Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 08, 2016 5:21 pm Hi I've selected Dulux Saudi Sand for my external render colour. My colour consultant has recommended that I paint eaves and balcony ceiling in the same colour. I'm looking for advice about whether this is a good choice, or if the colour is too dark for eaves and balcony ceiling. If so, what colour should I use? Regards Re: Suitable colour for eaves 2Nov 08, 2016 5:24 pm My hubby is a Painter and says it should be regulation that all eaves/soffit be painted surf mist. It's a nice white for outdoor areas and he recommends to anyone and everyone Re: Suitable colour for eaves 3Nov 08, 2016 5:28 pm Craigasaurus My hubby is a Painter and says it should be regulation that all eaves/soffit be painted surf mist. It's a nice white for outdoor areas and he recommends to anyone and everyone That is good to know because that is what we are having. Wish your hubby was our painter. 2 weeks to undercoat ceiling, and wood trims and shelves. Re: Suitable colour for eaves 4Nov 08, 2016 5:34 pm That's so slow. Hubby and his small crew can have a new house prepped in one day. Spray undercoat/sealer, ceiling done and first coat on walls in a day. But I will give my hubby is a machine who works really hard. Not recommended! The image presented is for a sublevel area. The footings are down deep with a load bearing wall supporting the upper floor level. If you did that drain… 8 10520 Update from me! Couldn't find the trimmer - not sure if there isn't one simply because the eave is so narrow. Went ahead with the spring toggles and it all worked out… 7 5816 The two 15mm holes are obviously not compliant. The Dept of Fair Trading would love to see this one! Do the gutters pool water after it stops raining? Although it's… 4 7808 |