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you want a really fine sand, a kiln dried sand. a lot of people use plaster sand but it isn't the most ideal.
 
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Some leaking of the roof valleys etc.
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That is some serious water damage. To get to that state, water has to constantly run onto the top of the wall where the roof rests and seep down into the brick. If the cause is not found and fixed it will look like that again in a month or so.
 
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That is some serious water damage. To get to that state, water has to constantly run onto the top of the wall where the roof rests and seep down into the brick. If the cause is not found and fixed it will look like that again in a month or so.
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Also, had a similar issue , but in my case blockage in valley created a 'dam' and then water got diverted into house. That was not fun.

While I now have that leaf catcher mesh in the valley to prevent leaves collecting in there, and we clean / check about three times a year, I think what others did in our area is probably better. They just put damp proofing material across the valley and paint it so it's fully sealed. It looks like that from what I can see. That way no risk of the issue I experienced or maintenance thereof.
 
Anyone ever had an issue with a Pressure Control Valve where it whistles when you open the tap?
 
Thanks to all that contributed to the drainage challenge. This is what I have installed so far, basically based on the stock in the store when I can find it.

A bit of a rethink on the section attached to the house, I’ll be looking at getting a perforated or even if not 100mm pipe, that runs that span and covering that with “decorative” gravel, because there is actually no flow in that portion given the roof design and gutters. Yes, the angle still does my nuts in. Thinking a future where I use dump rock with pavers to make it look less of an eyesore.

Does anyone know of a person who can install (and find parts for) a removable pool fence. Need the grommets that go into the ground and someone to drill the holes.


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Mosgi said:
Thanks to all that contributed to the drainage challenge. This is what I have installed so far, basically based on the stock in the store when I can find it.

A bit of a rethink on the section attached to the house, I’ll be looking at getting a perforated or even if not 100mm pipe, that runs that span and covering that with “decorative” gravel, because there is actually no flow in that portion given the roof design and gutters. Yes, the angle still does my nuts in. Thinking a future where I use dump rock with pavers to make it look less of an eyesore.

Does anyone know of a person who can install (and find parts for) a removable pool fence. Need the grommets that go into the ground and someone to drill the holes.


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I think your pool might be green
 
It’s organic, just letting nature do it’s thing, blue pools are a social construct.

The guys managed to bust my pool waste pipe, so it spills over into the garden. Since we haven’t moved in, waiting for that.
 
Anyone know where I can find a 3m x 610mm pine board for garage shelving that'll deliver in Cape Town? Local builders (useless) say you don't get that size.

I only need one.
 
xrapidx said:
Anyone know where I can find a 3m x 610mm pine board for garage shelving that'll deliver in Cape Town? Local builders (useless) say you don't get that size.

I only need one.
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Delivery for something like this probably cost more than the entire board. You can try

https://www.lansdowneboards.co.za

Or

chipbase.co.za

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chipbase.co.za chipbase.co.za

I have found chip base in Tokai pretty effortless.

Biggest mission with ordering boards like this is transporting them if you dont have a bakkie or similar.
 
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xrapidx said:
Anyone know where I can find a 3m x 610mm pine board for garage shelving that'll deliver in Cape Town? Local builders (useless) say you don't get that size.

I only need one.
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The wood shack in Montague gardens has 3m lengths.. don't know if they do delivery though..
 
jezzad said:
Delivery for something like this probably cost more than the entire board. You can try

https://www.lansdowneboards.co.za

Or

chipbase.co.za

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chipbase.co.za chipbase.co.za

I have found chip base in tokay pretty effortless.

Biggest mission with ordering boards like this is transporting them if you dont have a bakkie or similar.
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Most annoying thing about buying wood these days.. my go to place for buying pine, has had delivery cost increase from 450 the first time I bought from them two years ago, to currently charging 750.. thought I would try a new place, wood more expensive but perhaps delivery cost is cheaper, so would balance out.. nope, delivery still 400 bucks..

So right now I am waiting to hear back on finance approval for my bakkie, so I can collect these things myself..
 
Yeh, that's been the other issue - the places I have found want R500-R600 for delivery.
 
WAslayer said:
If I get my finance approved, I'll charge you 300 bucks..
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R300-350 is what most private operators here (in GP) charge if within 10km of distance. Charge is per load so whatever fits in bakkie and it includes unloading although some operators will try to be cheeky to ask unloading fees of 100 rands once it reaches destination.
 
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R300-350 is what most private operators here (in GP) charge if within 10km of distance. Charge is per load so whatever fits in bakkie and it includes unloading although some operators will try to be cheeky to ask unloading fees of 100 rands once it reaches destination.
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So I am not overcharging then.. good to know..
 
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Yeh, that's been the other issue - the places I have found want R500-R600 for delivery.
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Talk to cashiers - they are likely to know someone who will arrange at 300-350. Cashiers probably get commission for referral.
 
WAslayer said:
So I am not overcharging then.. good to know..
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Tbh, R300 is not really high as it depends on "per load" and distance. So, I got about 200 bricks the other day and in all, it cost that guy an hour and 15 minutes to travel, load (builders warehouse guys loaded it ) & unload (By his guys) but again we stay very close to builders warehouse.

It would suck if I have to get just 1 board to deliver for R300 though, especially if board cost is 800 rands - have paid like that as well. :) However, these things even out in the long term.

If you have to do it, you probably have to factor in labor for unloading, so chances are that you will charge R450/550 to have decent profit of your time, bakkie and petrol etc. (I am assuming you are a white collar guy like me and not really into labor stuff) :cool:
 
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