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StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 March 2018

Decking

Decking

Timber Decking , BIM 3D model, schematics, useful data on materials, labour and costs can be viewed If you have any questions, ideas, requests post here Cheers Chris

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 25, 2018 6:36 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
8 December

Water/sticky substance oozing out of grout on hot days

Water/sticky substance oozing out of grout on hot days

Possible cause could be grout mix had lower/higher water than recommended and/or waterproofing compromised.

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Eng. B A
Dec 08, 2024 1:02 pm

G'day! I'm looking for options to try and cut noise down in my patio. I'd like to avoid building another fence so looking at options or anything I can do to…

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Big Woofa
Oct 13, 2024 12:28 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
19 September

How to fix overflowing gutter with new Pergola

How to fix overflowing gutter with new Pergola
1, 2

Can you post some photos and a diagram?

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SaveH2O
Sep 19, 2024 5:41 pm
SaveH2O
miteq
miteq
13 September

clean outdoor porcelain tiles

clean outdoor porcelain tiles

For the gum tree stains you'll need to use a chlorine based cleaner to remove them. Something like this will work pretty good: https://miteq.com.au/masonry-cleaner-303/

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miteq
Sep 13, 2024 9:33 am
miteq
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
5 September

Raising alfresco floor question

Raising alfresco floor question

have you considered tiling instead? Then you'd have that height to account for the tile glue and tiles. Alliteratively, youll need it screeded of you want levels to match

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ponzutwo
Sep 05, 2024 2:31 pm
icyweet
icyweet
20 August

Diagonal cables

Diagonal cables

Thanks. The issue is the extra cost. We don't understand why we need to run an underground type cable on a surface when it doesn't need to be.

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icyweet
Aug 20, 2024 1:31 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 August

rainwater tank pvc or stainless steel

rainwater tank pvc or stainless steel

Plumbers are not trained in rainwater harvesting best practice, they just copy each other. Using a cut down milk crate is a good option as it has a perforated base. If…

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SaveH2O
Aug 14, 2024 6:24 pm
SaveH2O
Althom
Althom
24 July

External Sensor Flood light

External Sensor Flood light

I used Mr Beams battery powered sensor lights. No wiring required, batteries are normal D size and last 10-12 months even at the front of the house where they go off when…

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Althom
Jul 24, 2024 6:27 pm
Althom
Julie A
Julie A
19 July

Outdoor chairs

Outdoor chairs

Anyone got any recommendations for outdoor chairs that won't rot? I don't want a flimsy plastic chair. I'm thinking something that looks like wood, but isn't wood.

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Julie A
Jul 19, 2024 2:04 pm
Canbguy
Canbguy
1 July

Patio Strip Heaters

Patio Strip Heaters

Hi, We are redoing our backyard and as part of that…

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Canbguy
Jul 01, 2024 8:31 pm
chippy
chippy
21 June

In-Built BBQ suggestion

In-Built BBQ suggestion

They all come set up for LPG as standard. You need to buy the conversion kit and your plumber/gas fitter changes over the regulator and jets when they install it.

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chippy
Jun 21, 2024 2:14 pm
chippy

What is the point of having a stirrup, no worries I'll fix it

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mybigdeck
May 20, 2024 1:14 pm

My Electrical roughing is going on. What type of Outdoor heater recommended in Alfresco sized 3000mm x 3000mm below. I asked electrician to give 15amp power point in…

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Sara thy
May 17, 2024 11:15 pm
Pulse
Pulse
9 May

Tiles cracked anyway to fix?

Tiles cracked anyway to fix?

how on earth did that happen? the tiles need to be replaced, I’d be checking the concrete slab too, either tile needs to be loose or the slab cracked I would think

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Pulse
May 09, 2024 8:02 pm

Our external decking was only installed 2 months ago, and already moulded, with cracks, and some timber decolorated. The decking is in an exposed area, uncovered in our…

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icyweet
May 09, 2024 10:09 am
miteq
miteq
2 May

Cleaning

Cleaning

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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miteq
May 02, 2024 10:09 pm
miteq

What type of tile is best for outdoor patios?

What type of tile is best for outdoor patios?

Natural stone tiles like slate, travertine, and limestone add a timeless, elegant look to…

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jacoobjohn01
Mar 05, 2024 8:52 pm
jacoobjohn01

Hi @bashworth This is rather an old post, but is relevant to my scenario. I have a charged line rain water system. We get a bit of soil and water from the neighbours…

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tasneem.lodhi
Feb 09, 2024 10:00 am
Yiannakis50
Yiannakis50
5 February

Decking & Span Table

Decking & Span Table

Hi, Really struggling to find some consistency amongst Span Tables, can anyone help…

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Yiannakis50
Feb 05, 2024 4:09 pm
Mofflepop
Mofflepop
29 January

Dig pool now or later?

