Weigh the cost of building versus the return on your investment in the balance and you may find a granny flat can offer a great return for years to come and can add value to your home should you decide to sell. *Cost and prices in this article are indicative and should only be used as a guide.
The needles are generally made of a heat-treatable stainless steel or carbon steel. To prevent corrosion, many are nickel plated. Depending on the style of device used, the main body of the tube can be made of plastic, glass, or both.
A variety of components are used to make ballpoint pens, including plastic, metal and chemicals. In most ballpoint pens, the writing sphere is made from brass, although you can also use steel or tungsten. In metal pens, the body, ink cartridge and spring are also made of brass or aluminum. Virtually all ballpoint pens contain a significant amount of plastic. Even the most expensive pens use plastic for the push button, ink cartridge, cap and tip.