July 2021 Newsletter

Hello

Steel prices have risen through this year. Numerous sources forecast this trend continuing in the near future. The global market for steel remains tight, driven by demand from large infrastructure projects both locally and abroad as well as the major disruptions to global supply chains and the steel industry at large resulting from COVID-19.

These impacts will continue to filter through to the pricing of finished product, so to get the best price on your new Ranbuild shed, customers must order and pay a deposit on their new shed by the 31st July 2021.

Ranbuild sheds are built tough and SHED SAFE, from genuine Australian Made BlueScope steel, finished in an extensive range of COLORBOND® colours. Whether you are looking for a new shed, double garage, carport, barn, or storage shed, we’ve got you covered.

We can arrange absolutely everything including council approval and provide you with the peace of mind of a one stop shop.

Whether you want to DIY build or have the Outdoor Steel Solutions team handle everything, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how you can find the best price possible.

So, if you do not want to have to pay the largest steel price increase in over 10 years, get in now and order your new shed, on or before July 31st 2021!

WHAT’S IN A PRICE?

I am sure almost everyone will agree, when looking to purchase anything, the last thing we want to do, is pay more than what is fair. How do you determine what is fair and what is not?

For us at Outdoor Steel Solutions, it comes back to good old-fashioned service at reasonable prices.

We have the ability to offer fixed price contracts. Why? To put it simply; we directly employ all our builders, we take care of all things permits in house (including building & planning), we have fully trained project consultants who can provide a full onsite assessment (including site works), as well as put together your design, or help custom design your project.
What does that mean for you?
We take the time to assess each and every project on its merits. We do not just flick you a price and hope that it’s going to be low enough to fool you into doing business with us (I’m sure you know how that goes). We want to take the time to assess all aspects of your project including, but not limited to, the following variables:

Terrain & Wind Speed
Suitability of design
Planning Scheme*
Building Regulations*
Site Access
Construction constraints
Site levels
Earthworks

Upon assessing the project in its entirety, finalising the design, colours and site assessment, we then put together for you a fixed price based on that information. We are your one stop shop with one price for your project.
To put it simply when we finalise our pricing that is it.
*As part of our complete package we will undertake a full permit assessment on your behalf prior to starting the project in earnest. This will include us obtaining a copy of your property title, asset plan, plan of sub etc. This will allow us to determine if there may be any additional permits required prior to us commencing your project. If there are any additional permits required, the costs are clearly stated in our terms & conditions. This is again in line with our company values surrounding professionalism and honesty.

On paper, we will never appear to be the cheapest in the market and that is ok!

Permit Chatter….
Bushfire Attack Levels – BAL changes

BAL – Requirements & Inclusions

What is a BAL: Bushfire Attack Level – refers to the level of radiant heat generated by the type of bushfire attack and threat a property is under, including burning embers, and radiant heat or flame which might result in ignition and subsequent damage or destruction of the building.

Bushfire Prone Areas: since the bushfires of 2009 the State Government brought in measures to protect property and people from the threat of bushfires. This included what is known as Bushfire Prone Areas. Initially the whole of Victoria was declared Bushfire Prone until further development and research could be done. The revised Bushfire Prone Areas came into effect on 8th September 2011. Since this date any new dwelling in a Bushfire Prone Area would have a minimum BAL rating of 12.5. Dwellings constructed between the commencement of the requirements in 2009 and the 8th September 2011, may have a BAL rating of Low which required no additional requirements.

What does this mean for outbuildings?
Outbuildings are not habitable and therefore on their own don’t need to be BAL rated. However, if they pose a threat to a habitable building the outbuilding is required to meet the same BAL rating as the habitable structure, usually a dwelling for the purpose of the projects undertaken by OSS/GVB.
For more information contact us to discuss how these changes may impact your design.

Bendigo

Ballarat

Shepparton

Kilmore

Sunbury