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asad ali
asad ali
23 November 2017

Does Anyone Recognize this patio cover

Does Anyone Recognize this patio cover

Can anyone tell me a name of company who makes this

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asad ali
Nov 23, 2017 1:25 am
mike16889
mike16889
2 November 2017

Outdoor Spa Cover Awning pergola ideas/plans

Outdoor Spa Cover Awning pergola ideas/plans

this seems to be a good starting point: http://www.hyne.com.au/documents/Featur ... _final.pdf that's what i used to draw up these plans viewtopic.php?f=53&t=90096 i'm…

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mike16889
Nov 02, 2017 7:05 am
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
31 October 2017

Deck/pergola roof options

Deck/pergola roof options

Awesome. Lucky duck, those roofs are the best :)

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cat_dunc
Oct 31, 2017 10:02 pm
cat_dunc
building-expert
building-expert
16 October 2017

Deck Roofing Extension

Deck Roofing Extension

Roofed structure will require building permit

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building-expert
Oct 16, 2017 5:50 am
building-expert
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 October 2017

Outdoor floating paving system in Australia?

Outdoor floating paving system in Australia?

We had our house renovated a few months ago, we also built a porch since we wanted to make the most out of our yard. I consulted some architects from Melbourne, this being…

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SaveH2O
Oct 05, 2017 2:01 pm
SaveH2O
lazydays
lazydays
29 September 2017

Modwood and Hardiedeck

Modwood and Hardiedeck

Hardiedeck is completely different family...it's 19mm AC planks with beveled and slotted side for quick and easy fixing with their method. You can easily slot it together…

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lazydays
Sep 29, 2017 11:31 am

Done a couple of merbau decks but just love the hardi deck I did, plus accepted the fact not to make it look like timber and used the recommendation to paint it with heavy…

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lazydays
Sep 29, 2017 8:59 am
cross74
cross74
28 September 2017

Colorbond fence colours

Colorbond fence colours

We have been asked by the neighbours if we want to change the boundary fence. I am ok with this and just want to work out what colour to go. It is currently a Pale…

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cross74
Sep 28, 2017 11:43 am
Althom
Althom
27 September 2017

Waterproof area for BBQ?

Waterproof area for BBQ?

You may be right if you stick with the open plan you've got but if you do go with that outdoor kitchen you're going to need to protect it from the weather. Personally I…

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Althom
Sep 27, 2017 6:38 pm
Althom
RachM
RachM
23 September 2017

Fencing Advice

Fencing Advice

Hi all, Just after some fencing advice. We are currently building a house, not on a corner block. So it will need to be fenced at the back and two sides. We are…

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RachM
Sep 23, 2017 11:03 pm
RachM
JM1911A1
JM1911A1
13 September 2017

How Much Space Do I Need?! (BBQ, dining, outdoor seating)

How Much Space Do I Need?! (BBQ, dining, outdoor seating)

Hi JM1911A1. At the risk of sounding a bit "selly" as I do own a company thefurnitureshack.com.au. I feel like I am qualified do comment! 9.5 x 4 is a perfect size to fit…

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JM1911A1
Sep 13, 2017 2:37 pm
JM1911A1
arrow224
arrow224
8 September 2017

Fencing in Mickleham?

Fencing in Mickleham?

I paid $86 per metre.

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arrow224
Sep 08, 2017 11:16 am
PVBuild
PVBuild
5 September 2017

Best wood to use for decking?

Best wood to use for decking?

Merbau has to be treated correctly otherwise it will leech colour and stain surrounding material. Make sure whoever is installing it does that before hand. We'll be using…

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PVBuild
Sep 05, 2017 10:11 pm
Adelaide Girl
Adelaide Girl
5 September 2017

Patio Size????

Patio Size????

Thanks PVBuild. I think we'll have to stick with 2.8m patio....my partner isn't willing to sacrifice any more grass for the patio (which he thinks we will never use). The…

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Adelaide Girl
Sep 05, 2017 8:35 am
damos75
damos75
23 July 2017

Building a ladder stair

Building a ladder stair

Hi all, I need to build a few ladder type stair cases outdoors. It will be to allow stairs over rocks as well as one set rising approximately 3 .metres. The 3 metre one…

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damos75
Jul 23, 2017 9:16 pm
Corallake
Corallake
21 June 2017

Pizza ovens- Brick or stainless steel

Pizza ovens- Brick or stainless steel

Home Fires is Sydney's most established heating shop, they offer some pizza ovens with good prices.…

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Corallake
Jun 21, 2017 9:35 pm
Corallake
GLO
GLO
12 June 2017

Bird Control

Bird Control

How to remove Bird Pest *Remove food scraps from around your home *Install vent covers *Use perch repellents *Set up visual repellents Hope this helps!