Dig pool now or later?

So this topic was created a loooong time ago! (Back when I first met my husband and our son is now 10! Haha) but it is very relevant to me. I know we will…

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Mofflepop
Jan 29, 2024 9:06 pm
Mofflepop
cathie
cathie
5 January

Composite decking choices

Composite decking choices
1, 2

no body mentioned it wasn't rated for FNQ until I contacted Modwood about my issue. If its not rated for FNQ why would it be available for sale here? I said if you…

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cathie
Jan 05, 2024 3:41 pm
supersleuth
supersleuth
22 December 2023

Low Deck Build - Tuff Blocks on pavers

Low Deck Build - Tuff Blocks on pavers

Those span tables can be pushed a little for a low deck if you dont mind a little flex. Last deck I did, I pushed it a little and it was still rock solid - no noticeable…

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supersleuth
Dec 22, 2023 12:58 pm
osumme007
osumme007
29 October 2023

Outdoor Blinds for Pergola

Outdoor Blinds for Pergola

About a year ago, I embarked on a DIY project to construct an outdoor Pergola, which measures approximately 5.2 meters by 4.0…

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37331
osumme007
Oct 29, 2023 8:23 pm
BerlinGarden
BerlinGarden
27 September 2023

Design Puzzle Help

Design Puzzle Help

G'day I'm trying to put in some privacy screening on my rental rooftop on a tight budget. I've already invested about $500 in the supplies for this. The issue is…

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BerlinGarden
Sep 27, 2023 5:46 pm
MarkusjOZ
MarkusjOZ
26 September 2023

Deck joist, bearer and posts

Deck joist, bearer and posts

Seconded; we just used these last weekend to build a small deck. They worked perfectly as we have bluestone in the area where we wanted to build so digging down was not…

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MarkusjOZ
Sep 26, 2023 8:23 am
MarkusjOZ
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
9 August 2023

Deck subframe options for very low height

Deck subframe options for very low height

This guys other videos are great too. Shame his shtick is bad dad jokes. But one or two during a 10 min video is tolerable. Good communicator

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ponzutwo
Aug 09, 2023 7:51 am
Knav
Knav
4 July 2023

Decking to the Boundary Line (NSW)

Decking to the Boundary Line (NSW)

I just built a deck in vic on a small boundary lot and had to buid 900mm from side boundary. In vic if your block is under 300qm you have to amend the original house…

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Knav
Jul 04, 2023 8:20 am
building-expert
building-expert
21 June 2023

New Pergola

New Pergola

Is there a building permit? RU in Victoria? What is the value of the building contract?

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building-expert
Jun 21, 2023 1:23 pm
building-expert
rmcconnell
rmcconnell
13 June 2023

Sound Proof Modular Fence recommendations

Sound Proof Modular Fence recommendations

Hi We have a road close to our place and only an old flimsy wooden fence between us and the Neighbour closest to the road. Any ideas on a sound proof modular fence. Like…

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rmcconnell
Jun 13, 2023 11:08 am
zillah
zillah
22 May 2023

How to brace a colourbond fence that wobbles

How to brace a colourbond fence that wobbles

Yes i guess this is one of the main reason as i checked one post foundation

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zillah
May 22, 2023 10:19 am
Bao Nguyen
Bao Nguyen
12 April 2023

Outdoor fish tank

Outdoor fish tank

Hi guys and girls We are about to do concrete paving (100mm thick) around the house, using 32 mpa, with plans to build a 1.5x2m x0.8m high fish tank on it later. My…

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Bao Nguyen
Apr 12, 2023 11:50 am
beetleone
beetleone
12 April 2023

Fencing

Fencing

Hi All, I am just about finish up my knockdown build (Sydney, NSW) and needs to do fencing replaced on one of the sides. That side neighbor is a troublemaker (complaining…

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beetleone
Apr 12, 2023 10:15 am
chippy
chippy
6 April 2023

Firepit - concrete with metal bowl

Firepit - concrete with metal bowl

You are fine. The concrete is never going to explode. Worse case scenario is that it develops a crack from different rates of expansion but hopefully it's got some…

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chippy
Apr 06, 2023 4:58 pm
chippy
mac888
mac888
15 March 2023

has anyone used walpamur fence paint?

has anyone used walpamur fence paint?

