Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: replaing bargeboards - timber or colorbond/zinc? 3Jan 09, 2009 2:23 pm Dukekamaya The old ones were probably oregon pine so have lasted well. If using timber you will probably use engineered treated pine (the pre-primed stuff) Make sure any cuts are resealed with a proper preservative. If you tell me a size I can tell you a price. The timber versus colorbond thing is up to you and the look you want I guess Thanks Luke - the total amount of all the gable ends would be about 40 metres eimaj Hi all, Our boundary perimeter fences need replacing (3 sides). From everyone's experience, what would you install? Timber lapped and capped OR colorbond? Thank you. 0 2890 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15923 Your house roof does not show rusting other than some surface rust on the flashings. In my opinion you dont need to replace or paint the roof other than treat surface rust… 1 10226 |