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saintlypaul
saintlypaul
1 March 2016

Patio Deck Extension ideas and approach

Patio Deck Extension ideas and approach

Hi my query is about extending my existing tiled patio. There are three different layers that I would like to make a consistent height and then tile over. If you look at…

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saintlypaul
Mar 01, 2016 10:03 pm
evaw
evaw
21 February 2016

Filling in grasscrete

Filling in grasscrete

Thank you Joynz ans Stewie D. The driveway is not sloping but it gets frequent flooding from the property next door, which sits higher than ours. If we plant, the grass…

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evaw
Feb 21, 2016 12:01 pm
AJW
AJW
14 February 2016

How many bags of GP for my little shed? HELP

How many bags of GP for my little shed? HELP

You could actually be better off getting a small concrete truck out. You need about 0.3 cubic metres, should be under $300 delivered.

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AJW
Feb 14, 2016 9:56 am
jknightsmith
jknightsmith
4 February 2016

DIY outdoor honed/burnished/polished concrete.

DIY outdoor honed/burnished/polished concrete.

Did you do this? A couple of ways it can be done. 1. When the concrete is touch dry, spray it with water, this will lift the top layer off and leave the aggregate…

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jknightsmith
Feb 03, 2016 11:31 pm
mb21
mb21
18 December 2015

Sandstone paver thickness

Sandstone paver thickness

Hoping someone can let me know what is acceptable for a variation in natural stone paver? I've received my 30mm Himalayan sandstone paver (the creates they got delivered…

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mb21
Dec 18, 2015 10:00 pm
Lids
Lids
14 December 2015

Travatine paver and black pebble path

Travatine paver and black pebble path

Planning a concrete path using 300 x 300 travertine pavers in a checkerboard pattern surrounded by 20m polished black pebbles. Something my wife saw at a resort in Bali…

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Lids
Dec 14, 2015 2:06 pm
Gaggy
Gaggy
1 December 2015

Crack in new New Driveway. Is it normal?

Crack in new New Driveway. Is it normal?

Thanks guys. I have asked my concreter again and he said he will fix it when he seals it. If this crack is not going to be a big problem, I will live with it before asking…

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Gaggy
Dec 01, 2015 11:11 am
Gaggy
Matt1
Matt1
29 November 2015

Cost to lay tiles - is this reasonable?

Cost to lay tiles - is this reasonable?

Good question. I'll have to ask but pretty sure he is. I'm supplying the tiles and he's doing the rest. Price was $60m2 for glue or $80 for screed.

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Matt1
Nov 29, 2015 6:51 pm
Matt1
jjcp
jjcp
25 November 2015

Precast concrete front fence

Precast concrete front fence

Hi Stewie, I was planing to DIY it but just did a trial run (600mmx150mmx200mm), it didnt turn out so good. It wasn't smooth as the pic above. Also, I dont have the time…

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jjcp
Nov 25, 2015 12:39 pm
The Concrete Firm
The Concrete Firm
14 November 2015

Raised Concrete Help Around Garage

Raised Concrete Help Around Garage

Hi Scott, The best fix is ripping out and relaying the raised panel. And make sure that they bolt the new panel to the garage so that it doesnt raise again. I imagine…

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The Concrete Firm
Nov 14, 2015 9:51 am
The Concrete Firm
bryn
bryn
27 October 2015

vapor barrier deterioration

vapor barrier deterioration

The slab was set out 6 weeks ago, and the plastic sheeting for the vapour barrier has deteriorated completely. One section which was older plastic is fine, so it pretty…

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bryn
Oct 27, 2015 7:57 pm
qebtel
qebtel
20 July 2015

Where did the concreters in Sydney go?

Where did the concreters in Sydney go?

Standard response from most tradies when they have work on. They only get in touch when they are looking for work, otherwise care factor zero.

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qebtel
Jul 20, 2015 12:37 pm
sebjub
sebjub
15 July 2015

Help with Paver preping !!

Help with Paver preping !!

If you are on clay i would be making sure that the water is not going to cause slab heave, the pebbles may stop the ground drying out.

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sebjub
Jul 15, 2015 3:39 pm
TomCat
TomCat
8 June 2015

Opinions on Travertine Driveways

Opinions on Travertine Driveways

We've had a travertine dining table and coffee table for 20+ years. I definitely wouldn't have travertine outside. The thought of a driveway sends shudders down my spine. …

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TomCat
Jun 08, 2015 4:37 pm
TomCat
Crazyk
Crazyk
30 May 2015

Concrete slab level reference

Concrete slab level reference

In Vic from memory the RL can vary up to 40mm from drawing

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Crazyk
May 30, 2015 7:38 pm
Crazyk
Twit2wooie
Twit2wooie
11 May 2015

Choosing window colour

Choosing window colour

Thanks heaps

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Twit2wooie
May 11, 2015 7:31 am
Hacker
Hacker
9 May 2015

