Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Merbau - Melbourne 5Dec 28, 2011 7:27 pm ___________ Started design Aug 2011 Plans submitted to council Dec 2011 Re: Merbau - Melbourne 7Dec 28, 2011 8:25 pm Is there a quick way to work out the cost difference between 140mm versus 90mm timber... 90mm is cheaper but 140mm covers more area.. What's the standard spacing people use? If I have 50 sq/m of decking, how much timber would I need? Thanks in advance Re: Merbau - Melbourne 8Dec 29, 2011 8:30 am luckygrizzly Is there a quick way to work out the cost difference between 140mm versus 90mm timber... 90mm is cheaper but 140mm covers more area.. What's the standard spacing people use? If I have 50 sq/m of decking, how much timber would I need? Thanks in advance For 50m2 with 5mm gap (spacing) & 10% allowance for wastage: 90x19 - 579L/M - $4.50L/M - Decking $2,605.50 + 50mm decking screws $60 p/500 - 2,780 screws req - Screws $360 - Total $2,965.50 140x19 - 380L/M - $9.50L/M - Decking $3,610 + 50mm decking screws $60 p/500 - 1,824 screws req - Screws $240 - Total $3,850 140x26 - 380L/M - $11L/M - Decking $4,180 + 65mm decking screws $85 p/500 - 1,824 screws req - Screws $340 - Total $4,520 I have a deck calculator that I put together that also works out your bearer and joist spans as per AS 1684. If you are interested PM me. Re: Merbau - Melbourne 11Dec 29, 2011 8:57 pm Adam.M humble ... sent! If you have any issues just reply with dimensions and I will send it back. Think I might need a hand. Deck is L shaped.. First Rectangle: 8130 x 2430 2nd Rectangle: 2880 x 4530 Hope you can help I do enjoy the drama:-D In his latest two videos he has started bringing security guards to site, I am waiting for the punch on to begin lol 6 45498 It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 9780 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16126 |