What is the difference between the two? Is one cheaper than the other?
Thanks
Jezz
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Stumps or slabs 5Jul 03, 2007 2:19 pm Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Stumps or slabs 7Jul 03, 2007 4:51 pm Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Stumps or slabs 12Jul 04, 2007 6:48 pm Hi Peter - well I grew up in QLD - so to me stumps are typically timber or steel posts that hold upthe house.
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