The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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SAguy said:
The only rubbish contractor I'm prepared to add to my list is me, my labour is "free" so my expectations are lekker low of myself :ROFL:

I don't quite follow your comments in bold - don't really know what that is/means.
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use this to make the frame:

Macsteel 6000 x 75 x 50 x 20 x 2mm Lip Channel

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although my preferred is lip channel for the sides, then 76 square for the ends which make the IBR fit nicely underneath and then the 76 makes for nice mounting of the gutter brackets (yes, the lip channel would also)
 
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Guys please help - I am absolutely livid...

The builders have installed the below 4x4 plug boxes in this configuration, and plastered in already, 90 degrees in the wrong way. Plugs now have to go in at a 90 degree angle and wont be upright and aligned. Recommendations to resolve other than chopping them out again?

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Getit said:
Guys please help - I am absolutely livid...

The builders have installed the below 4x4 plug boxes in this configuration, and plastered in already, 90 degrees in the wrong way. Plugs now have to go in at a 90 degree angle and wont be upright and aligned. Recommendations to resolve other than chopping them out again?

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Chop them out and redo... Its your only option, and a good shouting match at the builder for being a retard.
 
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8-BALL said:
Looks awesome, if you dont mind asking how long did it take from start to finish?
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They started on the 16th august, and finished yesterday...

I think that if it was better project managed, there could have been a week cut off that, so make it 2 weeks
 
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Getit said:
Guys please help - I am absolutely livid...

The builders have installed the below 4x4 plug boxes in this configuration, and plastered in already, 90 degrees in the wrong way. Plugs now have to go in at a 90 degree angle and wont be upright and aligned. Recommendations to resolve other than chopping them out again?

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That is why you should cable tie the builder's and electrician's testicles together when these things get installed. They need to communicate every step of the way otherwise shît like this happens.

I can't think of any good solutions, other than trying to 3D print something - but then pulling out a really tight plug is going to rip the whole thing out with it.

Other alternative would be getting metal plates made up with 8 holes drilled into it to correct the orientation, I imagine you'd need to earth the metal plate though.
 
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Right first little job to do this weekend.
My garage has a sliding door that can only be locked(latched) from one side. Can I just purchase a lock from builders and DIY? It is a pretty old sliding door but a very common design.
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Brawler said:
Right first little job to do this weekend.
My garage has a sliding door that can only be locked(latched) from one side. Can I just purchase a lock from builders and DIY? It is a pretty old sliding door but a very common design.
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Not sure if I missed the problem statement, but what are you wanting to do..?

Replace existing lock with a new one cause it's old and finicky..?

Replace with a lock that can be accessed from both inside and outside..?
 
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WAslayer said:
Not sure if I missed the problem statement, but what are you wanting to do..?

Replace existing lock with a new one cause it's old and finicky..?

Replace with a lock that can be accessed from both inside and outside..?
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His door does not have a lock, only the lever to close on inside. The lock is used to close/lock from outside.(and inside)
 
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Who should I speak to about bathroom extractors?

My main concern is the outlet on the roof to outside, and hopefully being able to connect 2 bathrooms to 1 output
 
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_kabal_ said:
They started on the 16th august, and finished yesterday...

I think that if it was better project managed, there could have been a week cut off that, so make it 2 weeks
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Awesome thanks, I only have one bathroom so trying to figure out logistics for that!
 
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WAslayer said:
Not sure if I missed the problem statement, but what are you wanting to do..?

Replace existing lock with a new one cause it's old and finicky..?

Replace with a lock that can be accessed from both inside and outside..?
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Quintrix said:
His door does not have a lock, only the lever to close on inside. The lock is used to close/lock from outside.(and inside)
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What Quintrix said.
 
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anyone here install an alarm at they house

this is what they want to install for R2300

any better or cheaper options in CPT ?

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im also looking for someone who does a good job in plastering, waterproofing and painting in CPT please
 
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