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Patio Deck Extension ideas and approachHi 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… Filling in grasscreteThank 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… evaw replied 21 February 2016 ago evawFeb 21, 2016 12:01 pm Sandstone paver thicknessHoping 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… mb21 started a topic 18 December 2015 ago mb21Dec 18, 2015 10:00 pm Travatine paver and black pebble pathPlanning 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… Lids started a topic 14 December 2015 ago 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… Gaggy replied 1 December 2015 ago GaggyDec 01, 2015 11:11 am 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.
Matt1 replied 29 November 2015 ago Matt1Nov 29, 2015 6:51 pm Precast concrete front fenceHi 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… jjcp replied 25 November 2015 ago jjcpNov 25, 2015 12:39 pm Raised Concrete Help Around GarageHi 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… vapor barrier deteriorationThe 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… bryn started a topic 27 October 2015 ago 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. sebjub replied 15 July 2015 ago Opinions on Travertine DrivewaysWe'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. … TomCat replied 8 June 2015 ago Concrete slab over paversHi 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… Hacker started a topic 9 May 2015 ago Crushed Rock DrivewayI'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… pbond48 started a topic 24 April 2015 ago Paving base questionPaving 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.… Sides of houseIf 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… Building a non-structural Besser Block wallI 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… 33amc replied 14 December 2014 ago 33amcDec 14, 2014 3:45 pm Not sure about concrete job
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… Crazyk replied 2 November 2014 ago Exposed Aggregate costHi 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… Rory replied 12 September 2014 ago RorySep 12, 2014 11:37 am wet travertine patioPersonally 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… Driveway Installers in NewcastleHi 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… Suggestions for paving paint to waterproofThe 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… Haddonstonejust in case you're wondering, wilsonstone is the closest thing I've found... oldmate replied 4 November 2013 ago miteqSep 16, 2013 9:59 am gpolySep 15, 2013 10:23 am Formwork StrippingSupport 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… chipJun 18, 2013 11:15 pm 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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