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stoilkot
stoilkot
24 February 2011

Cost of Deck in 20II

Cost of Deck in 20II

Thanks heaps. Yes, we do have the plans and all permits inclu. town planning permits. Only reason I asked about the cost of materials and labour again is because the…

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stoilkot
Feb 24, 2011 8:07 am
TheSquid
TheSquid
5 February 2011

Cats

Cats

Go to the hardware store and buy a product called 'keep off' or there is also 'scram' spray it liberally everywhere. Especially around the door frames. After using it for…

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TheSquid
Feb 05, 2011 8:27 am
just Erin
just Erin
3 February 2011

Decking quote - Is this a good price?

Decking quote - Is this a good price?

thats good saving...wow Erin everytime I see these pictures I am more inspired to do my own decking..... :D . Any more pictures on how you guys…

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just Erin
Feb 03, 2011 2:02 pm
just Erin
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
21 January 2011

Need help with building a gable with flat roof either side..

Need help with building a gable with flat roof either side..

Stratco have something similar to what you're after. You can get them in kit form and DIY assemble it.

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chrisandkate
Jan 21, 2011 10:33 am
cmart7
cmart7
18 January 2011

Outdoor plastering for water feature - HELP

Outdoor plastering for water feature - HELP

Hi there friends... Ok, I am making a outdoor "projecting" waterwall feature. I have made a plaster box under it so that its not just a flat wall. Query is that how can…

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cmart7
Jan 18, 2011 2:02 pm
DamNita
DamNita
22 December 2010

My alfresco decking...

My alfresco decking...
1, 2, 3

I agree with Michelle. Don't wish for lawn. I am cutting my sir walter x 2 / week and it is driving me batty ::angry:: Love the deck.

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DamNita
Dec 22, 2010 9:16 am
DamNita
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
17 December 2010

Rough price for small deck....

Rough price for small deck....

Thanks a lot Joel. Much appreciated.

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How Hard Can it Be
Dec 17, 2010 7:14 am
Agent_009
Agent_009
13 December 2010

Outdoor Tiles

Outdoor Tiles

Anyone?

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Agent_009
Dec 13, 2010 1:39 pm
Agent_009
wundaboy
wundaboy
12 December 2010

Flat roof pergola

Flat roof pergola

Thanks for the advice. I was hoping you wouldn't say that :) I guess I will start working on a plan to slope the roof. Cheers.

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wundaboy
Dec 12, 2010 7:16 pm
xquisite
xquisite
18 November 2010

Sand Filter vs Cartridge Filter

Sand Filter vs Cartridge Filter

Doing a great job so far but it's a little less than a year old. It replaced another hurlcon one that looked like it came off the ark. I would estimate it was 15-20 years…

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xquisite
Nov 18, 2010 3:41 pm
YBBroker
YBBroker
13 November 2010

New alfresco pergola and deck - natural light issues

New alfresco pergola and deck - natural light issues

I think in most cases now days you should have an uncovered alfresco and just use an umbrella

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YBBroker
Nov 13, 2010 7:45 pm
Agent_009
Agent_009
11 October 2010

Timber Pool Fencing

Timber Pool Fencing

Thanks cherub. As I was typing my above post I was actually thinking "I wonder if this fence is even allowed" haha.

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Agent_009
Oct 11, 2010 3:48 pm
Agent_009
davinci
davinci
8 October 2010

how close to fence can i build verandah

how close to fence can i build verandah

Depends on state. In vic from memory a timber structure must be 1mtr from boundary. Any closer it needs to be fire proofed. Also the size of the new area and 'over…

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davinci
Oct 08, 2010 8:59 am
davinci
cherub
cherub
7 October 2010

Opinions needed - Outdoor Area + Pool (nearly finished specs

Opinions needed - Outdoor Area + Pool (nearly finished specs

If the area around the pool is fairly small as in pic would continue deck, will make area seem larger. With water feature would build from brickwork not blue board, pool…

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cherub
Oct 07, 2010 6:02 am
Bam
Bam
3 October 2010

Show me your privacy screen...

Show me your privacy screen...