How did you get enough tint into it to get Monument from a white paint?

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mac888
Mar 15, 2023 5:18 pm
NavyLion
NavyLion
21 February 2023

Converting Alfresco to Outdoor Kitchen

Converting Alfresco to Outdoor Kitchen

Yeah, I am thinking Crossray or Weber bbq, but the Crossray have this package, I really like the 60ml benchtop. I am thinking to do double bricks as the wall and I…

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NavyLion
Feb 21, 2023 9:17 am
NavyLion
livo2019
livo2019
10 January 2023

Using roof extenda brackets for pergola

Using roof extenda brackets for pergola

Hi all! I am building a patio over my deck, and I am using the roof extenda brackets to create the fly-over roof another the eaves. It will be approx 3m wide by 4.5m long…

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livo2019
Jan 10, 2023 5:19 pm
alannah
alannah
29 August 2022

Is screeding required before tiling?

Is screeding required before tiling?

Hi there can I ask the person who got it did you get screeding out in or not I’m in the same boat the tiler advised I don’t need screeding just want to make sure it’s okay ?

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alannah
Aug 29, 2022 12:53 pm

Hi all, first post here. Does anyone have any advise on the best way I could cover the area from rain and wind? Not sure I am allowed to put posts up next to the fence…

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seb_s
Aug 25, 2022 1:07 pm
Pulse
Pulse
14 August 2022

Building a roof over deck to the boundry

Building a roof over deck to the boundry

Just go to council and ask them. Most have a duty planner available either prop in or by appointment, for that purpose. 5 minutes, free, and no more confusion

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Pulse
Aug 14, 2022 11:03 pm
Bluebell
Bluebell
1 August 2022

Outdoor gas fireplace/pizza oven

Outdoor gas fireplace/pizza oven

OK great, it will be easier to find than I thought. Thanks.

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Bluebell
Aug 01, 2022 2:51 pm
mbarlow69
mbarlow69
27 July 2022

Screening plants

Screening plants

G'day, I have a small backyard. Stepping out from the decking area, I have ~5m to the fence. My neighbour on the other side of the fence has a double story house…

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mbarlow69
Jul 27, 2022 12:04 am
LouLou22
LouLou22
1 June 2022

Good Neighbour Fencing

Good Neighbour Fencing

Hi I live on a corner block and need to replace 34m of fencing. I would like a 2,100mm high good neighbour fence with a 300mm lattice on…

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LouLou22
Jun 01, 2022 5:05 pm
Althom
Althom
6 May 2022

How would I install an alfresco Rangehood here?

How would I install an alfresco Rangehood here?

Go through the house wall and then up out though the roof. Alternately depending on what the pergola roof is made of the external fans may be able to be mounted on it but…

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Althom
May 06, 2022 9:46 am
Althom
vivhome
vivhome
2 May 2022

Alfresco enclose

Alfresco enclose

got it, Thank you

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vivhome
May 02, 2022 1:52 pm

We've just moved in to this rental. It has a 15 x 5 metre porch on the back. This photo is of one end. We are slowly tidying…

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AlfredoB
Apr 25, 2022 4:23 pm
cpete
cpete
21 April 2022

Merbau vs spotted gum decking

Merbau vs spotted gum decking

You said black butt lol

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cpete
Apr 21, 2022 1:31 pm
AnAn
AnAn
20 April 2022

Timber Fencing

Timber Fencing

Hi all, I'm building a 2 storey-residential home with a mix of timber cladding and concrete concept. I'm a bit stuck on the fencing, thinking of vertical timber fencing or…

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5386
AnAn
Apr 20, 2022 12:45 pm
AnAn
chippy
chippy
13 April 2022

aggregate concrete

aggregate concrete

If it's just path or driveway then there is no need to vibrate. Correct placement and screeding will be adequate. Vibrating exposed agg can makes the stones sink causing…

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chippy
Apr 13, 2022 10:31 pm
chippy
simonl
simonl
2 March 2022

Condition of backyard on handover?

Condition of backyard on handover?

Hi All We have built a KDRB in one of Melbourne's inner north suburbs of Melbourne. We are about 2 weeks away from handover and just wanted to query what the acceptable…

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simonl
Mar 02, 2022 2:05 pm
Noname
Noname
27 January 2022

Stratco roof

Stratco roof

Your husband may be right. Could be wind driven rain. If you're worried about it leaking, you have actually watch it when it's raining to onow for sure

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Noname
Jan 27, 2022 6:21 pm

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