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Hi bingoshelley, hows the house coming along? If it's still happening, why do you intend on selling in 6 months.
I don't want to sound like a know-it-all, but if you are intending on building your...

The range of Terracotta is better now. You can still have the same look of slate, with a good range of colours....

Also less expensive!!!!
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Is it not OK to dynabolt the cleats directly to the stumps?
My neighbour is wanting to do the same thing..

Cheers

Hi mreddie,

I would be interested in giving you an estimate but it would not be until the end of summer as I am fully booked up. I also have to have a look at Tabby's "above post" as well then,...

Kerry, I use Nutech paint, but your right, it more comes down to preparation and applications of the coatings.
You will pay alot more for your restoration through one of the larger companies, bigger...

Hi, I will talk to you about it over the next few days. Too busy at the moment. I've my own restoration business for over 20 years.
I will be able to advise you best, or if your not in an urgent...

The original plan was to have a concrete floor.

The footings are done by specs to take either.

More after some info on timber floors.

Thanks

What suburb are you in and are you in a hurry?

Hi, I'm building my shed at the moment on 5.5 Acres in Heathcote, Vic.
Just after some advice please. I don't think you can never have too much.

It's a 6.6 x 15 x 2.7 Metre Colorbond, steel...

Thanks for the advice ernknot, but I don't think I'll woory about Radon too much, unless I was building my house in a cave or a mine.

"If you have a timber home, or one built on stumps, and if...

Yes, some good advise Peter. Being in the trade myself, (Roof Tiler), and also having had 12 months experience of house construction with a qualified chippie, I feel quite confident in building my...

Thanks all for your replys. Taking it all in. Peter, do you have an idea of cost to have our plan drawn up? As you can see it is aprox. 200m2, straight forward 4 hip roof. We will also look at...

Understand what your saying Midge, but if your building it yourself you only have yourself to blame.
I would also have someone in the building industry check it over.
Could I have some opinions on...

Hi, I'm planning to build our house later in the year. I've designed our house plan on Chief Architect. What I wanted to know is am I able to draw my own plans?
I'm doing most of the work myself....

Thanks guys, getting some really helpful advice here. As for using it for just a house, I'm also building a shed, verandah and pergola. I also do other odd jobs, so as far as hiring over buying I...

Now you are making it very confusing. If a laser level is the way to go, what type should I get and spend. There's a lot on Ebay, but most of them look like cheap crap that would not be suitable for...

Hi all, great forum. I plan to build my house in thecoming months and one tool I'm looking at purchasing is a Dumpy Level.
I'm looking at the following models:


Lufkin Auto Level Kit 20x....

I'm a qualified Roof Tiler and have been doing Restoration work for almost 20 years now.
George, as for your question, try and avoid the big companies if you can.
They have large overheads, their...