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GLO
Jun 12, 2017 6:23 pm
measure
measure
13 May 2017

Composite decking

Composite decking

Rot is timber’s worst enemy. Check several different areas of the deck for decaying timber: · Ledger board · Support posts · Joists · …

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measure
May 13, 2017 10:38 pm
KrissM123
KrissM123
12 May 2017

Sydney Pergola Recommendations

Sydney Pergola Recommendations

Can anyone recommend a top Sydney pergola company, preferably one that does insulated pergolas with sun strips? I've done loads of research on different companies and…

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KrissM123
May 12, 2017 1:41 pm
jacob.edwards97
jacob.edwards97
2 May 2017

Alfresco area - as part of build or add on afterwards

Alfresco area - as part of build or add on afterwards

The money you place into your alfresco will be seen when you go to sell your house, while you get to enjoy it for what it is in the mean time. If you add it later it will…

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jacob.edwards97
May 02, 2017 9:30 pm
eloisehryan1978
eloisehryan1978
1 May 2017

Patio roof options

Patio roof options

Hi I'm sure this question has been asked many times but I was hoping for some advice on the best material for my patio roof. It is a flat roof west facing and is mounted…

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eloisehryan1978
May 01, 2017 4:09 pm
Satria
Satria
24 April 2017

Thinking of not building a alfresco - but doing a veranda in

Thinking of not building a alfresco - but doing a veranda in

I'm in the midst of trying to finalise the Rathdowne by simonds. The one thing I'm not sure I want to add or not is the Alfresco. Its $6k to build with them (without…

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Satria
Apr 24, 2017 5:16 pm

Hi All, A bit of a weird idea. Basically we are thinking about creating a outdoor BBQ kitchen which overlooks our future swimming pool. Our alfresco has 2 concrete…

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measure
Apr 03, 2017 9:23 pm
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
21 February 2017

Freostone UK Stormstone

Freostone UK Stormstone

Hello. yeah i used stormstone pavers. For this i concrened to http://www.matsgrids.co.uk You can concern to matsgrids they provides you all the info and guides very…

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lazandjohn
Feb 21, 2017 6:34 pm
schkorpio
schkorpio
16 February 2017

Will This Be Structurally Sound?

Will This Be Structurally Sound?

Excellent, thanks :)

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schkorpio
Feb 16, 2017 5:55 pm
schkorpio
Miami Stainless
Miami Stainless
15 February 2017

Deck balustrade and roof options

Deck balustrade and roof options

Hi, I have just noticed your comment, I work for Miami Stainless and they have an online wire balustrade and stainless steel post calculator. Gives instant online…

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Miami Stainless
Feb 15, 2017 2:39 pm
Miami Stainless
chuth77
chuth77
31 December 2016

Is the conduit to my outdoor power outlet routed properly?

Is the conduit to my outdoor power outlet routed properly?

Need to see some photos to make comment, but if he's not a licensed electrician then its is certainly illegal!

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chuth77
Dec 31, 2016 6:57 pm
TashPaul
TashPaul
28 December 2016

Ideas for improving look of timber fence

Ideas for improving look of timber fence

Hi there, we moved to our new home last week. I am searching for fencing which will make my home look good and elegant. While discussing with my friend, he suggested me…

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TashPaul
Dec 28, 2016 1:32 pm
TashPaul
Rod Bradley
Rod Bradley
26 December 2016

Build a Punkawallah

Build a Punkawallah

On a recent visit to Mission Beach I saw mechanical air moving system working in an outdoor area of a Cafe, they called it a Punkawallah. I would like to try to make a…

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Rod Bradley
Dec 26, 2016 3:56 pm
Turtle1
Turtle1
16 December 2016

Building an Outdoor BBQ Grill

Building an Outdoor BBQ Grill

hmm do these look suspiciously like marketing questions??

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Turtle1
Dec 16, 2016 1:28 pm
Turtle1
Turtle1
Turtle1
16 December 2016

Are you struggling with the design of your garden?

Are you struggling with the design of your garden?

Go with your passion. Choosing colours you like help. So do considerations around how much time you want to maintain the garden. Also how much are you actually going to…

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Turtle1
Dec 16, 2016 12:00 pm
Turtle1
meeks
meeks
8 December 2016

Cost effective benchtops

Cost effective benchtops

It is not necessary that cost effective benchtops are good in quality also. So, make sure of that.

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meeks
Dec 08, 2016 9:01 pm
cat_dunc
cat_dunc
24 November 2016

Ornamental pear problem

Ornamental pear problem

If you get tapatalk on your phone it's very easy to post pictures. :)

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cat_dunc
Nov 24, 2016 2:08 pm
cat_dunc
Charley
Charley
6 November 2016

Patio makeover ideas?

