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How to install Hardie Axon cladding using cavity battens?
Hi, Im looking to using hardie board axon cladding and just looking for confirmation on using timber battens for it. The information I’ve found is battens need to be 35x70mm and up to 1200mm centres so I wouldn’t need to batten every stud which will be 450mm centres. Is this correct or can the batten sizes be smaller? Also…
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How to build a flat roof for a backyard studio?
Hi, I will be building a studio in our backyard which will have a flat roof (5 degree pitch). And I was looking at getting timber ordered for it and hoping I can get some confirmation of what are the timber pieces that will span across the roof from wall to wall called (these will have roof battens and then colorbond…
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How to build timber framing around sewer waste vent pipe stack?
Hi, I will be building a timber frame studio in our backyard, the plumbing and concrete slab has already been set. Im relatively comfortable with the frame I need to build however the only item Im not clear on how to frame out comes to the plumbing vent stack (also not entirely clear whats its referred to as I've seen it…
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How to build studio wall against retaining wall?
Hi, We are currently undertaking large backyard renovations and I will be performing a large part of a studio build as part of that. The concrete slab is already laid and 2 sides will be easy to frame and clad on as they are open and the edge of the slab falls off into garden and landscape areas however 2 sides will be up…
