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How good is composite decking??It is dearer on the initial outlay but there is no ongoing maintanance. Timber decks (esp. without cover) require ongoing coating and cleaning to keep in tip-top shape, so… Problems need adviceI agree - stick to your guns -
Do you have it in writing? They made amistake etc....
If not - I'd sit down and document the date and times you chatted about the… Casa2Aug 07, 2007 1:45 pm Carport Pillars to be replacedThe house we have just purchased has an American style carport that is attached under tha main roof of the house.. The problem is that the 3 struts holding up the carport… McReidy started a topic 7 August 2007 ago Flat roof - disadvantages???I am building a house basicaly the same size as my father. He has a flat roof and ours pitched.
The difference in the quote for ducted air conditioning was $8000 more… Home Bar!!Sorry to tell you this, but I reckon you'll have about as much luck as the guy who wants a brickie to build a letterbox.
Try a 'handy-man' service instead or teach… Rawdon HillWe probably like the design we are getting with PD a little better, the rawdon hill base price was reasonably expensive (though they did include heaps as standard), and… A nice suprise...
I’ve just spent the better part of my day on my website.
I’ve tried my hardest to get rid of as much text as I could, without leaving it empty.
I’ve also now… H Slab - Screw PilesHi,
Just before the contract our builder has advised us that Screw Piles would be needed for our house as there is a sewer pipe on the easement in front of our block of… avs_home started a topic 8 August 2007 ago Copper or plasticRATS, not saying you have them but they can eat into plastic, imagine the drama if the little buggers ate into your plastic piping concealed in the ceiling of your 2… wyld replied 9 August 2007 ago wyldAug 09, 2007 12:53 pm Wood heater safetyHi Stingerrr
I'm just reviewing the fireplace safety surrounds in my house and found these details are what's required.
The applicable regulation is AS/NZS… Restoring my RoofYep, sounds like an ad.
There is no reason to paint a tiled roof, unless you want to change the colour. We had the same type of scammers (not saying that the above… Bud977 replied 14 August 2007 ago Gas Heater - Ugly - Need IdeasMaybe building a feature wall-type thing that sticks out but is flush with the heater (ummm...does that make sense?)...then building recessed shelves above? It would make… Door SealsOur site supervisor popped round yesterday to check on a few things & I asked him if he had an idea as to what was wrong.
He told me I had the wrong type of seal. Oops.… Ducted Vacuum SystemCheers!
A thought comes to mind here.......
I wonder if folk can get the components, and fit it themselves? The issue of making sure piping is installed correctly… Law18Aug 18, 2007 1:10 am Peoples experiences with architects
I don't think you have to have selected the builder yet.
I would use it more as a review process - ie Is this going to be possible - or will it be very expensive to… Minimum / Maximum Step HeightI have no actual knowledge about this, and the previous post seems to have answered the question, but....
Isn't it… stewy replied 20 August 2007 ago stewyAug 20, 2007 2:37 pm Skylights - Clear or Glazed???Thanks for the replies, I think I'll go with the clear given the pitch of my roof for all 3 skylights is south facing. Privacy never crossed my mind I must say! The… Slab StoriesThis is what I was given:
Site handling - $13,925
This includes:
Additional fill
"H" class slab
Dropped edge beams
Cavity installed pest control system
At least… devank replied 24 August 2007 ago Budget figure Bio Cycle waste in SE QldHey lazydays,
It really depends on the product you buy, ours was approx. $5500 plus extra plumbing to house. But there are many more expensive units around that may or… Law18 replied 26 August 2007 ago Law18Aug 26, 2007 8:44 pm Cost of concrete for drivewayHi uncle Ant,
Just visited your Blog.
I hope your health is getting better.
We have an identical driveway issue.. needing to swap the existing… CabinetryIndustry standard bench used to be 900mm - its now 950mm -1000mm. Telstra Phone Connection Problems - HELPI would have expected that line quality wise Modbury would be OK.
I'd push them and as I said earlier - hang up till you start talking to the right person who is… beautiful WIRSome of the closet systems look similar to the ones that Ikea have. I would say a lot cheaper than the ones on that link.
Looks great… Law18 replied 29 August 2007 ago Law18Aug 29, 2007 10:00 pm Paperbark Paint colourI guess I’m too late for this post….Dulux makes all the colorbond metal colours in their paints.
But as Perry has said make sure you ask for Colorbond “paperbark” Building - Mortgage IssueHi Natbut,
Just go slowly here...remember, the lender may not place the same value on your proposed construction. Do you have equity in the land or does the loan have… All things WALKER...Good to see you hard at work!
Well I’m happy with the theatre room!!! I’m not fussy…..just kidding Matt!!!
Yes I am!  BuggySep 09, 2007 3:05 pm The Shed.... *Beware, lots of pics*Can't remember exactly what the costs were, but the budget (for permit) worked out about $11K and I think it finished near $13K or so. Those costs are not including labour… _Al_ replied 10 September 2007 ago FENCEThanks guys....I will ask for a copy of the invoice.
And I think I will be glad of the fence, now I don't have to see them at… ahuang replied 11 September 2007 ago QuartzNo worries Trevor,
I would be interested to see how you get on; then I will know whether or not I should still be dispensing this advice.
Cheers,
Earl Strumer replied 11 September 2007 ago
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$1,000 as a percentage of $150,000 is 0.7%
But I agree, a building…
