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Stratco or Shademaster?Stratco by far.
More comprehensive system, better engineering, better warranty and been in business for 50+ years! LN28 replied 3 September 2015 ago Aluminium posts set in concreteMost patio builders will put a bag over the end of the posts to insulate the post from direct contact with Aluminium.
The suggestion they have made is perfectly ok but… LN28 replied 3 September 2015 ago Flat/Gable Verandah roofing and gutteringRear infill options are usually:
- Polycarb sheeting horizontally in Corro
- Twinwall Polycarb
- FC sheeting
The first 2 are the best due to light transmission with the… LN28 replied 3 September 2015 ago Curious About FencingYour local council website normally has a way to approach these situations LN28 replied 3 September 2015 ago yet another decking oil/stain questionAs a side note the deck was left uncoated for about 6 months before we put the sikkens on (thats how long it took us to build it lol ) and then it was sanded and then… xxkatxx 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… out door shade blinds needing feedback
Technically you can use it all year around.
Your home is insulated from the weather and the cold, and i think it's safe to presume that you have a heater and your… Concrete over soakwells?Hi there,
We are based in Perth and have 3 soakells in our front lawn area. We are hoping to have planter boxes and some stairs at the front of the house but it looks… 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 Planting Trees on an easementAs far as root damege to sewers new developments (with Clay pipes) are normally less of a problem than older properties that have clay… 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… Building a Brick Wood fired pizza oven takes a lot of time. In case if you are moving to another place then it will be really difficult for you to move brick WFPO. So I… NEW DECKWe used what they call "clear" oil. I felt it did a good job and didn't slowly change the colour. It really brought the wood "out" - even pine. People often asked what… Fencing potential disputeTell him you will go halves in a compliant fence but not halves in a noncompliant fence that may be ordered to be demolished. Sydney Pool Builders - Recommendations?Hi all,
We are completing a knock down rebuild in killarney heights nsw 2087 and looking to put in a concrete fully tiled pool
Can anyone recommend local pool builders… alexvale started a topic 17 May 2015 ago Retractable Roof SystemsIf you looking to cover an outdoor area but still require the sunlight to provide lighting I would highly recommend Retractable Roof Systems or Pergolas.....they are… 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… Attaching pergola to steel framed house?Usually you would aim to fix the top of your pergola/verandah roof to the fascia. To be more exact, the rafters the end at the fascia. These are then connected with a… Adam.M replied 14 April 2015 ago Deck CuppingAnother major factor on top of moisture is the fasteners used to install the decking. Using nails is a big no no considering it'll rip it right up. No nail decking is in… Adam.M replied 14 April 2015 ago 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… Shade Sail requirements and….Got my shade and its absolutely beautiful.
If anyone in the Melbourne Vic need one let me know.
Builder i got was fantastic and VERY reliable,… Decking height and other considerations Thanks Adam, that does help... and it sounds like I can do infinity style garden beds 'under' to be less than 1 m from the deck and either balustrade the garden bed or… Cost of modwood decking?Ive gotten a few quotes and they range from $237/m2 and $420/m2 laid. Anyone got any idea why this might range so differently when its the same product? If anyone has… auds started a topic 17 March 2015 ago audsMar 17, 2015 11:47 am What can I do with this spaceThanks for the reply Jenny.
The entrance would more than likely be from the laundry door, it's more of a mens retreat over a proper entertaining area but would likely be… kron replied 17 March 2015 ago Which Garden ShedHi Mikeann, I know you posted a while ago but I thought I would just add that I got my shed through http://www.cheapsheds.com.au . They make… Gutter guardThe Fielders WaterGate worked REALLY well, thanks  Need Help! cover for side alleyOne basic solution might be a shade cloth stretched from the eaves to the fence. This would stop windblown rain so a bike leaning against the wall would stay fairly dry Has anyone used TREX composite decking??We've used Trex for our decking at the back of the house. While it is pretty expensive, I would definitely recommend it. We had it installed about 6 months ago and… VivianN replied 13 February 2015 ago New deck around pool. BAL-29Just looking for peoples recommendations on building a new deck around a salt water swimming pool. We back onto bushland and are rated BAL-29 and it is termite city down… Rear deck cleaning questionCan't really tell what kind of timber that is but yeah best to replace that board as it as begun to rot. You can get deck cleaning products or you can make your own using… plucka replied 28 January 2015 ago
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