Mikes005 posted:Stump depth - what does this engineering notation mean?
OK that makes sense, thanks mate. I think I may have to speak to the engineer. That sounds very deep for a 5 x 3 wooden structure.
Mikes005 posted:Stump depth - what does this engineering notation mean?
Hi, all. I have some plans for a studio that has the following notation on stump depth, which has me (wait for it) stumped.
I get that the dimensions of the…
Mikes005 posted:Gable roof framing question
Hi, all
I'm building a home studio myself (no previous construction experience) based on a design from a draftsman. I worked quite a bit out for myself, but I have a…
Mikes005 posted:What screws for a timber frame?
Hi,all
I'm building a 5x3m garden studio and will be using primarily 90x45mm timber for the frame. What screws would you recommend for a) putting the frame itself together, and…
Mikes005 posted:Floor insulation panels - can I connect a split panel?
Hey, all
I'm building a garden studio and have come to order the insulation panels for the floor. I'm going to use PIR panels. These panels come in lengths of 2.4m,…
Mikes005 posted:Concreter recommendations - melbs northern suburbs
Hey all, can anyone recommend a good concreter for a pathway on melbourne north suburbs? Cheers in advance.
Mikes005 posted:How to build a retaining wall between house stumps
Hi all
We'll be filling in some of the building cut from around out house, which means we'll have to put retaining walls there, but I have no idea how…
Mikes005 posted:Recommendations for diggers / landscape gardeners - Melb
Hi, all
We've had a garden designer plan a garden for us in the backyard which will require a hefty bit of digging and leveling (around 20 by 18 metres with…
Mikes005 posted:Plastic planks for retaining wall?
Hi, all
We're in the process of landscaping our back garden and will need to drag some of the soil back towards the house to raise the ground level. However, our…
Mikes005 posted:Garden/Decking/Pool Designers in Melbourne - Recommendations
Hey all,
we're in the process of planning the back garden of our new home, and I'm hoping I can get some recommendations for designers in Melbourne.
It's a basic garden…
Mikes005 posted:Is termite-treated timber worth the extra?
Hi, all. We're about to start building and our builder contacted us today with the email below:
In relation to your timber sub-floor and termite protection.
We are now using a…
Mikes005 posted:Shingle roof suppliers in Melbourne?
Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with any shingle roof suppliers in Melbourne? The guy our builder has used in the past has left…
Mikes005 posted:Has anyone used Eurotech Windows in Melbourne?
Hi, all. I'm just wondering if anyone here has used Eurotech for their uPVC windows before and what their opinion was of them?
I've been pricing up uPVC window companies…
Mikes005 posted:Do Handle-less Drawers Sit Flush as Standard?
Here are some photos of the sinks and stove topp
Mikes005 posted:Do Handle-less Drawers Sit Flush as Standard?
Hi all
Thanks so much for the information, it has all been very useful.
To answer some of the questions, the photos show the drawers with the plastic wrap still on…
Mikes005 posted:Do Handle-less Drawers Sit Flush as Standard?
Here are a couple of photos of the job that might make it easier to understand
Mikes005 posted:Do Handle-less Drawers Sit Flush as Standard?
Hi there, quick question for anyone who may know:
My in laws are having some issues with a cabinet maker who's making their handle-less kitchen drawers. He's built their cupboards…
Mikes005 posted:Any Experience of Theme Homes, Melbourne?
Hello everyone
Long time reader, first time poster. My wife and I have found this forum and everyone's posts invaluable over the past year as we begin to plan out…