Concrete slab over pavers

Concrete slab over pavers

Hi guys, looking to pour a concrete slab for a garden shed. The shed is an Absco 3.75m by 1.52m. The location that I've selected is currently pave, and has been for quite…

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Hacker
May 09, 2015 9:12 pm
davinci
davinci
9 May 2015

Coloured concrete - pre-mixed colour or powder spray on top

Coloured concrete - pre-mixed colour or powder spray on top

the first guy is correct to a point. the colour is called a 'colour hardener' it increase the surface strength to a point but not 40 mpa nor does it increase its tensile…

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davinci
May 09, 2015 2:47 pm
davinci
pbond48
pbond48
24 April 2015

Crushed Rock Driveway

Crushed Rock Driveway

I'm building a house in Penrith 2747 and getting closer to handover so I need to sort out the driveway. To get the house through council we had to have a crushed rock…

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pbond48
Apr 24, 2015 2:27 pm
marmot
marmot
22 April 2015

PLEASE HELP, im having a panic attack abot my concrete

PLEASE HELP, im having a panic attack abot my concrete

Did the marks end up coming out acrebuild111?

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marmot
Apr 22, 2015 8:08 am
TheBigHouse
TheBigHouse
8 April 2015

Which Concreter (Driveway, retaining) North Sydney area?

Which Concreter (Driveway, retaining) North Sydney area?

Posted in your other thread, Fogolin & Son. Sent from an elegant mobile device using Tapatalk. The Blog for my new house build is http://customaussie.blogspot.com.au

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TheBigHouse
Apr 08, 2015 12:23 pm
bashworth
bashworth
26 February 2015

Paving base question

Paving base question

Paving level should be 50mm lower 1m from building. I would go for 100mm of gravel. Check for any soft spots like backfilled trenches after you have done the excavation.…

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bashworth
Feb 26, 2015 1:08 pm
bashworth
Stewie D
Stewie D
12 February 2015

Sides of house

Sides of house

If you read through some of the threads on drainage it is a wise choice to lay a 1m wide concrete path that slopes away from the house 50mm. This minimises the problems…

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Stewie D
Feb 12, 2015 12:39 pm
33amc
33amc
14 December 2014

Building a non-structural Besser Block wall

Building a non-structural Besser Block wall

I think that is a good choice. New rules came out about brick fences about 10 years ago after a child climbed it and it fell on him....it was a sad result.... Even though…

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33amc
Dec 14, 2014 3:45 pm
nextbigstep
nextbigstep
2 November 2014

Driveway - mixed through colour, colour thrown on, sealed??

Driveway - mixed through colour, colour thrown on, sealed??

We just had a rather annoying conversation with our SS about the driveway. We're just starting the build, so we don't need to make decisions until the very end, but this…

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nextbigstep
Nov 02, 2014 2:10 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
2 November 2014

Not sure about concrete job

Not sure about concrete job
1, 2

Mixing colour all the way through is very expensive for the concrete supplier because the need to spend a lot of time cleaning equipment to avoid contamination of…

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Crazyk
Nov 02, 2014 7:33 am
Crazyk
saintlypaul
saintlypaul
16 September 2014

paver material and thickness for roadbase and sand base

paver material and thickness for roadbase and sand base

Hi Everyone, I am planning to convert 16 sq meters of my back yard to a patio section. The aim is to get a french pattern design and greyish brown colour similar to the…

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saintlypaul
Sep 16, 2014 5:05 pm
Rory
Rory
12 September 2014

Exposed Aggregate cost

Exposed Aggregate cost

Hi Concrete Firm Do you know if the cost varies if you want to have two different colours. For example, driveway and front paths one and back…

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Rory
Sep 12, 2014 11:37 am
Rory
Buzz Piper
Buzz Piper
17 August 2014

Why does condensation wet the perimeter of my slab?

Why does condensation wet the perimeter of my slab?

Hi folks. We're halfway through our construction. The builder poured a slab for our garage and another for the house, then built and fitted out the garage as a 2 bedroom…

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Buzz Piper
Aug 17, 2014 11:39 am
VTL
VTL
16 August 2014

Exposed Aggregate - Hills/Hawkesbury District

Exposed Aggregate - Hills/Hawkesbury District

"Comprehensive Concrete" Martyn Davenport Servicing Areas: Servicing Windsor, New South Wales Mobile:0404 851 991 Fax:02 4576 6157 I'm from Melbourne but I thought…

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VTL
Aug 16, 2014 8:21 pm
VTL
Tin28a
Tin28a
14 June 2014

Tar driveway

Tar driveway

Thank you everyone

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Tin28a
Jun 14, 2014 9:45 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
13 June 2014

wet travertine patio

wet travertine patio

Personally I wouldn't. We've been involved with a few jobs that had travertine outside as landings, steps patios etc. All of them have been over concrete, laid on…

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Stewie D
Jun 13, 2014 10:19 am
janus911
janus911
8 May 2014

