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by Joelm » Feb 26, 2024 4:16 pm in Outdoor Living

Yep, efflorescence as mentioned above. You could look to clean it with a "acid" based cleaner and then seal with a penetrating sealer. This may not stop it entirely but…

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Landscaper to Avoid - VictoriaLandscaper to Avoid - Victoria

by miteq » May 02, 2024 10:01 pm in General Discussion

It pains me to do this, but I feel that I need to get the word out and ensure others don't have the same outcome as me. Avoid dealing…

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May 02, 2024 10:01 pm
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Tree Worries.Tree Worries.

by Sleepless Knights » Apr 24, 2024 1:47 pm in Building A New House

It's not the roots themselves it's the effect they have on soil moisture. You should have bored piers or screw piles to stop slab settlement. If the trees are removed…

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May 02, 2024 9:50 pm
Screed First TimerScreed First Timer

by renovator_me » May 02, 2024 9:50 pm in General Discussion

Any tilers here that can answer this question. Today we screeded our balcony. How long before I can assess if it is a success or a failure. it looks a bit flaky and like…

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renovator_me
May 02, 2024 9:50 pm
Potential Asbestos?Potential Asbestos?

by k.art » May 02, 2024 7:42 pm in Renovation + Home Improvement

That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard. Get it checked but typically asbestos was used in wet areas and plaster board or Masonite in other areas

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chippy
May 02, 2024 8:52 pm
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Ceiling Joist/s Timber quality QuestionCeiling Joist/s Timber quality Question

by Anna Balasz » May 02, 2024 8:29 pm in General Discussion

It's MGP 10 which means every length has been machine graded to it's specified engineered strength. It may not look pretty and if you where hand picking your timbers you…

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chippy
May 02, 2024 8:46 pm
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Advice getting concrete tile roof pressure washedAdvice getting concrete tile roof pressure washed

by bullborts » May 02, 2024 7:42 pm in General Discussion

Hi all, My concrete tile roof (pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/d2GiHJH) over the last 5 years has gotten to the point it needs a clean. Unsure why previous owner…

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bullborts
May 02, 2024 7:42 pm
Removing rust from steel i beamsRemoving rust from steel i beams

by jimbo73 » Apr 29, 2024 12:41 pm in General Discussion

thanks, yes they are dry , thats a good idea with fish oil as sanding will be hard

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Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in LindfieldDesigning, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield
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by Ashington Homes » Mar 12, 2024 5:24 am in Building A New House

Thanks. I guess it's easier for us as we do this every day so for the most part we know what we want and can give the designers a clear idea as to what we want. The…

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