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we have a veranda that it is in shape 4m x 5m.
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I would choose the type of roof truss that best suits… 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… Oregon or pine for structural timberWe had a house built using Oregon, the exposed timber rotted. Can't tell you if the actual frame did or not, the bit we saw after it had been up for around 20 years was… Quenda replied 14 April 2015 ago Electrical gadgets wishlist requiredI am going to lay out 360 mtr + of cat 6 around the house.
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Save yourself some money , hire a local engineer, the building inspector will only refer you to an engineer, and of course there is the issue of builders… Trade Discounts and ABNHi Bretto.
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We worked with local… Gutters, Fascia and GablesHi 33amc,
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I'm not an OB, I'm a Builder with a genuine interest in the building industry… 33amc replied 21 March 2015 ago 33amcMar 21, 2015 7:49 pm cabinet maker constantly cancelling
Hi qebetl. Problem is, as a business owner, you have far more chance of a client not paying than a business going broke.
I would never build a kitchen for a client without… chippy replied 20 March 2015 ago Building house by OWN ----Do a search on these forums under the OB heading and you will find quite a few threads where other people have asked this same question. Basically if you have no building… demolition of sleep outHi everyone,
Can anyone in Perth recommend a demolition crew they have used. Our OB renovation/addition requires then removal of the sleep out and 2 other brick walls.… Building a granny flatLook into all your council regs regarding a granny flat before you go any further. Some encourage them, some reluctantly agree to them and others actively discourage the… I had dreams about building out of cob on our acreage just because we could. Never have gotten around to it but it was going to be a tiny house with a half turf roof  Window and Door Wrap for waterproofingThanks Stewie. All makes sense. I was going to get a rebate put into the slab for the doors, so I could avoid a step to the inside floor covering, but the sill is only… How do steel beam works?Hey everybody,
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I'm about to choose a brickie, and was wondering what to look for in workmanship? I'm going to meet them and see their work - is there anything specific I… akapacker started a topic 2 February 2015 ago unitexThey do a complete system with insulated panels that are fixed to the external face of the timber frame and then acrylic Render on top.
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He has to build it a certain distance from the fence line - in many states a wall is not a fence. He also… BASIX Checklist -VentilationG'day all,
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The applicant must install the following exhaust… gav89z started a topic 17 January 2015 ago deepsJan 13, 2015 5:38 pm Footings disasterI doubt that a disclaimer on a drawing is enough to absolve a surveyor of his professional obligation to do his job properly. If it were me I would have it rectified and… Designing our forever home@ aussieta - thanks for that link, definitely lots of into in there, I will be sure to sit down with hubby and go through it all!
@ jodge - it sure is a great feeling… Nikita replied 14 December 2014 ago Roof Tiles or Colour bond sheetsI prefer colourbond roof myself, but you might prefer tiled... the only thing I can suggest is that you consider a lighter coloured roof than the current on-trend dark colours. bpratt replied 2 December 2014 ago Which Termite barrier?Lenny171, just a few questions - are you looking at a totally new home or adding to an existing one?
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