Driveway Installers in Newcastle

Driveway Installers in Newcastle

Hi Guys I am looking to build my driveway (colored or Stencil) on my property at Outlook in Fletcher and am looking for the names of any installers. Cost is my main…

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janus911
May 08, 2014 12:42 pm
yvonneh
yvonneh
1 May 2014

Paving alfresco with recycled bricks (height question)

Paving alfresco with recycled bricks (height question)

Oh no. Sounds like we won't be able to do recycled brick. :( I'm going to check in with the CSO and ask if we can drop it by 2 brick courses... So that's approx 140 -…

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yvonneh
May 01, 2014 7:57 am
Stewie D
Stewie D
14 April 2014

HELP NEEDED - Prepration for Stepping Stone / Roadbase

HELP NEEDED - Prepration for Stepping Stone / Roadbase

You should see 75mm of the concrete slab - that's the minimum for prevention of termite ingress. As for the ag pipe - next to the retaining wall is probably best for…

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Stewie D
Apr 14, 2014 10:05 pm
Mikandloz
Mikandloz
10 March 2014

Suggestions for paving paint to waterproof

Suggestions for paving paint to waterproof

The deck is partially exposed and we've had problems with concrete spalling (now fixed) but don't want to risk any further damage. Recommendation from the concrete guy was…

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Mikandloz
Mar 10, 2014 5:58 pm
Casuarinaforus
Casuarinaforus
12 February 2014

Raised driveway with raised sewer manhole at edge help...

Raised driveway with raised sewer manhole at edge help...

What's the best way to edge a raised driveway? I was thinking reinforced retaining wall or besser block wall. We have to raise the driveway (side down slope) to level the…

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Casuarinaforus
Feb 12, 2014 3:35 am
chrishsailing
chrishsailing
8 February 2014

What type of gravel to repair existing long gravel driveway

What type of gravel to repair existing long gravel driveway

We have a long (roughly 400m) gravel driveway, at Cobbitty in NSW. Much is in reasonable condition, but some areas washed away, some potholes. Need to repair the washed…

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chrishsailing
Feb 08, 2014 4:31 pm
Getjason
Getjason
1 February 2014

Shed Floor Concreting.

Shed Floor Concreting.

Placing foundations/slabs isn't really a DIY option ... get a specialist

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Getjason
Feb 01, 2014 4:54 pm
leighton
leighton
24 November 2013

Japanese post and beam house needs foundation

Japanese post and beam house needs foundation

hi be better to look at the photos - sounds like a bit of underpinning to me. Interesting project. Have two sisters in law in Japan and looking to visit early next year .

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leighton
Nov 24, 2013 4:58 pm
leighton
oldmate
oldmate
4 November 2013

Haddonstone

Haddonstone

just in case you're wondering, wilsonstone is the closest thing I've found...

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oldmate
Nov 04, 2013 2:33 pm
miteq
miteq
16 September 2013

Brand new Plain Concrete Driveway - Sealer?

Brand new Plain Concrete Driveway - Sealer?

will help your concrete last longer, I was convinced that it is worth it, believe that I helped someone.

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miteq
Sep 16, 2013 9:59 am
miteq
gpoly
gpoly
15 September 2013

A few beginner questions about a new concrete driveway

A few beginner questions about a new concrete driveway

I selected my driveway Concretor by talking to my neighbours. Look around for a few jobs in your neighborhood/street that are similar to yours (ie slope/size/finish) and…

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gpoly
Sep 15, 2013 10:23 am
bashworth
bashworth
3 August 2013

Formwork Stripping

Formwork Stripping

Support for a suspended slab shouldn't be removed until the strength has reached the minimum strength. Normally 28 days Unless the designer specifies a different…

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bashworth
Aug 03, 2013 3:16 pm
bashworth
eclectic1
eclectic1
19 July 2013

I need a concretor - Sydney. Recommendations?

I need a concretor - Sydney. Recommendations?

Can someone recommend a concretor who does coloured concreting (stamping, stencilling), in Sydney? This is for a backyard. Thanks

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eclectic1
Jul 19, 2013 3:48 pm
chip
chip
18 June 2013

Recommend Me A Sealant for My New Driveway

Recommend Me A Sealant for My New Driveway

Mike2012 what did you end up using?

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chip
Jun 18, 2013 11:15 pm
cec1974
cec1974
16 May 2013

cncrete path around house

cncrete path around house

thank you kid81 for replying !We have asked around a bit as well and are now happy with the price.

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cec1974
May 16, 2013 6:10 pm
cec1974
JohnnyBoy
JohnnyBoy
4 May 2013

painted concrete? would you?

painted concrete? would you?

Sounds like something we did a while back. You'd want to grind the adhesive off the floor properly, an acid etch definitely wont remove the tiling adhesive. We tried one…

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JohnnyBoy
May 04, 2013 5:41 pm

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