The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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I got a quote today of R42k for a 6m x 7m galvanized carport. Does this sound reasonable? This is for materials and installation.

Galvernize lip channel x9
Roofing Ibr 0.74 Zincalume 9x 7m
Closure poly board
Galvernize steel post x4
Galvernize L shape brackets
Gutter + down pipe
Galvernize screws
Waterproof
 
The_Mowgs said:
I got a quote today of R42k for a 6m x 7m galvanized carport. Does this sound reasonable? This is for materials and installation.

Galvernize lip channel x9
Roofing Ibr 0.74 Zincalume 9x 7m
Closure poly board
Galvernize steel post x4
Galvernize L shape brackets
Gutter + down pipe
Galvernize screws
Waterproof
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Sounds expensive... maybe try the below:
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Edit: Advert in the latest homemakers magazine for JHB
 
The_Mowgs said:
That is a real big difference but unfortunately Im in Cape Town but thanks.
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Hunt around a bit, I'm sure you can find a more reasonable guy in Cape Town.

Just for reference, the zincalum roof sheeting is around 10k from a supplier like HRS roofing down in your world.

I can't see the rest of it adding up to much more than another 10 or 15k.
 
The_Mowgs said:
I got a quote today of R42k for a 6m x 7m galvanized carport. Does this sound reasonable? This is for materials and installation.

Galvernize lip channel x9
Roofing Ibr 0.74 Zincalume 9x 7m
Closure poly board
Galvernize steel post x4
Galvernize L shape brackets
Gutter + down pipe
Galvernize screws
Waterproof
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Busy installing a 9x3 afdakkie. R13K.
 
I put an awning of about the same size 40m^2 in 2005/6. It cost me R36k back then! Multiple quotes (also Cape Town). I've been getting quotes for a retractable awning (4x5.5m) and they start at R65k al the way up to R172k. This is what happens when you legalize dagga!!
 
ghaye said:
I put an awning of about the same size 40m^2 in 2005/6. It cost me R36k back then! Multiple quotes (also Cape Town). I've been getting quotes for a retractable awning (4x5.5m) and they start at R65k al the way up to R172k. This is what happens when you legalize dagga!!
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So strange, I had a relatively custom awning of around 40sqm done about 2 years ago and it was only R25k or so.

You Cape Town okes clearly earn too much money :P
 
That price also included the drawing and submission of plans to Council. And of course there's the rust issue to consider which does effect the pricing.
 
The_Mowgs said:
I got a quote today of R42k for a 6m x 7m galvanized carport. Does this sound reasonable? This is for materials and installation.

Galvernize lip channel x9
Roofing Ibr 0.74 Zincalume 9x 7m
Closure poly board
Galvernize steel post x4
Galvernize L shape brackets
Gutter + down pipe
Galvernize screws
Waterproof
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Pooooeeeeesss duur bra..

DIY carport kit is around 15k for pretty much what you were quoted on..

I got quotes around the 25k region for a similar sized car port..

Did you draw up a plan..? It's a requirement for CoCT...
 
ghaye said:
I put an awning of about the same size 40m^2 in 2005/6. It cost me R36k back then! Multiple quotes (also Cape Town). I've been getting quotes for a retractable awning (4x5.5m) and they start at R65k al the way up to R172k. This is what happens when you legalize dagga!!
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Sho, You capetownians are rolling in money. It will be 30% cheaper to get it made in Gauteng and ship via @ScottulusMaximus
 
WAslayer said:
Pooooeeeeesss duur bra..

DIY carport kit is around 15k for pretty much what you were quoted on..

I got quotes around the 25k region for a similar sized car port..

Did you draw up a plan..? It's a requirement for CoCT...
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No plans yet, first want to see if its worth it. Don't be po3s and share details of people I can ask for quotes.
 
I'd like to repaint my garage floor. It currently looks like this.

What's the best way to go about it? Do I need to remove all paint or just clean and put a new coat? What's the best paint to use and the best tools to paint with?
 

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derp90 said:
I'd like to repaint my garage floor. It currently looks like this.

What's the best way to go about it? Do I need to remove all paint or just clean and put a new coat? What's the best paint to use and the best tools to paint with?
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We finally bit the bullet and tiled it like many garages in our complexes. They all looked great comparatively but we just didn't have the money. In earlier house we had, I had painted garage with the some floor paint available from builders but tiling is way better and durable in the longer run.
 
derp90 said:
I'd like to repaint my garage floor. It currently looks like this.

What's the best way to go about it? Do I need to remove all paint or just clean and put a new coat? What's the best paint to use and the best tools to paint with?
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If you want something durable and long lasting, look at getting an epoxy coating done..
 
surface said:
We finally bit the bullet and tiled it like many garages in our complexes. They all looked great comparatively but we just didn't have the money. In earlier house we had, I had painted garage with the some floor paint available from builders but tiling is way better and durable in the longer run.
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I have been toying with the idea of coating my garage floor with Rubberguard - https://midas.co.za/rubberguard-coating-with-chip-2-5-litre.html

Have seen guys using it for bakkies and walkways etc but wondering if this will work in the garage?
 
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