are iBuild kit homes NCC compliant?
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Building Materials

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• LOSP Pine
• Roof Trusses
• External Cladding
• Sustainable House Design for Climate Zone 1
• Rust Prevention For Coastal Homes
• Stainless Steel in Coastal Environments
• Steel or Timber Frames
• How to Reuse Stormwater in My Home
• Material Upgrade Options for Your Kit Home
• Changing the External Cladding of Your Kit Home
• Termite Protection for Kit Homes
• iBuild Material Warranty and Coverage
• iBuild Delivery Costs in WA: Example for 500–550 km from Perth
• Are iBuild Kit Homes Basically a Flat-Pack That Assembles Like a Jigsaw?
• Metal House Stumps for Kit Homes: Why They’re Essential for Modern Builds
• What's Pre-Cut vs Cut On Site in Kit Homes?
• Is iBuild Timber Pre-Treated for Termites and Weather?
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Sustainable Homes

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• Orientation of Your Home
• Glass Glazing
• Glazing additions
• Glazing frames
• Glass Properties
• Sustainable House Design for Climate Zone 1
• Waterless Toilets
• How to Reuse Stormwater in My Home
• Stainless Steel in Coastal Environments
• Rainwater Harvesting at Home
• An Introduction to Insulation
• Roof Insulation
• Wall Insulation Types
• Floor Insulation Types
• Thermal Mass: where, when and why?
• Definition of U-Value, R-Value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
• Green Roof Questions
• Tips on Sustainable House Design
• The Seasons and Your Home’s Orientation
• Thermal Mass
• home ventilation – why is it important?
• Airtightness
• What is Condensation?
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Foundation

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• Raised Foundations vs Slab Foundations Homes
• Sloping Site Homes
• Pole Homes – Pros & Cons
• Section Drawings
• Subfloor and Framing Terms
• Longer Stumps for Added Space
• Australian Soil Types & Site Classes: What They Mean for Your Slab or Raised Foundation
• Purchase iBuild Kit Home for a Specific Construction Stage
• How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? A Complete Breakdown
• What are the advantages of kit home?
• Raft Slabs vs Waffle Pods: What's the Difference?
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Building Fundamentals

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• Building Approval Process and Timeframe
• Supports
• Materials and construction methods
• What is BCA?
• Fixed Support
• Sloping Site Homes
• Construction Cost
• How to Apply Building Code and Standards to Low Rise Buildings
• As-Built Drawings
• Section Drawings
• Dead Loads
• Summary of Volume One of NCC
• Common Terms in BCA (L to Z)
• Separating walls according to BCA
• Kit Homes VS Modular Homes: What’s are the different ways to build a home?
• Subfloor and Framing Terms
• Typical Roof Framing Terms In The Building Code Australia (BCA)
• Span and spacing terms in BCA
• Live loads
• Nature of loads
• Environmental loads
• Narrow Lot Kit Homes
• Hydraulic Drawings
• What is a Sanitary Compartment according to BCA
• Building Components – Slabs & Floor and Subfloor
• Standard Measurement Systems in Construction
• Senegal – Electrical Standards
• Pin or Hinge support
• Structural performance of materials
• Types of Stress
• Tensile Stress
• Compressive Stress
• Shear Stress
• Bending stress
• Torsional stress
• Bearing stress
• Quality of the frame
• Installation of doors
• Supports and their reaction
• An Introduction to Insulation
• Stick-based Prefab
• Architectural Symbols used in Drawings
• Architectural Lines
• Contour Maps
• Civil Drawings
• Mechanical Service Drawings
• Roller Support
• Site Plan
• Do Kit Homes Appreciate in Value?
• iBuild’s Flexible Design Options
• What to Do Before Building a Kit Home
• Fencing and Vegetation Clearing
• Australian Soil Types & Site Classes: What They Mean for Your Slab or Raised Foundation
• iBuild Kit Homes For Narrow Blocks
• What Determines the Foundation Type for a Kit Home?
• Slab or Raised Floor for a Sloping Block: What Should You Choose?
• Timber vs Steel Frames in Wet Conditions: What to Consider
• Which Concrete Slab Is Right for Your Build?
• How Termite Mesh Prevents Termites from Entering Your Kit Homes
• An Introduction to Termite Mesh for Kit Homes
• Do Handymen or Carpenters Need to Be Licensed for Kit Homes?
• Prefabricated Kit Home – What You Get in an iBuild Kit
• Maximum Height for Kit Home Stumps: What’s the Limit?
• Timber vs Steel Frame Kit Homes: What’s Prefabricated and What’s Not?
• Why Wall Wraps Matter in Your Kit Home Build
• Why Owner-Builders Prefer Prefabricated Kit Homes (And Why Some Builders Don’t)
• Building Kit Home Near Easement
• Getting Soil Test Records for Older Homes in Geelong
• First Kit Delivery Timeline After Building Permit
• Common Balcony Pitfalls on Double-Storey Kit Homes
• Can iBuild tie a home to a double garage on a slope?
• How far can I customise a standard iBuild design?
• Belgrave land checks: zoning, overlays and covenants for kit homes
• How heavy are iBuild kit panels and trusses?
• Can iBuild mirror or invert a standard design?
• Slab Engineering for iBuild Kit Homes
• Soil Test – When And Why It’s Important?
• What to look for when buying land for a kit home
• Do you need to be registered to put up the frame and roof in WA?
• Steel House Stumps: Why They’re Replacing Timber in Modern Australian Builds
• Metal House Stumps for Kit Homes: Why They’re Essential for Modern Builds
• How to Request Insulation Upgrades for Your Kit Home
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Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions

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• Structural performance of materials
• Types of Stress
• Tensile Stress
• Compressive Stress
• Bending stress
• Dead Loads
• Nature of loads
• Environmental loads
• Supports
• Building Components – Slabs & Floor and Subfloor
• Fixed Support
• Pin or Hinge support
• Shear Stress
• Torsional stress
• Bearing stress
• Quality of the frame
• Installation of doors
• Materials and construction methods
• Supports and their reaction
• Roller Support
• Understanding the structural principles for residential low rise construction
• Live loads
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iBuild Wiki

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• Kit Homes Mayfield – BAL-FZ
• Kit Homes Robe
• Kit Homes Taylors Beach – Coastal Home Materials
• Kit Homes Cranbourne – Kit Home Extensions
• Kit Homes Bridgewater – What Can I Do As An Owner Builder
• Kit Homes Narrandera – Kit Home Customisation
• Kit Homes Tully – How much extra C2 or C3 rating would add to kit price? 
• Kit Homes Stuart Park – Wind Ratings
• Kit homes Catabay – Home Security
• Kit Homes Croydon – Office Kit/Pod
• Kit Homes Wollombi- Home Office Kits
• Kitset Homes New Zealand – Shipping Costs
• Kit Homes Kerang – Payment
• Kit Homes Arlie Beach – Wind Ratings
• Kit Homes Proserpine – Kit Home Height Ceiling Options
• Kit Homes Broken Hill – Kit Home Council Approval
• Kit Homes Whitsundays – iBuild’s Building Guide
• Kit Homes Mount Gambier – Potential Additional Costs
• Kit Homes Winton – Kit Home Parts
• Granny Flats Elizabeth – Small Granny Flats
• Kit Homes Belmont – Concrete Slab or stumps
• Kit Homes Evanston – Handypay Loan Period
• Kit Homes Coldstream – Kit Home Assembly Cost
• Kit Homes Raymond Terrace- Double Glazed Windows
• Granny Flat Rules In Victoria – Dependent Person Unit
• Kit Homes Baskerville – Raked Ceilings
• Kit Homes Cowra- iBuild Handy Pay Loans
• Kit Homes Lorne – Floor Kit Stump Inclusion
• Kit Homes Sawtell – Sloping Block
• Kit Homes Midland – iBuild Display Homes
• Kit Homes Port Augusta – Owner Builder Trades
• Kit Homes Grampians – Granny Flat Storage
• Kit Homes Kalamunda – Delivery Time
• Kit Homes Goolwa – Elevated Flooring Options
• Kit Homes Victor Harbor – Assembly Advice
• Kit Homes Mclaren Vale – How Do iBuild Customers Their Kit Homes
• Kit Homes Moonta Bay – How Much to Customise A Design
• Kit Homes Gembrook – Subdivision
• Kit Homes Coolamon – Do You Need Council Permission
• Kit Homes Katoomba – Dual Occupancy
• Kit Homes Jamestown – First Home, Portable Homes
• Kit Homes Nelson – Kit Home Design Options
• Kit Homes Merriwa- Am I able to use a 1-Bedroom building as a primary residence?
• Ventilation Systems & Seasons
• Kit homes Mansfield – How secure are kit homes?
• Kit Homes Charleville – What is Included as part of an iBuild Kit Home?
• Are Kit Homes Worth It?
• Bank Loan for a Kit Home
• How Durable Is a Kit Home Once Built?
• Things Can’t I Do as an Owner-Builder
• How to Choose the Right Kit Home Design
• Placing a Kit Home on Top of an Existing Building?
• Getting Started with a Rooming House Project Through iBuild
• Timeline for a Rooming House Project
• How Long Does It Take to Build a Duplex and Get Permits?
• Do Steel Frames Make Noise in Kit Homes?
• Can I Manage a Kit Home Build If I'm Not a Tradesperson?
• Who Can Assemble My iBuild Kit Home?
• Can I Swap My Existing Plans With iBuild Designs to Simplify the Process?
• Concrete Curing Guide: Duration, Watering, and Preventing Cracks
• Can I Build More Than One Home as an Owner-Builder?
• How to Sequence Council Approvals and Cost Estimations for Your Build
• iBuild Deliveries: Staged Schedule & Inclusions
• Kit Homes You Can Build Yourself
• Are Kit Homes cheaper than building?
• Can you build a house for 150k in Australia?
• What are the advantages of kit home?
• How much is a 4-bedroom kit home?
• How much are kit homes in Victoria?
• Is it cheaper to buy a kit home
• Are Kit Homes Cheaper Than Buying a House?
• Dual Living House Plans
• What Happens After You Submit ER1(CR1)?
• Dual Living House Design
• Do you deliver in Cambridge?
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Wall Frames

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• Steel or Timber Frames
• Stainless Steel in Coastal Environments
• Steel Frame Homes
• Why Wall Wraps Matter in Your Kit Home Build
• How to Hold Wall Frames Safely While Lifting