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  1. M

    Best way to fill gaps in polycarbonate gaps/corrugation

    Hi all I have a structure with a polycarbonate (and other) roof. The problem is that dirt particles come through the corrugated part - especially after a bush-burn. Please advise the best way to fill these gaps so that nothing enters. I was thinking of some along the lines of filler foam...
  3. B

    Building/waterproofing: Sidewall flashing for tiled roof

    Hi Do you have experience with either/both of these products for flashing between tiled roof (30°) and masonry sidewall? How did they perform for you? A. Shak Infra Flash (Builders link) BMI Monier Easyflash (Builders link. My concern is that it is supposed to be used with their wakastrip...
  4. vozzy

    Building/Construction quote advice

    I recently received a quote from a builder/construction firm to execute on our boundary wall construction. I'd like to get some advice on whether it the quote is fair, and not exorbitant. We currently have no boundary wall, and, well, we need one. Here are the plan pictures: Here is the...
  5. S

    Does one need plans approved - adding a door to a house

    I want to add a new double door from our lounge to the garden. Currently there is only a small single window in the wall, would need to knock this out and replace with a much bigger double door. Do you need plans for this?
  6. bromster

    [Engineering] What Type of Lintel is this? How long can it be?

    Hi Everybody, I want to completely remove a double wall inside my house. The span of the room is 4700mm. The wall supports the 4.7m gable wall of the front of the house. If I go into the garage, I can see 2 lintels / concrete beams already running along that wall. I have attached a photo of...
  7. R

    Nutec Houses

    Hi There. Quick Question: Do I need a plan to build a Nutec house in my backyard? Thanks!!!
  8. T

    Electrical grounding / audio problem (for PC, Guitar, Headphones, Dishwasher, et)

    I'm just going to throw this out there, does anyone have any tips or pointers for the following electrical problem: I'm currently renting the downstairs section of a double storey house in an urban residential area, but the wiring is old, and the house mains run to a hollow-core steel / alloy...
  9. Inky1980

    Built on without plans, want to sell home. Need advice.

    Hi all. I had an extra room built on to my house some time ago without having plans approved. Yes, I know....stupid me. Prior to that, I tried to obtain the original plans through the city, but that became a nightmare. I want to sell my house now, what do I do? Can I have the plans drawn...
  10. P

    Buildings Available For Cell Tower Installation

    I was wondering if anyone could direct me to the right people as I manage a few buildings with sight lines that cover all of Befordview and parts of Edenvale & Germiston. The buildings have perfect line of sight for cell towers or bridging points between towers. Im looking at renting the space...
  11. Q

    Building a squash court

    We are thinking of constructing a squash court and an ECO swimming pool on the residential property we are in the process of purchasing...Does anyone have any idea of a rough estimate, costs involved, in constructing these 2? (:sick:Lol, id assume it would be a standard one...just saw something...
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  12. NeonNinja

    Google launches Web Designer!

    Converting from visual to HTML and CSS. http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/30/google-launches-web-designer-a-visual-tool-for-building-interactive-html5-sites-and-ads/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy4xjYXIWd0 Downloading...
  13. LazyLion

    New Mall in Newtown Johannesburg

    The big hole being dug in Newtown is the start of a R1.2 billion retail and office development incorporating some of Johannesburg's most historic buildings, it was reported on Monday. The hole was one of the biggest dug in the inner city since the construction of the Carlton Centre, The Star...
  14. LazyLion

    11 Arrested for Joburg Building Hijack

    Eleven men have been arrested for hijacking a building and assaulting tenants in Jeppestown, Johannesburg, the Hawks said on Thursday. "The arrest happened after the syndicate started assaulting and kidnapping their tenants," said Captain Paul Ramaloko. The men, who were arrested on...
  15. LazyLion

    Zuma’s wife in hot water over renovations

    http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/zuma-s-wife-in-hot-water-over-renovations-1.1446184 Building Plans and Council compliance are colonial legacies and a remnant of the racist white rule of South Africa! :mad:
  16. mercurial

    Google offices ablaze after rooftop barbecue goes wrong

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  17. LazyLion

    Owners drop Freedom Tower name for new WTC skyscraper

    http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/03/27/no.freedom.tower/index.html I thought the name was the whole point... It was supposed to be a memorial... although One World Trade Center is still kinda in your face name!
  18. mercurial

    NY girl falls 14 stories, saved by sooty landing

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