Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Dec 15, 2015 5:01 pm I've just found out that the attic conversion in my terrace did not have a completion certificate from when it was built in the 90s. Council have asked me to get retrospective certification and install a balustrade on the staircase and where the attic room overlooks the staircase. In all, I'll need around 8m of balustrading of something like this. http://www.designbuild-network.com/contractor_images/richard-burbidge/4-richard-burbidge.jpg One company has quoted me around $500 per metre installed for all simple, maple, square profile balustrade. Does this sound about right or is it a bit expensive? Staircases and sausages. Should thou wish to keep thy palate sweet for sausages, avert thine eyes from their crafting. 14 4618 Not sure if that works? I was told the issue is the headspace clearance requirement on step 4. My builder is proposing shifting the beam 310mm towards the kitchen...I'm… 2 2647 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15924 |