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Steep driveway bumping my new Car towbarI had the same problem. The builder ripped up the existing path, then reconcreted the whole thing. making the footpath an extention of my drive. However it cost me an… Melbourne Concretinghey dude, heres a concreter for you, his name is Renato and his number is 0432199881, let him know Andrew from Homeone put you onto him.
Regards Andrew pritiJun 14, 2009 3:35 pm Has anyone extende Driveway/Crossover?Hi, it depends on each individual council how wide they will allow the crossover and how close it is to nature strip trees, drains etc. We are trying to get approval for… jspitz replied 14 June 2009 ago DRIVEWAY-which one is the bestperhaps go for one where the aggregate is, for example, river pebbles rather than crushed rock. it will be smooth on the feet. avoid anything with crushed quartz in. Rory replied 26 June 2009 ago RoryJun 26, 2009 10:36 pm Driveway suitabilityThey should be happy to upgrade the steel to F72 for an extra $1.50 a meter. Personally I would ask for F82 for around $3-4 extra.
You never know one day you may be… Rory replied 26 June 2009 ago RoryJun 26, 2009 11:07 pm Paving brands - help please!Thanks for the advice everyone!
Looks like I've got a bit of research to do....I'd better get to it quick smart. Large Sandstone coloured Bricksboth Selkirk and CSR Bricks & Roofing (PGH) make these types of bricks. Make sure if you are dealing with Concrete Blocks or Sandstone that you waterproof them after they… kid81 replied 1 July 2009 ago kid81Jul 01, 2009 6:06 pm sandblastingmate it craps on sand blasting.
In automotive applications, you can soda blast a car and not have to remove seals. won't harm glass. Takes the paint off very well and is… Spray-on concreteWe are tiling ours in a tile vey close to our house floor so as to create a seamless floor from inside to outside. Perhaps you could do the same with the colouring of the… themax replied 5 July 2009 ago Driveway in Brisbane AreaRemembers that builders will often put a min 20% mark up on the job.
Thats why we are doing ours after handover!!
QN: what is the best sealer to use on exposed agg??? Slab Footing Advicesand(9), aggregate(6)(14mm) and cement(3) yes.
per mix.
about 4(mixes) x 2.2 cu ft small barrel mixer loads.
Form a level screed edge to suit, fill the form and screed… Concreting the garden shedThanks for all your input.
Sturat, I'm thinking of doing it in sections myself, say 1/4 at a time to make sure I get it right, and I dont feel… StuRat replied 17 July 2009 ago Concrete or PaversWeeds will only grow inbetween pavers if they are laid on sand, the method I had mentioned was to lay them on a concrete slab base then set the pavers in a mortar bed with… concrete slabdepends if its traditional slab or waffle slab
generally beams are in waffle from memory 400 deep with 150mm rebate top of waffle is av. 100mm, beam width 300mm? i havnt… DrivewayQuestions:
Did you move into your house before or after your driveway was completed?
If so how long from moving in was your driveway installed?
Does your estate allow… DeckingPutting a deck on posts is the proper way to build a deck - not laying it over concrete Driveway requiredSorry, is that in Sydney?
If so, try Gillett Concreting Service, 9833 8006.
oops, just read PM. Oh well. Carmel replied 3 August 2009 ago opinions on concrete paint?They use it in Veterinary clinics etc, though it is not new.
The one we use has been the same product for 19 years (when we started using it).
If applied well it will last… Painting Patio SlabYes it might have been that, sounds familiar. Seriously, I wouldn't touch it mate.
This is where we got the proper stuff… Hels replied 9 August 2009 ago HelsAug 09, 2009 10:10 am concrete floor adviceThanks for that artisan.
Have you heard of any problems with cracking?
Adding....(Put this in another post, I'm all over the place. )
Found this. In the states… comic replied 12 August 2009 ago comicAug 12, 2009 8:17 am Driveway RecommendationsI guess it is a personal choice...we are going for concrete as it is (we believe) less maintainence. With pavers, you would still have weeds etc in between the gaps and… mohit replied 13 August 2009 ago mohitAug 13, 2009 9:17 am Bricklayer in Melb Western areaHi Guys,
back on the hunt for a brick layer as i finally got the footing done and am now at the stage of getting the fence built. Anyone know a decent bricklayer in the… snistr replied 19 August 2009 ago driveway optionsHI Wow wha a question as there are so many answers
Exposed, stamped, stencil , colour through , stained i could go on.
What i would reccomend is find a look you like, i… Driveway options?HI
Just to add my 2 cents worth id go for a stamped concrete look
Dark colours fade fast and prepare to replace a sealer every 2 years
Stenciling the drivewayHI
Yup Onc_atisan is right on the money
Just remember what you are placing on top ( topping ) is only as good as what is below and if the bricks have moved and will…
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