Please show me pictures of your privacy screen ::lol:: And whether you made it or bought it We are 600mm from ground level and have a side alfresco area. Fences are 1.8m. Which…

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Bam
Oct 03, 2010 9:25 pm
Bam
Agent_009
Agent_009
1 October 2010

Adjusting Level

Adjusting Level

Thanks guys!! Ok, well I feel a bit better now. I'll get Leisure Pools to make the pool the same height as the deck and will also consult a landscaper in order for…

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Agent_009
Oct 01, 2010 9:40 am
Agent_009

Ours is stencilled concrete, been down for a year, no…

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Helyn
Sep 30, 2010 7:06 pm
Helyn
cheeky123
cheeky123
23 September 2010

SW Melbourne Fencing Contractors

SW Melbourne Fencing Contractors

We need to get a good local fencing person, who is reliable and not expensive to replace our fence with a simple paling 1.8 metres high and 16 metres long. Any…

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cheeky123
Sep 23, 2010 2:44 pm
Trinia
Trinia
22 September 2010

Oiling Merbu

Oiling Merbu

Yes, my merbau deck went grey and now oil is on, it has gone back to red/brown. Totally normal.

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Trinia
Sep 22, 2010 4:10 pm
Trinia
JoBen
JoBen
14 September 2010

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oh cool! if you would mind doing that would be great thankyou so much :)

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JoBen
Sep 14, 2010 4:47 pm
lilfeggle
lilfeggle
7 September 2010

Decking timber

Decking timber

We've had timber decking, and the maintenence was too high. Try looking at modwood :)

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lilfeggle
Sep 07, 2010 10:14 pm
lilfeggle
cherub
cherub
23 July 2010

Wood Panelling for Sauna - what is safe?

Wood Panelling for Sauna - what is safe?

Western Red Ceder is the timber of choice, expensive also.

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cherub
Jul 23, 2010 7:23 am
themax
themax
8 July 2010

Name this plant....

Name this plant....

Yes, some people can have very bad reactions to the oxalic acid. Be CAREFUL.

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themax
Jul 08, 2010 12:55 pm
themax
TheGardenWhisperer
TheGardenWhisperer
14 June 2010

Alfresco Fans

Alfresco Fans

I've got my four blade fan in the home depot here in my area. You might try to see some home depot there, there should be some fans…

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TheGardenWhisperer
Jun 14, 2010 1:06 am
TheGardenWhisperer
shar_z08
shar_z08
21 May 2010

Alfresco ideas

Alfresco ideas

Hi everyone, Any info/suggestion on Alfresco, planning to have a flat roof and with downlights and for the roof cost us 30K.. On building an alfresco do I really need to…

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shar_z08
May 21, 2010 10:12 pm
Dollar
Dollar
9 May 2010

Fencing stuff up - Resolved, now with pics 8/5

Fencing stuff up - Resolved, now with pics 8/5

Gates look super doopa! Love the horizontal slats and the colour.

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Dollar
May 09, 2010 11:08 pm
naddis01
naddis01
4 April 2010

DIY Low Level Timber Deck

DIY Low Level Timber Deck

Did you do anything with your deck Subhashish? Have you considered using steel for the frame rather than timber?

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naddis01
Apr 04, 2010 10:29 am
free will
free will
31 March 2010

Pool & Spa Expo

Pool & Spa Expo

Ill be going to the Sydney one! We have got 5 quotes for our pool already ranging 36k-50k and considering Im early 20's and partner is late…

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free will
Mar 31, 2010 7:55 pm
cherub
cherub
18 February 2010

Neighbours noisy air conditioner

Neighbours noisy air conditioner

Maybe design a water feature in your outdoor area to mask the sound of the air conditioner.

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cherub
Feb 18, 2010 3:15 pm
Adrian B
Adrian B
14 November 2009

Re-oiling a deck - Temperature v sunlight

Re-oiling a deck - Temperature v sunlight

Thanks Dman, the only prob is that the half of the deck that is under roofline still repells water, so Icannot use the water based ones. If only I had used water based in…

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Adrian B
Nov 14, 2009 8:10 pm
Adrian B
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
27 October 2009

Custom made fibreglass pool?

