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27th November 2020, 01:23 PM
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Everything done I forgot to post pics. I would...
Everything done I forgot to post pics. I would really like to thank everyone for their advice over the time of making this deck it was really appreciated.485247485248
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22nd January 2020, 04:10 PM
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Sorry didn't want to do the wrong thing by the...
Sorry didn't want to do the wrong thing by the forums. Just wanted information to allow me to save money by doing as much as I could before getting an electrician in.
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17th January 2020, 04:52 PM
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Thanks Ian. I don't think I explained it...
Thanks Ian. I don't think I explained it properly. The new roof on the deck is held above the existing roof by beams so there is a gap of about 200mm between each of the roofs? and I need to get the...
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17th January 2020, 12:29 PM
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So I have put a roof over the deck now. 467314...
So I have put a roof over the deck now.
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23rd December 2019, 12:44 PM
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The timber for the stairs arrived before I got...
The timber for the stairs arrived before I got the quote sorted for the roof. I have made the stairs shown in the picture.
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6th November 2019, 03:42 PM
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Hi, so I am looking at the roof of the deck now...
Hi, so I am looking at the roof of the deck now while I wait for the stair and balustrade timber. I have managed to get quotes for insulated versiclad panelling down to about $7000 (compared to...
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14th October 2019, 04:02 PM
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So I am nearly finished putting the decking on...
So I am nearly finished putting the decking on before I am going to give it a sanding and wash before oiling. So I will need to put a hand rail in. I was thinking of just buying some wider decking...
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24th September 2019, 10:45 AM
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The distance between the bearers is approx 1400mm...
The distance between the bearers is approx 1400mm and the joists are 90mm x 45mm. They are all treated pine mgp10.
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24th September 2019, 09:41 AM
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So I have been busy over the weekend and managed...
So I have been busy over the weekend and managed to get all the joists down. I have 400mm centres and I was wondering what everyones view on blocking is for joists. I had to block some of the bearers...
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18th September 2019, 01:50 PM
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Thanks. I was planning on not housing the treads...
Thanks. I was planning on not housing the treads but attaching them to the top of the stringer that way I can probably use treated pine for the stringer as it won't be entirely visible and go with...
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17th September 2019, 01:54 PM
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Thanks guys this is the picture I had when I was...
Thanks guys this is the picture I had when I was designing my deck. I wasn't planning on putting decking on the stringers but as the actual steps but from what I have seen 19mm decking is too thin...
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16th September 2019, 03:30 PM
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Still going even though it is slow. I don't get a...
Still going even though it is slow. I don't get a lot of time on weekends to have a go. I thought I would attach a photo to show the current progress. I am confident it will hold. Just need to block...
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29th July 2019, 09:20 PM
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Wow thanks Ray. A picture tells a thousand words....
Wow thanks Ray. A picture tells a thousand words.
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29th July 2019, 05:35 PM
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Sorry I think I understand what you have written...
Sorry I think I understand what you have written but let me confirm.
Because I am using notches on each side of the post which are only 20mm using the Vertical Half Lap in my diagram is no good as... -
26th July 2019, 05:37 PM
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I have attached a sketch. Hopefully it makes...
I have attached a sketch. Hopefully it makes sense.458606
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26th July 2019, 01:12 PM
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Hi, should be getting to this next week. I have...
Hi, should be getting to this next week. I have been looking at this and is a vertical half lap better to be done than a horizontal half lap or is it not worth the effort? Can't remember if I...
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5th July 2019, 02:36 PM
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Thanks Ray. Didn't realise that bolting through...
Thanks Ray. Didn't realise that bolting through the plate was an ok thing to do. Also any suggestions on a specific type of join here. I only see myself as being able to do a butt or lap in all...
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5th July 2019, 01:55 PM
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So I am making some progress. I concreted 5 holes...
So I am making some progress. I concreted 5 holes and am oiling the posts to go in the stirrups that are in the concrete. I am thinking I am going to use this as a way to construct my deck and hold...
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17th June 2019, 01:00 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I used the wet vacuum I...
Thanks for the advice. I used the wet vacuum I had to suck the rest of the water out. Even though the residue did look more like soup than porridge I decided to chuck in some dry fill to soak up the...
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11th June 2019, 05:51 PM
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The holes are 450mm x 450mm and 600mm deep. I...
