Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Mar 22, 2014 10:52 am Looking at having an extension done and was wanting views on whether it is worth spending the extra money on H2 treated timber and what the advantages are over the normal standard white pine timber. Thanks Re: Which wood is best to use for frames 3Mar 23, 2014 9:45 am I've gone and ordered H2 frames and trusses, as I thought the slighly higher price gave us more peace of mind of possible termite damage. We've also got Termimesh put down as well. I don't believe we are in a high termite risk area, but all the blocks are 1+ acres in size on rural land, so who really knows what the termite status is. You say it is an extension, what timber is in use in the rest of the house, hardwood, untreated pine, or steel frame ? If untreated pine, then chances are you could save a few dollars and get untreated for the extension. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify… 9 8880 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you doing this with a building permit? Conversion of a non habitable room into a habitable room requires building permit. 3 18851 |