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Pergola: Gutter or free fall?Yes as per above, some acrylic roof sheeting should have a minimum pitch of 5º, other material 3º. You need to be careful what type you choose.
Stewie While designing a home, a discerning architect keeps many essential things in mind. In addition to aesthetic appeal, there are practical considerations such as the… clathApr 24, 2016 3:19 pm Mole crickets in new lawnEvery lawn has some lawn beetles and the amount of damage attributed to them is vastly overstated and just leads to unecessary applications of chemicals. Althom replied 25 March 2016 ago FencingHey guys,
We are currently about to have our roof finished, and have been thinking about a few options for the yard, and I have 3 questions.
1. If we wanted to build the… yarns started a topic 22 March 2016 ago yarnsMar 22, 2016 8:52 am 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 Pooling of water on our new deckingHello
I wonder if i could have some information on my new decking that was finished a few days ago. With the rain we had last night in Sydney the decking has not dried out… pearl started a topic 21 February 2016 ago pearlFeb 21, 2016 10:15 am R-code setbacks - pergola vs patiosYes you are correct. Patios and pergolas are treated differently.
I think if the roof is impervious, the rules are more strict.
But if you want a definitive response… 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… Cheap jarrah decking boardsHi guys,
Long time reader first time poster. Sorry if this has been posted before, I found some posts on jarrah deck, but not a lot on pricing supply costs.
Can anyone… 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… Novice deck planning
Good to hear you are in "acceptance stage"! Cardboard tubes are only required for sandy situations where there is a risk of the hole collapsing. You have a decent amount… Adam.M replied 11 January 2016 ago JessRJan 10, 2016 8:59 pm Joist pattern for deck setupThanks for the pic. I think that may be the right idea, but as the border planks are like 120 in width i might have to have a gap between the bearers Outdoor Extension Tables - MelbourneHas anyone seen an outdoor 4 seater table that extends to 6-8 seater in Melbourne? Ikea has one but I would like something different. Plenty of 6 to 8-12 seaters around.… Ironbark Decking SealingHi,
I'm in the process of constructing my decking and I'm about to start laying the ironbark decking, I've chosen to use 86x19mm decking. My question is when should I… kkeeley started a topic 27 November 2015 ago Under House Screening OptionsHi All,
I've bought a house and will be wanting to screen off the under house section to keep the dog from getting under there and rolling around in to the dirt.
I was… cliffo started a topic 19 November 2015 ago Front landscape and Drivepath quoteI think thats a pretty fair price for the driveway and path (assuming its around 6m x 6m plus a path?) so you're probably best going with the… Is this quote for timber fence a rip off?Rule 1 - always get 3 quotes.
But - its hard to comment without knowing what the fence is like. It sounds high for a simple wooden fence. Are you only paying half ? decking ideas - keep spa or remove?Hi everyone,
This is my 1st post to the forum, and I must say there is a wealth of knowledge here!
My wife and I have bought a new house and there is an in ground spa… Bore Rip off!!!I mean that for supposedly the same pump (using info that was on the invoice) the other pumps were all under what he quoted me.
And the 3 phase and higher horse power… Shed colour. Please HelpIf it is going to be more than just a dumping ground for your outdoor stuff, get a light colour like surfmist or even classic cream.
All the dark colours will turn it in… bpratt replied 4 September 2015 ago Insulated roofBest patio roof by Far.
It looks like an extension of the home and has a ceiling appearance.
You can dress it up with Downlights or with a specific beam and post
Check… LN28 replied 3 September 2015 ago 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
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