The holes are 450mm x 450mm and 600mm deep.
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11th June 2019, 05:17 PM
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My holes were approved straight away by council...
My holes were approved straight away by council about a week or so ago which is great. Only problem is that it rained and not all holes were covered well enough to stop them getting filled. I bought...
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29th April 2019, 05:18 PM
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Making good progress on digging the holes for the...
Making good progress on digging the holes for the deck. Have read a couple of ways that people install metal stirrups in concrete and I am confused.
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24th April 2019, 01:26 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Sounds like it isn't an...
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like it isn't an issue then.
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22nd April 2019, 05:22 PM
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So an update on my progress and a question. I had...
So an update on my progress and a question. I had to move a sewer pipe as it went through my footings on the outside of the deck. Planned on replacing the pipes as they were terracota and had already...
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28th December 2018, 09:05 AM
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Great thanks guys. That's what I was thinking...
Great thanks guys. That's what I was thinking initially and then I was a bit worried there may be some issues with side ways pressure on the footings. Admittedly not all footings are in the area and...
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27th December 2018, 04:45 PM
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Ok I have now removed the asbestos but in doing...
Ok I have now removed the asbestos but in doing so had to remove about 6000mm x 1500mm and 300mm depth of soil. Now I am no sure on what affect the fill will have on the some of the footings that go...
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7th December 2018, 12:45 PM
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So I went through a number of processes of self...
So I went through a number of processes of self doubt on my ability to draw and calculate things properly. Also a case of measure a 100 times draw once:-). Plans have been approved by council first...
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13th December 2016, 10:35 AM
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Thanks for the advice DaveTTC. I went in and...
Thanks for the advice DaveTTC. I went in and showed what I had drawn up so far and the on duty building surveyor said that what I had drawn up was good enough to submit. He also said that if I...
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9th December 2016, 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Heard back from the local...
Thanks for the reply.
Heard back from the local draftsman. He has said $1600 and if an engineer is required for concrete footings then I can expect around $150 extra.
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7th December 2016, 04:21 PM
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I have had one quote so far for $1715 which...
I have had one quote so far for $1715 which includes drawings, an engineer for concrete footings and council submission.
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5th December 2016, 11:40 AM
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Thanks. I did check that website and it wants a...
Thanks. I did check that website and it wants a site plan and therefore drawings. I have gone onto a couple of sites where they get three quotes for you and will contact those that respond. Tried a...
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2nd December 2016, 11:32 AM
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Thanks for the replies with my obviously...
Thanks for the replies with my obviously deficient post.
I am located in the Blacktown council area. The awning I want to build will be 10.75m x 3.3m. The height of the deck will be 700mm at the... -
1st December 2016, 04:47 PM
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Planning steps for building a deck and awning
Hello,
I want to build a deck off the back of my house which I know will need council approval due to its size.
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1st July 2016, 03:20 PM
Thread: Shed foudation - sleepers on scoria
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Hi, This job is finally done. Has been for a...
Hi, This job is finally done. Has been for a while but only bothered to take photos now.
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23rd February 2016, 04:13 PM
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Thanks for the ideas. I am in the process of...
Thanks for the ideas. I am in the process of removing the grass but I have injured myself (not removing the grass) so I will update the final set up once it has been made.
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11th February 2016, 01:35 PM
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Hi, the landscape place has suggested metal dust....
Hi, the landscape place has suggested metal dust. It seems like the stuff compacts well enough. Any reason I shouldn't use it?
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10th February 2016, 11:40 AM
Thread: Shed foudation - sleepers on scoria
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Hi Ian. Thanks. The reason for the wood is to get...
Hi Ian. Thanks. The reason for the wood is to get the shed off the ground so that I don't have to put some things on bricks etc. to get them off the ground if water does get into the shed as it does...
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9th February 2016, 08:37 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. Sorry if I didn't...
Thanks for all the replies.
Sorry if I didn't make it clear. This is only a garden shed. It will mainly hold my lawn mower and tools etc.
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8th February 2016, 02:18 PM
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Shed foudation - sleepers on scoria
Hi,
I currently have a shed 2.33m x 3.84m on a concrete slab. Unfortunately this is in the way of me building a patio roof off the back of the house.
I want to move it to another part of the...