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composite deckingI install decks and would never use modwood. It scratches far to easily and does fade.
Personally I'd use timber tech xlm or trex transcend. They both have a hard layer… chippy replied 4 March 2012 ago Free land fillSorry to hijack, but i have fill available in perth for anyone interested. 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… Furnishing the deckWe've just re-finished our 9x5m Merbau deck, and now looking to furnish with outdoor lounge setting, and also dining suite. Rest of the garden is modern, tropical/resort… jimhome started a topic 29 February 2012 ago Decking vs tiling. HELP w/picsIm hearing you. We have only been in our home for 8 months and our light grey grout is already brown due to all the dust that comes in. We wanted to get it sealed but… What to do with ugly fence?We are thinking about doing the blueboard and render paint over our colorbond fence. The fence is far too hot for the plants and we need to hide the neighbour's water tank… Donnak replied 25 February 2012 ago Two pergolas and a deck...Hey there!
Agreed with all the handy diyers!
We had 32sqm of decking installed and used treated pine (I'm a little of an Eco freak and most hardwoods are not… Need ideas: Fence claddingYes we'd thought of corrugated tin as an option. I had a feeling that might be costly? Not sure on brush screening as so much I have seen sags after a while and looks… Advice on freestanding pergolaYou may need to get a draftsman to draw it up, then have it engineered for beam sizes and such.
Bracing and tie down would be the 2 main factors. I would think unless your… mgilla replied 14 February 2012 ago Where I can buy the decking block ?Hi there, a company in Brisbane called Evolve Composites is the only manufacturer of these type of decking blocks, called - Handi Blocks in Australia.
The Handi Block… Hi all,
Looking at designing a pergola with all rafters and edge beams to remain horizontal. - Approx 2.8m high fixed back to existing gutter.
All rafters/edge beams to… Another decking questionthere are lots of deck over concrete posts in the outdoor living section so the principal regardless of size is the same
we are also looking at doing this. all the display… This is a photo of where we are wanting a gable patio.
deb17Dec 28, 2011 10:51 am Approx. cost of a colorbond gateWe are doing some costings for things we need to do after our house is built. Can anyone let me know the price of their gate ( we are looking at a large gate, nearly… suzmic started a topic 11 December 2011 ago Screwing down deck...Just wondering, I've laid my deck and tacked it down into place, it's wet here in Melb today the weather is looking better tomorrow but I'm wondering if the merbau has to… Renov8 started a topic 19 November 2011 ago Outside Fish Tank (Glass)You need to ensure the glass is thick enough. 1/2" plate should do it, but for a tank outside, it would be prudent to go with tempered glass. The concrete can be formed to… Lee75Nov 18, 2011 9:15 pm Advice on building a bench seatThanks for all the comments, and a special thanks to Chippy for all your input and verification of the design.
deb, good luck with your bench. I think it is a useful way… Fly trapsWhen can I buy that particular yellow lid Fly Trap in metropolitan Melbourne ?
I looked around Bunnings, Safeway and Coles, but no… Outdoor lightingIf you have a contemporary style home go for a modern style of light. An older federation home? Buy that style light like No's 1 and 5.
Then just look at the area you want… 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 Water Tanks & PumpsHaving a tank to water the garden isn't a very efficient means of using the water. For the most part rainfall in many parts of Australia come mainly for part of the year… Pizza ovenAny one got any expirences on purchasing a wood fire pizza oven?
Ash Ash j started a topic 7 November 2011 ago Ash jNov 07, 2011 7:48 pm Decking alternativesHi Loray.
If you like decks then I'd say go for it.
I'd install it at the garage level however outside each sliding door I'd install a step that is at the house floor… chippy replied 4 November 2011 ago Under Deck Water Tanks....We have an under deck water tank (deck yet to be built )
It was a standard Melro tank that you can pay extra for to be converted to under deck.
We dug in to the Earth,… Bam replied 1 November 2011 ago Modwood decking
Compared to timber.... That is a personal choice. I'm a carpenter so actually prefer the look of timber and will be installing that for my new… KTKTKT replied 31 October 2011 ago Fence paintHi All,
Looking for some advise for painting a treated pine fence. We want a black colour but really want it to look like it has the burnt look..Any one have any ideas… Steelr started a topic 25 October 2011 ago This is the sun travelling across the sky - note this is the only diagram like this I could find and is for the Northern hemisphere.
Just reverse the E & W and it is… OZtrail Deluxe Gazebo 3x3mLoved the one we got from Kmart until some idiot(Me) drove though it in a hail storm. It was when I reversed back and the 6cm antenna on the car caught the edge and bent…
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