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daxt0r wrote:Jerry84 wrote:Prices have increased significantly in the construction industry within the last 6 months. A 4x4 aluminum window went up from around $800 to $1000. And this has been the norm across the board. A simple wooden pitch pine door is just over $500, up from $425 max. Haven't reached plumbing as yet so can't comment on that.daxt0r wrote:anyone did finishes touches on house recently and would have bought windows, door, electrical and plumbing fixtures? where has the bess prices rite now with how things goin?
I'm looking at 4x4 as it seems a good size, not sure yet between upvc or aluminum as on the interwebs there is conflicting info on which is better, any recommendations on size an type?
yea boy rel pressure on d pump!
Where you see 4x4 windows for 1000, cheapest i saw was like 1300 an most closer to 1500 :/
You think prices will go back down eventually or like all things in Trinidad goes up but doesn't come down with market forces?
carluva wrote:But according to some vids I have seen, that same scissors jack can be thrown at an impact resistant window and the unit will remain intact.
*shrugs shoulders*
I would definitely look into this as Domus windows are normally good. Any further information on this would be appreciated thoughcarluva wrote:Have you guys explored the value proposition of using the impact rated hurricane UPVC windows available from Domus versus using your typical UPVC/Aluminium windows and then fitting with burglar proofing?
A colleague of mines is doing his windows and doors with Domus and using the hurricane resistant units and said that for his 16 windows, at current market prices for commodities, he will be saving money versus using normal windows and burglar proofing. And safety is not compromised as the windows are impact rated, plus there is a burglar alarm system which as we know is fairly standard on builds these days.
Personally, I always loved the look of windows only and have found that burglar proofing of any type spoils windows.daxt0r wrote:Jerry84 wrote:Prices have increased significantly in the construction industry within the last 6 months. A 4x4 aluminum window went up from around $800 to $1000. And this has been the norm across the board. A simple wooden pitch pine door is just over $500, up from $425 max. Haven't reached plumbing as yet so can't comment on that.daxt0r wrote:anyone did finishes touches on house recently and would have bought windows, door, electrical and plumbing fixtures? where has the bess prices rite now with how things goin?
I'm looking at 4x4 as it seems a good size, not sure yet between upvc or aluminum as on the interwebs there is conflicting info on which is better, any recommendations on size an type?
yea boy rel pressure on d pump!
Where you see 4x4 windows for 1000, cheapest i saw was like 1300 an most closer to 1500 :/
You think prices will go back down eventually or like all things in Trinidad goes up but doesn't come down with market forces?
Jerry84 wrote:What about aluminum door frames... Anyone knows the prices of those now??
36", 32" & 28"
You need to specify the width and depth (how many block heights), if capping is required, are blocks to be rendered (plastered) or flush point, if cow mouth are required, any horizonal bracing... All variables that affect the cost as there is no typical box drainThe_Honourable wrote:Question, how much would you average the labor cost of a typical box drain approximately 260 feet in length?
*KRONIK* wrote:Ok guys
Need some advice here
Gonna start a garage/shed 20x20
Using steel frame 2x4 I-beam
Shed gonna be outside of the building setback so as not to interfere with the foundation space in time to come.
Building with bolts and gussets so we can dismantle and move it later on to inside/back of the property.
So i getting someone to do the fabrication offsite
But he told me to sort the foundation
I was thinking auger and cast piles at the 4 corners with the bolts sticking out like they do with those steel framed buildings.
Is this safe/structually sound?
I dont want to cast the floor as the entire floor etc will need to be removed in the future to put the fence etc.
So i was thinking minimal for foundation in terms of sqft.
Now the shed will be faced with usual trini weather
Heavy winds, rain etc, so i need to be sure it can withstand these elements at their peak.
For those who have a better idea or any suggestions
Please advise.
*KRONIK* wrote:Ok
Well we aint reach as far as purchasing materials yet, so what y'all recommend 6" i-beams for the corners?
I know steel prices are "sir steel" nowpugboy wrote:big money now*KRONIK* wrote:Ok
Well we aint reach as far as purchasing materials yet, so what y'all recommend 6" i-beams for the corners?
I considered that purlin thingpugboy wrote:i saw a place where they used 2 6" C purlins tacked together to make a big hollow post.
not sure if it works out cheaper now but would have been a lot cheaper years ago for a quick and dirty shed
Have you all seen the prices of 2x4 ibeams now? Well steel on the whole?? Actually not just the ibeams but purlins, building materials in general? Exorbitantly high*KRONIK* wrote:Ok
Well we aint reach as far as purchasing materials yet, so what y'all recommend 6" i-beams for the corners?
Jerry84 wrote:Have you all seen the prices of 2x4 ibeams now? Well steel on the whole?? Actually not just the ibeams but purlins, building materials in general? Exorbitantly high*KRONIK* wrote:Ok
Well we aint reach as far as purchasing materials yet, so what y'all recommend 6" i-beams for the corners?
YeaJerry84 wrote:Have you all seen the prices of 2x4 ibeams now? Well steel on the whole?? Actually not just the ibeams but purlins, building materials in general? Exorbitantly high*KRONIK* wrote:Ok
Well we aint reach as far as purchasing materials yet, so what y'all recommend 6" i-beams for the corners?
Will update when i go shopping aroundmatix wrote:What’s the price of the 2*4 beams?
Jerry84 wrote:Have you all seen the prices of 2x4 ibeams now? Well steel on the whole?? Actually not just the ibeams but purlins, building materials in general? Exorbitantly high*KRONIK* wrote:Ok
Well we aint reach as far as purchasing materials yet, so what y'all recommend 6" i-beams for the corners?
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