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11th October 2006, 05:15 PM
Thread: Arched Doorways
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Hi jd, have you considered using fretwork in the...
Hi jd, have you considered using fretwork in the arches and regular french doors underneath. That way you retain the arch and the openess/ventilation, cheers, M
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8th October 2006, 08:08 PM
Thread: African Tulip timber any good?
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Yep I vouch for that, cut a couple down a month...
Yep I vouch for that, cut a couple down a month ago, soft, white, one had the power line through middle of canopy, hopefully gunna burn well next winter, and yes, flamin suckers comin up...
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8th October 2006, 08:01 PM
Thread: which way to bow
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I guess only time will tell tashammer, caps are...
I guess only time will tell tashammer, caps are gal, so gotta help somewhat I suppose, cheers, M
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3rd October 2006, 08:28 AM
Thread: which way to bow
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1st October 2006, 07:33 PM
Thread: which way to bow
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well thanks guys, I will try something diff next...
well thanks guys, I will try something diff next time I purchase a preservative. I went for creosote because my dad swore by it. Happy to say the bearer is now straight, bolted it to the original...
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1st October 2006, 01:07 PM
Thread: stringy bark
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Hi Dave, I have a great book published by the Qld...
Hi Dave, I have a great book published by the Qld Forestry. It was cheap as chips, got it from their website, called "Building Timbers, properties and recommendations for their use in qld". White...
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1st October 2006, 12:50 PM
Thread: which way to bow
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hey mic d, do the treatments you recommend smell...
hey mic d, do the treatments you recommend smell bad? Creosote takes lotsa soap n showers to remove only most of the stink. At least bushmillers dad got the women thing right;)
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29th September 2006, 09:38 PM
Thread: which way to bow
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thanks all for advice, will go with the washer...
thanks all for advice, will go with the washer idea, never crossed my mind to allow space for evaporation. Thanks bushmiller for creosote advice too, i have already had the stuff drippin off my...
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26th September 2006, 07:24 PM
Thread: which way to bow
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Thanks for the advice, I have been using creosote...
Thanks for the advice, I have been using creosote on all exposed timber and end grains which is good for rot and pests apparently. The timber will be exposed so may take some additional measure to...
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26th September 2006, 02:14 PM
Thread: which way to bow
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which way to bow
Howdy, thought there might be some opinionated pros out there (maybe one or two anyway hehe) that could advise me as to which way to orientate the generous bow in 100x125 hardwood bearer. This bearer...
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25th September 2006, 08:22 PM
Thread: Yellow fiddle wood
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vitex gaumerii
Hi Dave, fiddlewood is a tropical timber, uses include furniture, tool handles, generally pale yellow with a fine interwoven grain
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22nd May 2006, 06:53 AM
Thread: Pesky lil varments!!!
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The tree looks to be an ornamental gum, probably...
The tree looks to be an ornamental gum, probably a red flowering one. It has rough bark and the sap wood is riddled with termite furrows, don't know what the heart will be like. We used to have a saw...
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21st May 2006, 06:20 AM
Thread: Pesky lil varments!!!
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Thanks guys, I've had 2 pest dudes look and both...
Thanks guys, I've had 2 pest dudes look and both say the termites are a house munching variety. The wooden stumps (soon to be replaced) have been treated by previous owners, and inspection of the...
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18th May 2006, 09:47 PM
Thread: Pesky lil varments!!!
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Thanks, I never really thought about doing...
Thanks, I never really thought about doing nothing!! A case of termiphobia. We have timber stored under the house which is a qlder, so timber everything upstairs too. Might play it safe, the tree...
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18th May 2006, 07:45 AM
Thread: Pesky lil varments!!!
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Pesky lil varments!!!
Hi, looking for some expert advice here. My 5yo son found termite activity in a tree in our back yard and I am wondering what is the best way to treat them. The guy from amalgamated says to treat it...
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14th May 2006, 08:17 AM
Thread: Lining underneath stairs
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A while ago we had the same dilema, being the...
A while ago we had the same dilema, being the woman of the house, I decided I wanted a place to store mops vacuum etc so we built a wall frame that ran up past the stringers to the ceiling which...
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8th May 2006, 06:05 PM
Thread: borers in camphor laurel
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thanks guys
things are a lil crazy round here at present with moving and doing the conveyancing, I haven't bought the borer fluid as yet, just found out about it on the CSIRO website, I think I will use it and...
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8th May 2006, 05:05 AM
Thread: borers in camphor laurel
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borers in camphor laurel
Hi, we have sawn a pile of camphor laurel planks which have been stored for at least 10 years now in a steel framed garage. We are moving this week to a qlder. I have noticed powder all over the...
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3rd May 2006, 08:25 AM
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A full chemical system of termite contol is...
A full chemical system of termite contol is permitted for underslab protection of penetrations and control joints with a slab edge exposure system permitted for perimeter or a physical barrier like...
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3rd May 2006, 08:09 AM
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Hi Theremin, That section of the BCA refers to...
Hi Theremin, That section of the BCA refers to AS3660.1 New building work but AS3660.2 for existing building work section 6.3 refers to AS3660.1 for physical barriers, so it looks like a physical...
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2nd May 2006, 09:40 PM
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Hi elphingirl, I don't know how you apply the BCA...
Hi elphingirl, I don't know how you apply the BCA in Vic, here in Qld, Local and regional planning instruments, then the QDC, then BCA then AS are given precedence in that order. Of course the BCA...
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2nd May 2006, 08:18 PM
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p.s.
a chemical soil barrier can be used as an external perimeter barrier. it consists of a a trench treated and backfilled with treated material and covered by 50mm concrete cover strip not less than...
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2nd May 2006, 08:07 PM
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Bca
Hi, I am a uni student studying building surveying and can access the bca online. I just had a brief look and section 3.1.3.3 states ' barriers for concrete slab on ground must have penetrations and...
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1st May 2006, 01:45 PM
Thread: restumping queenslander
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thanks stef
think I will go for concrete round perimeter and steel underneath, then the paling panels will still be close to right width so no extra $$$ to spend there, cheers:)
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30th April 2006, 09:03 PM
Thread: restumping queenslander
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thanks bitingmidge
Hey Bitingmidge, there is one supplier I know of but they have a reputation for being exclusively expensive. Totally turned me off raising and I didn't get price of stumps when I spoke to them. Just...
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30th April 2006, 06:26 PM
Thread: anlge or channel to increase span?
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anlge or channel to increase span?
Hi, I am wanting to loose a few stumps under the ol queenslander without loosing head height (don't want to raise it), I have seen large angle iron used bolted to the bearers, is this a good idea or...
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30th April 2006, 06:10 PM
Thread: restumping queenslander
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restumping queenslander
Hi, am wondering if anyone knows approx price per metre of concrete stumps, can only find 100mm square price on net and no qld suppliers. I want qld price for 200mm square to restump the nightmare