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sydney driveway concreteThat's correct, i would even add extra reinforcement to support the incline. but then again when the concrete gets cut, you would have an unlikely event of cracking. Waterproofing and turn ups / flashingThanks builderforlife
Yes we're thinking of getting someone to take a look. Just wanted to know if our expectations were wrong.
As this turn up is on the front of the… low line deckingDo you want to make up the 90mm or have a small step. if you are happy to have a small step.
You can secure 75x38 treated hardwood straight to the concrete using 60x6mm… mgilla replied 26 May 2012 ago deck lightsall comes down to size of transformer, cable size. The size of these two are determined by the amount of lights you run and the watts, being led they use hardly any lights. BBQ always starting fat firesflame ups are great on a bbq....
fat fires are really only caused by a few things
1. you dont clean your bbq enough, not clean the grill, i mean take the grill off,… HELP WITH concrete foundation for postMgilla is right with the timber or steel posts, flat bases (or stirrups) packed up with gal washers. Fill the gap underneath with non-shrink grout available from Bunnings… Stack stone for planterThe reason I mentioned "tile" is because stack stones seems to come with several of them pre-joined, much like mosaic sheets, rather than individual… teak outdoor furnitureHey Everybody, Have a nice Day
After a LONG year & now we are concentrating on my in Backyard… Dollar replied 9 November 2011 ago Building a Deck questionsThanks
Decided on 450mm spacings.
I found plenty of videos showing different
building methods and things not to do.
I will make a smaller deck as an experiment
around… And yes I'm a perfectionist..
Then you need to get out the tape with a few seats and boards to find out exactly what seat height, depth… Timber Decking - Mixing the Size of BoardsLaila, I'm doing a job in the next couple of weeks that will run altetnating size of board. The client initially wanted the deck in a herring bone pattern but it was going… chippy replied 20 October 2011 ago What about something like this? The chairs are stored in the centre of the table legs then the table… Solar outdoor showerLike the solar shower bags there won't be any control over the water temperature and some days the water will be HOT!!! Not sure how much the shower holds but looks like… Cushions for Built in SeatingWe have included some built in seating/benches in our new courtyard garden design.
This might be a silly question but it is best to wear the extra cost and buy… Laila started a topic 19 October 2011 ago LailaOct 19, 2011 1:37 pm How high an attached pergola should be?Our pergola will have to be attached to the house on 1 side (this will be the long dimension, about 8m) and open on all other sides.
At the house side (where it's… Lex started a topic 19 October 2011 ago Types of timber for pergolasI'm learning that there is not just one "standard" timber type used for pergolas. So when we get quotes, we might not be comparing like for like.
Some quotes specify… Lex started a topic 14 October 2011 ago timber over concrete stepsHi Blocka,
I am not aware of the actual article that you're seeking but the alarm bell went off when you said that the project was covering concrete steps… plants that possums wont eat........My sister uses chicken wire to protect any of her favourite plants from the wallabies. And if the plant grows through the wire, the wallabies help "trim" the plant… Screening out neighbors over rockCould a pergola coming out from the roofline offer privacy. You could grow an attractive climber on it too soften the look. Or even a awning perhaps recommendations for pool renovation company?My parents are located near Penrith and wanting to re-line their concrete pool, re-do the coping, get clear glass fencing and possibly a new pool filter. Does anyone have… zozo started a topic 25 July 2011 ago Show us your alfresco!Ok look fabulous.
I would show you ours but it's looking a tad messy and not photo quality. Plants that need planting. Dollar replied 11 June 2011 ago Composite Hardwood PostsMy builder is building a covered deck, he has used composite hardwood posts. Which look awful the posts were not intended to be painted but stained just like the Merbau… Bigtop started a topic 5 May 2011 ago Corner pergola anyone?The best option is to have it drawn on your house, using 3D cad then you can visualise from all angles. We can also plot animated shadow patterns if needed even inside… cherub replied 20 April 2011 ago OUTDOOR TIMBER SCREENINGlove this timber screen...will definately be needing it in out backyard.....sydney neighbours :S jess p replied 18 April 2011 ago Temporary outdoor flooringMy neighbours gathered up all of the empty brick pallets from surrounding builds and used those (up-side is it raises the alfresco floor level to about the height of the… grom40 replied 14 April 2011 ago Cubby house sandpitI would line it with weed mat to keep the soil separate from the sand but allow any water to drain.
Sand from a builders merchant should be… Concrete spa QuestionsHi,
This is my 1st post here so firstly, hello all 
I have a very nice inground pool in my house and we are looking to add a spa in the pool area. There are alot of… pales started a topic 28 March 2011 ago palesMar 28, 2011 12:02 pm Lining for raised vege bedWhat type of lining do you use for a raised garden bed with a water well?
Is builder's plastic ok or should you get some rubber material?
I'd think the builders plastic… 1sthome started a topic 24 February 2011 ago Mortar/Grout for PaversThanks, cherub. I wrote exactly the opposite from what I was thinking  ... I meant that it's more complex with the garden strip 
Anyway, the… Lex replied 14 February 2011 ago sydney pool showdid anyone visit sydney pool show on the week end? if so what did you think? Lap and Cap FencingDown here, I take it that's somewhere in the Shire? Funnily enough, we have just moved out of the Shire. Not that I don't like the Shire, just that it's just… pace replied 10 February 2011 ago
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