Custom made fibreglass pool?

Fair call :(

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onc_artisan
Oct 27, 2009 12:09 pm
onc_artisan
Adrian B
Adrian B
18 August 2009

Decking Prices

Decking Prices

Not wanting to blow my own horn, but try here Mother of…

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Adrian B
Aug 18, 2009 9:33 pm
Adrian B
wonderland
wonderland
15 February 2009

Deck Plans...

Deck Plans...

If you're planning on using Merbau, I've seen that the price has gone up. They are about $6 per square metre now? Wow, my friend was building his deck about 6 months ago…

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wonderland
Feb 15, 2009 9:38 am
wonderland
Bam
Bam
24 January 2009

No untidy doormats here! Update: PROJECT COMPLETE!!

No untidy doormats here! Update: PROJECT COMPLETE!!

Looks awesome!!! Mr Kek did a wonderful job - love the intergrated mat!

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Bam
Jan 24, 2009 8:49 am
Bam
Hels
Hels
21 January 2009

Pergola/Patio recommendations wanted Melb

Pergola/Patio recommendations wanted Melb

We got a better quote from Pergolas R Us for $8000. It's for a timber one with a mix of colorbond and laserlite roofing. Price includes council permit, connection to…

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Hels
Jan 21, 2009 3:08 pm
Hels
mattwalker
mattwalker
8 September 2008

Outdoor heating...

Outdoor heating...

Anthony, I just got one for myself!! At the moment they can be…

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mattwalker
Sep 08, 2008 3:41 pm
mattwalker
Adrian B
Adrian B
7 August 2008

Need a new Lawn Mower?

Need a new Lawn Mower?
1, 2

Where are they made Neri?

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Adrian B
Aug 07, 2008 11:24 am
Adrian B
wonderland
wonderland
26 May 2008

Vanderlay's holiday project!! (so far)....

Vanderlay's holiday project!! (so far)....
1, 2, 3

Sorry to bring this thread up again, but i just wanted to ask Luke or Vanderlay a question. With regards to the 300mm distance of the first bearer to the house, are we…

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wonderland
May 26, 2008 11:03 pm
wonderland
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
22 April 2008

finally finished our deck!!

finally finished our deck!!
1, 2

Looks great. My only concern would be the lack of ventilation underneath with the sides closed in so much, especially being so close to the ground.

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Dukekamaya
Apr 22, 2008 6:34 pm
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
Dukekamaya
14 March 2008

Staining a treated pine deck.....

Staining a treated pine deck.....
1, 2

After all that time and money spent staining it, don't waste it by using a cheap decking oil which will last 6 months. Use a a product like Sikkens ( which you can get…

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Dukekamaya
Mar 14, 2008 5:03 pm
Dukekamaya
Michelle
Michelle
6 February 2008

Anyone want to jump in?????

Anyone want to jump in?????

Congratulations!!!! :: Bet you know your alive now! :wink: :lol:

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Michelle
Feb 06, 2008 4:36 pm
Michelle
DeeElle
DeeElle
20 January 2008

Vanderlay's Almost Finished Deck!

Vanderlay's Almost Finished Deck!

very very nice ... :D

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DeeElle
Jan 19, 2008 11:52 pm
DeeElle
pasey25
pasey25
11 December 2007

Timber - Eastern Subs Melb

Timber - Eastern Subs Melb

Rob Cousens promote the largest indoor display of timber flooring in Melbourne. Haven't been there but they advertise on the radio a…

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pasey25
Dec 11, 2007 7:12 pm
pasey25
Adrian B
Adrian B
10 December 2007

Anyone want to put together a bbq ?????

Anyone want to put together a bbq ?????

Hoppers Crossing / Werribee

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Adrian B
Dec 10, 2007 7:34 am
Adrian B
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 November 2007

To Bar or not to Bar

To Bar or not to Bar

Ash, No problems mate! :twisted:

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mattwalker
Nov 21, 2007 10:02 am
mattwalker

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