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Originally Posted by AstroViking
That looks good - far easier to build than doing it all yourself.
Given the kits come with most of the hardware, how do they compare (cost-wise) to a DIY solution? (Thinking that small fittings like bolts, nails, fastenings, etc will add up over the whole project.)
Cheers,
V
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These kits are pretty expensive, like triple the cost of my complete medium size roll off roof observatory build ( which included my footings including the pier footing). Much of the cost your seeing in these kits relates to shipping, Inbound GST and the retailers margin. Add on what a concrete trade guy will charge you to dig out and form a slab, and the cost of a footing for your pier.
Sure log type assembly seems easy, but no easier than a typical stud and noggin wall, built to Aus building code. I would be asking about the type of timber used to mill those pieces, is it kiln dried and treated in some way, etc. Still it's your money and I am sure someone will buy one.