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One measly pic?
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sorry lol, i wasnt sure how else to portray it.
i am kinda set on going with the flat roof now, i know it wont be like out this world but imo it will be a nice improvement in some aspects
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A flat roof will open that space up immensely and make it feel way more modern and inviting....
For me you have 3 options depending on budget. Ordered below in cost from lowest to highest.
1) carport style awning with a few clear or semi transparent panels.
2) ceiling type structure with some sky loghts
3) multi wall flat polycarb awning.
I wanted to do the multi wall for my awning but I just couldn't justify the price for the house and area...
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Option 4) Sun opening/adjusting awning https://www.awnmaster.co.za/products/sun-adjust/
Ok, so I thought it would translate a little into something like this I spotted on Prop24. It would create a nice ambiance going for the full hog. Wouldn't you want to create something that can potentially be enclosed in future?
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Ahh yes...
That would probably fall somewhere around option 2 in terms of cost.. Slightly more probably.
Almost there with the roof demolition. The desire to upcycle the grass has some.benefits since you can salvage a lot of the grass depending on condition and how long it has been up there. So a total of 3 weeks to take off the roof which was around 350 odd sqm
So far have had a 15% cash recovery vs labour costs and I'm not convinced we are halfway yet, along with the fact the pricier items such as the Cape Reed and the poles are mostly still present.
This is definitely the point where you start questioning decisions as it comes across as being more effort than its worth. Definitely need a specialist to remove the thatch, the volumes were most surprising. Got very lucky with this guy.
Next week will see the bricklayers in to build up the section above the garage, and more demolition work on both floors of the main building.
So far have had a 15% cash recovery vs labour costs and I'm not convinced we are halfway yet, along with the fact the pricier items such as the Cape Reed and the poles are mostly still present.
This is definitely the point where you start questioning decisions as it comes across as being more effort than its worth. Definitely need a specialist to remove the thatch, the volumes were most surprising. Got very lucky with this guy.
Next week will see the bricklayers in to build up the section above the garage, and more demolition work on both floors of the main building.
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in my experience those things always get miff dirty and leak
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Ok, so I thought it would translate a little into something like this I spotted on Prop24. It would create a nice ambiance going for the full hog. Wouldn't you want to create something that can potentially be enclosed in future?
i am thinking with the flat roof (carport style) that i can later build half walls and do drop canvas style to make it partially enclosed.
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yeah i think i am pretty set now on the flat "carport" type roof with 2 poly carb inserts
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Almost there with the roof demolition. The desire to upcycle the grass has some.benefits since you can salvage a lot of the grass depending on condition and how long it has been up there. So a total of 3 weeks to take off the roof which was around 350 odd sqm
So far have had a 15% cash recovery vs labour costs and I'm not convinced we are halfway yet, along with the fact the pricier items such as the Cape Reed and the poles are mostly still present.
This is definitely the point where you start questioning decisions as it comes across as being more effort than its worth. Definitely need a specialist to remove the thatch, the volumes were most surprising. Got very lucky with this guy.
Next week will see the bricklayers in to build up the section above the garage, and more demolition work on both floors of the main building.
wowsers, what a nightmare
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I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how modern it makes the space...
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so the work on the thatch will start next week, guys will start removing it and getting the uprights in etc. work is being done by the same contractor doing the other stuff going on.
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True. So after being off for 2 weeks due to personal issues I went back to our site this week where my guys were finishing up. The client also had 2 of those retractable awnings fitted and they’re looking 2 years old after being fitted in March.
I dislike them as much as I dislike the shade cloth awning that I have. It's great for sun, but in winter you need to walk through a waterfall from all 4 sides if you want to get to your car. Like I'm in a scene from dragonheart or something..
Very late to this conversation, we renovated last year and replaced all the gutters with seamless gutters via Mr Gutter. Was 50% cheaper than other quotes, they did a really good job too.
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lol is this your business? i dont really mind if it is but just be honest, i might consider using you.
Just don't use Progress, all gutters are under the roof tiles. Phoned to tell them, owner was rude as hell.
They also cut through the main electricity cable to outbuildings but fixed that.
As part of our renovations I'm losing my little 3 x 3 garage workshop space, but I've got an area of about 4x2m that I want to put a carport up and a garage/shutter door of sorts to use as a workshop.
I know it's going to be a sauna in there regardless, but what are the better options for roofing to get light in there?
Clear IBR? Or are there better options.
It's going to impact on the window that goes to the laundry room on the right, so was hoping to use clear sheets.
Any recommendations?
I know it's going to be a sauna in there regardless, but what are the better options for roofing to get light in there?
Clear IBR? Or are there better options.
It's going to impact on the window that goes to the laundry room on the right, so was hoping to use clear sheets.
Any recommendations?
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