depends on the type of tiles and climate but our old concrete tiles lasted almost 50 years and had been repointed and painted in the last 15 years but ongoing problems with waterproofing convinced us to replace the old tiles with Colorbond steel roofing, fascias and gutters...(we also vacuum cleaned the roof space and installed new ceiling insulation, replaced all the old electrical wiring and added a power point and light inside the roof for future inspections) not very glamorous but the $150 we made from recylcing the old wiring was a nice surprise after all the hard work and expense!

Its a question we often get asked as most of our construction require an approval process. So now is the time to start not only your thinking, but getting the ‘nuts & bolts’ together in the process to your outdoor living area. Why? Because every year we get the phone call in December, almost begging us to get their deck or patio cover completed for Christmas which just isn’t going to happen. To read more about this topic.....

I allow approx. 3 weeks for an initial concept if I have contour surveys, etc. already at hand. This also includes working around other projects not just a solid 3 weeks on yours only. If it was complex then allowing more time would have been obvious to the designer. Basic concept plan could be a floor plan/s or could be a quality rendering in 3D with floor plans and elevations? Most jobs have site specific challenges but these are well known usually as the fee proposal would have been adjusted to suit. What were the fee's? Is there an initial start engagement fee thats already paid? What are they covering such as design and plans only or the full architectural service from start to finish? Could be better to cut your losses and go elsewhere. Choosing the right designer is equally important as choosing the builder and this may not be reflected in the fee's! Paying more may not be the better outcome as is paying too little.

Can you post a floor plan and a couple more pics? Do you need to the space to have functionality eg bookcase, study or just look appealing? I’d lean towards a long credenza, you may need to put two together and what house doesn’t need storage. I’d hang artwork above.