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Kas83Nov 03, 2021 2:41 pm Yeah, man, your roof looks pretty weak. I hope nothing happens to it until you can replace it. A global and expensive problem is roof replacement or initial installation. alexdAug 22, 2020 6:24 pm DeckingTimber Decking , BIM 3D model, schematics, useful data on materials, labour and costs can be viewed
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Chris Fencing AdviceHi all,
Just after some fencing advice. We are currently building a house, not on a corner block. So it will need to be fenced at the back and two sides.
We are… RachM started a topic 23 September 2017 ago RachMSep 23, 2017 10:03 pm Build a PunkawallahOn a recent visit to Mission Beach I saw mechanical air moving system working in an outdoor area of a Cafe, they called it a Punkawallah. I would like to try to make a… Cost of ground level deckhi there .. first time poster here ..
I am in the process of trying to get a few quotes for a ground level deck thats approximately 56 sqm in size and less than a… bne started a topic 23 August 2016 ago Front yard landscapingWe live on the Gold Coast and have a small 3 bedroom house. Currently there is a slightly raised garden across the front of the house -the edge is rounded rocks about a… deck and pergola design & installhi all.
at the very early stages of designing our deck and pergola. i am querying where posts should be installed.
have attached a draft of what we are looking to… AceFI started a topic 13 August 2016 ago AceFIAug 13, 2016 1:53 pm What fire proof decking to use ?I've heard people say that synthetic timber tends to be hot underfoot if exposed to the sun.
In order to meet no-gap requirements, I wonder if it's possible to use… oneJohn replied 22 February 2016 ago I live in Qld and would like to add some sort of shade cloth to the treated pine pergola already attached to the house.
The timber is in pretty good condition, though it… Bamboo decking from Masters.I'd give it a miss. 4 bad reviews on the product, a lot seem to mention mould. Granted it looks nice, but I'm guessing its too porous and thats causing issues. Skillion roof design / rhs spansHi Ondimonky
The councils Building Department requires certified structural drawings to be submitted
BTW if you want initial comments or assistance it is easier if you… Curious About FencingYour local council website normally has a way to approach these situations LN28 replied 3 September 2015 ago Battering V Retaining WallsHi 1st-timer
Photos or images would help?
What are you soil conditions like and will you be exposing the builder to liability if the… Bearers?Yes you can use different bearers but at the same time overdoing on the bearers is not a bad thing considering you could potentially avoid the "bounce". As long as you… Adam.M replied 12 August 2015 ago Awkward Placement Of Retaining WallJust had a prelim meeting with our builders. After inspecting our site and getting soil tests and contour surveys done they have said we will need a retaining wall along… Building a deckI know this doesn't help but the reason why you can not get get a straight answer is because the regulations for sizes goes up to 1 meter off the ground. 1.2m means you… Adam.M replied 28 July 2015 ago Alfresco - what will it fit?Thanks both - that's really helpful.
Photos really help me visualise. I think as your a metre longer tbrown we should go the extra metre wide to stop us being squeezed… Patio - Glass panelsFirst rule is that you will need to get body corporate permission if you want to change anything on the outside of a unit - no ifs, buts or maybes.
Secondly, I doubt any… Sealing alfresco tiles??Yes, they are ceramic, so that explains it! Grout is a dark colour so not too concerned about dirt in the grout. Thanks mgilla! Fan required in alfresco?We have a fan on our outdoor area. We had one at the house we just moved out of and we had it on all the time especially on hot days. Guess it just depends on personal… is slab required for deckingYou can see the termite line/weep holes ... and they leave a "visual" along the wall side of the decking ... or they should ... termite control optionsThe termite killing method which I had used is this:
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Thanks mixed hardwood packagesMerbau is a terrible choice environmentally. I've been to PNG and seen the devastation it has caused. It's harvested illegally then sent to China which supply Aussie… joannek replied 5 September 2014 ago Outdoor ScreensYeah I looked at entanglements.
The hard thing is doing the artwork.
It took me about 4 hrs to tidy up the artwork for that tree.
Indeed a… Putting a roof on an existing deckWe are wanting to put a roof over an existing timber deck. I was wanting some advice regarding insulated roofing vs single skin. Classic man vs woman debate! one wants… superkn started a topic 3 September 2014 ago Water FeatureAre the blocks filled with concrete? Are they laid on the concrete base or external footings?
Can you post a pic bit easier to offer advice cherub replied 3 August 2014 ago Patio / Alfresco Cover ?
Hi Mike, I wasn't slagging your patio at all. I merely stated that the way it has been built is not how I would have built it. I pride myself on… How to kill a Minor birdAs these things are a recognized pest, some councils will hire or loan out traps. All legal as long as they are destroyed by the approved method.
Check with your council. Stormwater (maybe?) Grate on propertyIf the house is fairly new I wouldn't be to concerned. The draftsman have to meet council regulations and they are pretty strict these days. It should be of the daft mans… How to fasten handrailsHi all.
What would be the best way to fasten the handrails to the posts? What screws and size should I use?
I'm looking for an easy option here,… blocka replied 29 April 2013 ago
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