Hi there, We've just build a new hardwood (Greybox) deck and am wondering whether firepit protective mats/surfaces are sufficient? I'm not sure that they're heat resistant enough? Any…

We have a new build and need to clean bricks around a newly constructed deck. Need advice about whether to clean bricks with acid prior to oiling the…

Thank you. I've not heard of Osmo. I'll check it out.

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has a preferred product when oiling exterior hardwood deck (Grey Box). Any recommendations helpful! TIA. Jacinta

Thanks Simeon for your response. We're looking at either Spotted Gum or Grey Box for outdoor decking and wondered about Bunnings' quality.

Good morning. We are exploring our timber purchase and are in the process of checking out Bunnings. Any feedback or experience of using Bunnings timber products would be…

We are building in NSW so can only speak to my experience here. We are using a small builder who is local to the South Coast and he's super…

Good morning, Appreciate any feedback regarding use of Grey Box as a timber for outdoor decking. We were thinking of using Spotted Gum or Merbau, however have been recommended…

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I have several questions regarding composite decking and people's experience?
Usage: I have read that many of the composites tend to scratch easily and are hot underfoot. Would appreciate…

Hi Simeon, Thanks again for your input. Our builder has stated that the cost of timber is excessive right now. This is not a unique response. We've been given the…

Can we have feedback on this.
Structural steel construction has typically been more expensive than structural timber construction. IN consideration of escalating timber prices, could this gap be…

Many thanks

We are building a new custom build and are interested in knowing of the experiences of others using contract templates from the Master Builders' Association or Housing Industry Association. …

Thanks so much for your help and information. Jacinta

Hi again Simeon, I really thank you for taking the time to comprehensively explain your reasons. It makes for really interesting reading and I'll certainly be taking into…

Thank you so much for your input.
Our current issue is that materials are either in short supply or the cost fluctuations are massive due to issues with supply and the…

Hello Simeon. Many thanks for your input. Very interesting. Jacinta

We are building a new custom build and have recently considered a cost plus contract in consideration of the current issues in delay of materials e.g. timber. We…

Thanks for your input. Just curious as to why is the prefabricated steel and insulation material more combustible than the conventional timber and insulation roofing.

Thank you for your input. Very interesting. Am just doing some research so the information is valuable.

Good morning. Have recently looked at Bondor and Arcpanel roofing. Does anyone have any other experiences or recommendations worth noting? Also, can anyone recommend any product that…

Thank you everyone for a very helpful discussion.

Hello. We are trying to decide on whether to invest in timber floorboards or engineered timber for our flooring throughout our new build. The exceptions are kitchens and…