The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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ToxicBunny said:
a will definitely be cheaper, by a country fscking mile.. but it doesn't need to look average or shyte. I've just had my version of a put up.

Charcoal frame, clear panels (for some) and coloured panels for the rest.
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So you can get the carport style awning done, and still have it look fairly "different" and decent.
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How much did this set you back? And more or less what size is it?
 
Steamy Tom said:
How much did this set you back? And more or less what size is it?
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22k.. And it's roughly 5 x 6..

I had quotes for much less, but I know the company and the quality of their work is what drew me to accept the quote. They also didn't try BS me.
 
Mosgi said:
Anyone know of a skip company in JHB that's well priced, or one that can charge per skip pick up rather than a monthly amount?
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Skips work out pricey, you could look up a guy called Fanuel Leonard he has a truck and can take quite a load of stuff, he's not to badly priced either.
 
ToxicBunny said:
22k.. And it's roughly 5 x 6..

I had quotes for much less, but I know the company and the quality of their work is what drew me to accept the quote. They also didn't try BS me.
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hmm i need a 7.2 x 6.1 basically with a slightly irregular shape, kinda expected a bit less to be honest. will still be cheaper than doing harvey tile on the thatch but was hoping to use the rest of the money into retiling the area also. this year the house is going to bankrupt me :(

I will still take a pic of mine, but i am now wondering if i should go under the existing house roof or over it to raise the height and make it more open. The wifes biggest concern is making it feel dark, closed and smaller

what area is your guy from that did your work?
 
Steamy Tom said:
hmm i need a 7.2 x 6.1 basically with a slightly irregular shape, kinda expected a bit less to be honest. will still be cheaper than doing harvey tile on the thatch but was hoping to use the rest of the money into retiling the area also. this year the house is going to bankrupt me :(

I will still take a pic of mine, but i am now wondering if i should go under the existing house roof or over it to raise the height and make it more open. The wifes biggest concern is making it feel dark, closed and smaller

what area is your guy from that did your work?
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If you go with more standard stuff you can probably get it much cheaper... I had a 15k quote for roughly what I ended up with but the company cuts corners which I didn't like.

I went with Awnmaster in Durban... They have a good reputation.

Going with clear sheets or bronze sheets will Def negate it feeling dark, but you just have to be careful of heat under the awning with too many clear panels.
 
ToxicBunny said:
If you go with more standard stuff you can probably get it much cheaper... I had a 15k quote for roughly what I ended up with but the company cuts corners which I didn't like.

I went with Awnmaster in Durban... They have a good reputation.

Going with clear sheets or bronze sheets will Def negate it feeling dark, but you just have to be careful of heat under the awning with too many clear panels.
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what is your configuration and are they clear or opague?
 
Steamy Tom said:
what is your configuration and are they clear or opague?
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4 solid sheets and 3 clear... The clear were meant to be a charcoal solar control but they had recently changed how they were made in the country and it would have looked shyte.
 
ToxicBunny said:
4 solid sheets and 3 clear... The clear were meant to be a charcoal solar control but they had recently changed how they were made in the country and it would have looked shyte.
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are your solid steel or plastic?

you dont find the clear unbearable when the sun is shining down through it?
 
Steamy Tom said:
are your solid steel or plastic?

you dont find the clear unbearable when the sun is shining down through it?
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Zinalum... Colorplus is the brand....

With the 3 sheets I don't... If it were more it would be too much.
 
Not really home improvement but a bit unnecessary to start an entire thread. I have a cadac 9kg gas bottle which has never been used.

I tried to use it yesterday but as soon as I connect the pipe and open the tap the gas starts coming out of the tap.

Difficult to explain but if your hand is on top of the tap you can feel the gas. This is not an issue with the pipe as it has been connected to a different bottle for about 6 years.

Is it possible to fix this or is it not worth it? I cant return the bottle as I bought it long ago from Makro but never used it.
 
The_Mowgs said:
Not really home improvement but a bit unnecessary to start an entire thread. I have a cadac 9kg gas bottle which has never been used.

I tried to use it yesterday but as soon as I connect the pipe and open the tap the gas starts coming out of the tap.

Difficult to explain but if your hand is on top of the tap you can feel the gas. This is not an issue with the pipe as it has been connected to a different bottle for about 6 years.

Is it possible to fix this or is it not worth it? I cant return the bottle as I bought it long ago from Makro but never used it.
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Return it for a new one.
 
The_Mowgs said:
Not really home improvement but a bit unnecessary to start an entire thread. I have a cadac 9kg gas bottle which has never been used.

I tried to use it yesterday but as soon as I connect the pipe and open the tap the gas starts coming out of the tap.

Difficult to explain but if your hand is on top of the tap you can feel the gas. This is not an issue with the pipe as it has been connected to a different bottle for about 6 years.

Is it possible to fix this or is it not worth it? I cant return the bottle as I bought it long ago from Makro but never used it.
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Replace the valve.. there is or used to be a gas shop in durbanville who should be able to tell you if you can replace the valve or not..
 
WAslayer said:
Replace the valve.. there is or used to be a gas shop in durbanville who should be able to tell you if you can replace the valve or not..
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Thanks. Think I've actually been to that place before. Will call them and find out.
 
The_Mowgs said:
Not really home improvement but a bit unnecessary to start an entire thread. I have a cadac 9kg gas bottle which has never been used.

I tried to use it yesterday but as soon as I connect the pipe and open the tap the gas starts coming out of the tap.

Difficult to explain but if your hand is on top of the tap you can feel the gas. This is not an issue with the pipe as it has been connected to a different bottle for about 6 years.

Is it possible to fix this or is it not worth it? I cant return the bottle as I bought it long ago from Makro but never used it.
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There is also a gas place on landsdown Road if that's closer to you.
 
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