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barkersontheblock

20 January 2017

Re: Modified Camden supplied by PAAL homesOwner Builder Forum

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Jan 20, 2017 10:18 pm

Hi everyone it's been nearly two years since I have posted anything on the forum so I might post complete this blog we finally moved into the house a week before Christmas 2016 as the internal fit out was almost complete still need to finish the laundry, master walk in robe, powder room and hang a c...

Hi everyone it's been nearly two years since I have posted anything on the forum so I might post complete this blog we f...

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barkersontheblock

14 October 2015

Bathtub HelpBathrooms and Laundry

Oct 13, 2015 11:27 pm

Hi everyone does anyone know where I can purchase an acrylic claw foot bath that is around 1600mm and won't cost me an arm and a leg. Cheers Heath

Hi everyone does anyone know where I can purchase an acrylic claw foot bath that is around 1600mm and won't cost me an a...

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barkersontheblock

21 April 2015

Re: Attaching hardwood decking to steel joistsOwner Builder Forum

Apr 21, 2015 2:04 am

Hi Heather, I have just about finished laying 180sqm of WA Jarrah and I first used wing tips but then just used normal screws without the wing tips as the price difference is about ten dollars a box, I did not use the square drive screws but used light duty deck screws from Masters and have not had ...

Hi Heather, I have just about finished laying 180sqm of WA Jarrah and I first used wing tips but then just used normal s...

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barkersontheblock

1 March 2015

Re: Anyone purchased timber flooring direct from the mill?Owner Builder Forum

Mar 01, 2015 1:26 am

Hey Trixee I purchased some jarrah tongue and groove from a mill down south which I found to be better than what all the flooring places in Perth where trying to sell me especially on price, and they delivered to a warehouse in O'connor to which I picked up, as RuffTuff said the wood needed time to ...

Hey Trixee I purchased some jarrah tongue and groove from a mill down south which I found to be better than what all the...

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barkersontheblock

11 September 2014

Re: Building a kit home?? Storybook designer kit homesOwner Builder Forum

Sep 11, 2014 12:42 am

Hi lozza you can get a line of credit from banks as they don't like OB's, this is what I have done then, then you can change over to home loan once house is complete.

Hi lozza you can get a line of credit from banks as they don't like OB's, this is what I have done then, then you can ch...

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barkersontheblock

11 September 2014

Re: Studio (fancy shed) buildOwner Builder Forum

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Sep 11, 2014 12:35 am

Yes mate every time a hole or trench is dug rocks just seem to apear I have two massive piles at the moment and there are some really big ones in there, did you chisel the sides before or after laying the rocks? Cheers Heath

Yes mate every time a hole or trench is dug rocks just seem to apear I have two massive piles at the moment and there ar...

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barkersontheblock

10 September 2014

Re: Studio (fancy shed) buildOwner Builder Forum

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Sep 10, 2014 3:09 pm

Hi RuffTuff those stone walls look awesome I must have a go at doing some to!

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barkersontheblock

10 September 2014

Re: LPG gas installation requirementsOwner Builder Forum

Sep 10, 2014 1:49 am

I have read somewhere that when the gas plunder fits the system they will install pretty close to first appliance as to save on copper pipe.

I have read somewhere that when the gas plunder fits the system they will install pretty close to first appliance as to ...

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barkersontheblock

10 September 2014

Re: Marking out footings for a pole home on a sloping blockOwner Builder Forum

Sep 10, 2014 1:35 am

Hey Paul, Best get someone in to clear and level out you lumpy bits my block was the same as it sloped in two directions and I started with one corner and worked from there using string line and the three four five method to get correct corners and I put in 114 footings took about a week just make s...

Hey Paul, Best get someone in to clear and level out you lumpy bits my block was the same as it sloped in two directions...

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barkersontheblock

10 September 2014

Re: Marking out footings for a pole home on a sloping blockOwner Builder Forum

Sep 10, 2014 1:33 am

Hey Paul, Best get someone in to clear and level out you lumpy bits my block was the same as it sloped in two directions...