Patio makeover ideas?

Our alfresco is 8m long and we have outdoor table and chairs at one end and BBQ at the other and timber look tiles for the flooring.

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Charley
Nov 06, 2016 7:18 pm
hazzadate
hazzadate
21 October 2016

Roof Extenda alternative

Roof Extenda alternative

Hi all, I want to build a patio cover over the existing wooden deck and attached to the wooden house. I like the look of the roof extenda brackets however I am wondering…

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hazzadate
Oct 21, 2016 5:46 pm
BuidingPizzaOven
BuidingPizzaOven
28 September 2016

Building a pizza oven - bluestone base

Building a pizza oven - bluestone base

Hi megantempleton, Was just wondering how you went with your bluestone bench top. Have you had any trouble with the heat from the pizza oven? I would like to do the same…

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BuidingPizzaOven
Sep 28, 2016 12:37 pm
lp77
lp77
25 September 2016

alfresco timber lined ceiling

alfresco timber lined ceiling

Anyone?

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lp77
Sep 25, 2016 10:58 pm
Bluebull80
Bluebull80
20 September 2016

Stratco Pro-Beam and Decking

Stratco Pro-Beam and Decking

Hello all While purchasing an outback at Stratco I had a rush of blood and got them to add the pro-beam sub floor, 4 x 3m. It has since arrived and I have put it together…

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Bluebull80
Sep 20, 2016 9:03 pm
Marty3333
Marty3333
6 September 2016

Ceiling under Pergola

Ceiling under Pergola

Hi all, hoping to get a bit of advice on installing a ceiling under a timber pergola, in particular what cost effective materials to use. The obvious materials that spring…

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Marty3333
Sep 06, 2016 11:23 am
nicenurse
nicenurse
2 September 2016

Bali Hut

Bali Hut

Would these still be the correct size if the Bali hut was to be 5 metres x 5 metres to the outside of posts (250mm square ironbark posts , which are already purchased)…

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nicenurse
Sep 02, 2016 9:55 pm
bne
bne
23 August 2016

Cost of ground level deck

Cost of ground level deck

hi there .. first time poster here .. I am in the process of trying to get a few quotes for a ground level deck thats approximately 56 sqm in size and less than a…

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bne
Aug 23, 2016 1:16 pm
Green thumbs 16
Green thumbs 16
21 August 2016

Front yard landscaping

Front yard landscaping

We live on the Gold Coast and have a small 3 bedroom house. Currently there is a slightly raised garden across the front of the house -the edge is rounded rocks about a…

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Green thumbs 16
Aug 21, 2016 6:52 pm
alexkb
alexkb
20 August 2016

First time oiling Batu deck

First time oiling Batu deck

Hi all, I have a Batu deck that has never been oiled. It's now 4 months old, but I was waiting for September to come around so that the oil will dry properly - I hope this…

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alexkb
Aug 20, 2016 4:43 pm
AceFI
AceFI
13 August 2016

deck and pergola design & install

deck and pergola design & install

hi all. at the very early stages of designing our deck and pergola. i am querying where posts should be installed. have attached a draft of what we are looking to…

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AceFI
Aug 13, 2016 2:53 pm
Kat_1025
Kat_1025
8 August 2016

Fencing Question

Fencing Question

Really this is not a bad idea to do fencing for outside of your home, you may go for do this. It will give a good look wherever you used it.

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Kat_1025
Aug 08, 2016 8:22 pm
NelopeJ88
NelopeJ88
5 August 2016

Exterior colour scheme advice

Exterior colour scheme advice

I can't see the second photo but I agree that the first looks a bit dull and dreary. A lighter colour might help liven it up a bit.

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NelopeJ88
Aug 05, 2016 9:35 pm
NelopeJ88
chrismarshall3
chrismarshall3
30 June 2016

Is this big enough?

Is this big enough?

We are getting an outdoor area but just wondering with sizes is it going to be enough? We have a 4m x 3m section and a 4m x 4.2m section together so 8m wide and 3-4m…

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chrismarshall3
Jun 30, 2016 1:48 pm
marisa@artilux
marisa@artilux
29 June 2016

How realistic are bi-fold doors to alfresco areas?

How realistic are bi-fold doors to alfresco areas?

If your concern is insects, there are solutions to screening bifold doors. You could opt for retractable flyscreens or pleated flyscreens that tuck away out of site when…

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marisa@artilux
Jun 29, 2016 4:57 pm
isaac.stanbury
isaac.stanbury
23 June 2016

Colourbond fencing

Colourbond fencing

Hi, Have you tried ATF? I have my fencing needs done by them and I must say that they really did a great job. You should try it. And they're very responsive too. You can…

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isaac.stanbury
Jun 23, 2016 12:43 pm

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