V8Pete Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I noticed a few places near me have been using grooved deck stuff as fence palings. Is there some fence timber shortage or are these guys just all weirdos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 And the debate continues.... are the grooves really to 'breathe', the increase in surface area would be marginal. Final touch ups this week (I see alot of post it notes everywhere) and have finally been able to lodge title. Was suppose to be a month ago but hopefully that doesnt hold us up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, V8Pete said: I noticed a few places near me have been using grooved deck stuff as fence palings. Is there some fence timber shortage or are these guys just all weirdos? Shortage, I needed 2m palings for my place and couldn't get them. Supplier ended up getting us 150x25 retaining boards 6m lengths trimmed down to 2m. Much better finish and only a few cents in it per meter so I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.e.d. Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Good read this: https://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/garden/123971912/grooves-up-or-down-nzs-fierce-decking-debate-finally-settled 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.e.d. Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, thegreatestben said: Shortage, I needed 2m palings for my place and couldn't get them. Supplier ended up getting us 150x25 retaining boards 6m lengths trimmed down to 2m. Much better finish and only a few cents in it per meter so I'm happy. Agreed.. we’re struggling at work too.. prenails booked out to January next year because of the timber shortage. 150x25 valley board is good for fencing too, R/S H3 treated 6m lengths (probably same stuff tbh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, j.e.d. said: Agreed.. we’re struggling at work too.. prenails booked out to January next year because of the timber shortage. 150x25 valley board is good for fencing too, R/S H3 treated 6m lengths (probably same stuff tbh) I think these were H4, it's like being in a fort for adults 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 In terms of supply issues I think we've gotten off pretty light, the only minor points were: The exact model of heatpump wasnt available, went for a similar unit at close to equal price The exact carpet was on backorder, went a shade lighter which was in stock Doors were 2 weeks late Tilers were in short supply, put final fitting away a week. Pretty minor compared to what I hear described.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Yeah my builder is onto it and has been ordering things months ahead, biggest delay has been due to the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Just got Council contribution fees for the subdivision, works out to be ~10k.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 42 minutes ago, nzstato said: Just got Council contribution fees for the subdivision, works out to be ~10k.... Pretty sure my tiny home was more. Such a rort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx7 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Sharning in here, with no useful info on the decking up vs down. Parents house as a child had grooves up, as the timber ages / dries out, it splits, resulting in numerous splinters as a child from bare feet walking / running around (even gets my son now when we visit lol). I never knew that it had been a choice of someone's to lay the timber that way. Just presumed all decks were lame. Current place has grooves down, but yes when it's wet it's really slippery ... have almost bailed a few times. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 How about rough sawn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Spent most of yesterday on the end of a paint brush. Still some more bits to do but definately an improvement. Should get rest of ashpalt down and then we can go back on the market.... kinda over it at this point... 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Looks really good, perfectly functional/nice but plenty of room for personal touches. Hopefully you get a result that makes it worthwhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 House finish came up really nice! Hate to say it, but the mis-matching of timber levels on the steps makes me sad. Though they may be temporary, if so no worries. I'm a stickler for details though and it gave me a mad twitch. Good job either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bling said: House finish came up really nice! Hate to say it, but the mis-matching of timber levels on the steps makes me sad. Though they may be temporary, if so no worries. I'm a stickler for details though and it gave me a mad twitch. Good job either way. On the side of the steps? Yea, the top boards are close to cover up the framing timber behind, kind a rock and a hard place with what we could do to make it functional and attractive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nzstato Posted September 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2021 Bring on L3.... paint touch ups done, stager been and gone, listing pics an vids taken. Pity the asphalt was completed the arvo the pics were done. Looking good, new listing is imminent 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzstato Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Here we go again... https://www.davidbuckley.co.nz/properties/1-3-eden-st-mosgiel/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 How long after the first open home till you park the Series on the brand new driveway? Every successful Open Home needs a leaky transmission seal to trample gear oil though the new carpet, even private and virtual ones! Seriously, GLWS man, hope it goes well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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