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barkersontheblock

10 September 2014

Re: Plumbing - hotand cold water distributionOwner Builder Forum

Sep 10, 2014 12:59 am

You can put a Redwater divider in the hot water line http://www.redwater.net.au, I will be installing two of these in my house, as for the outlets I have put all pipe in the walls from the under the floor running 22 mm supply to all pipes with 13 mm copper risers to the outlets.

You can put a Redwater divider in the hot water line www.redwater.net.au , I will be installing two of these in my house...

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barkersontheblock

19 June 2014

Re: Secret Nail GunFlooring & Floor Covering

Jun 19, 2014 6:15 pm

I have checked with Kennards they hire one out at $65.00 a day or two hundred for a week but also have a friend in the USA how might be able to get one for me and bring it with them when they com visit next week so hopefully that will work out. And another question on filling holes in my floorboards...

I have checked with Kennards they hire one out at $65.00 a day or two hundred for a week but also have a friend in the U...

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barkersontheblock

17 June 2014

Secret Nail GunFlooring & Floor Covering

Jun 17, 2014 12:53 pm

Hi, Does anyone know where I can purchase a secret nail gun that fires 18 gauge L cleats that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I am laying 13 mm Jarrah overlay on top of 22 mm particle board. Also what is the best way to fill knot holes and cracks in the board. Thanks in advance, Heath

Hi, Does anyone know where I can purchase a secret nail gun that fires 18 gauge L cleats that doesn't cost an arm and a ...

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barkersontheblock

31 May 2014

Re: Modified Camden supplied by PAAL homesOwner Builder Forum

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May 31, 2014 2:38 am

Hi Heath.....hope everthing gose well. i am Bruse，haha，it took me a long time to find you. i should have sent you this message two years ago. somehow i don't know how to register into a member, it is harder than making led light. the time i spent on registration was enougt for me to producing like ...

Hi Bruse, nice to see you found it alright sorry havent been in contact for a while life is just very busy at the momen...

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barkersontheblock

31 May 2014

Re: Modified Camden supplied by PAAL homesOwner Builder Forum

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May 31, 2014 2:32 am

ok some pics Kids Bathroom http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/hgb13569/th_imagejpg8.jpg http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/hgb13569/th_imagejpg7.jpg http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/hgb13569/th_imagejpg5.jpg http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/hgb13569/th_imagejpg1.jpg Rear ...

ok some pics Kids Bathroom Link Link Link Link Rear Deck Link Link Link I will post some pics of the kitchen soon once I...

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barkersontheblock

31 May 2014

Re: Modified Camden supplied by PAAL homesOwner Builder Forum

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May 31, 2014 2:02 am

So it's been so long since I last updated, but have been busy as usual, progress so far is tiling is about 90% done kitchen has been installed waiting on the glass guys to come out and fit splash back, I have also done a bit of decking and about to start laying Jarrah 105 x 12 overlay to hallways an...

So it's been so long since I last updated, but have been busy as usual, progress so far is tiling is about 90% done kitc...

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barkersontheblock

19 November 2013

Re: Perth Soil Tester/Geotech RecommendationOwner Builder Forum

Nov 19, 2013 3:54 pm

Hi Mark, You can use struterre in Balcatta just take your site plans in and they can go out and drill your site acording to your plan and will give you a written report cost is about $2000.00. Hope this helps.

Hi Mark, You can use struterre in Balcatta just take your site plans in and they can go out and drill your site acording...

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barkersontheblock

31 August 2013

Re: Down lights costsBuilding A New House

Aug 31, 2013 12:18 pm

I have LED down lights in my house 85 of them and they cost $30.00 each including transformer

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barkersontheblock

29 August 2013

Re: Structural engineer and sustainability consultant in PerOwner Builder Forum

Aug 29, 2013 10:35 am

Hi Yammy, I used structere for site survey and engineering for my steel frame floor their cost was $2,000.00.

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barkersontheblock

27 August 2013

Re: Modified Camden supplied by PAAL homesOwner Builder Forum

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Aug 27, 2013 3:15 pm

and a couple more, http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/hgb13569/Facebook/Owner%20Builders/th_1075305_10201374110051935_392192278_o.jpg http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx104/hgb13569/Facebook/Owner%20Builders/th_1075305_10201374110091936_106725312_o.jpg http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx10...

and a couple more, Link Link Link Link Link Link Link