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Pulse
Pulse
18 February

Footing advice and core fill advice for 600mm retaining wall

Footing advice and core fill advice for 600mm retaining wall

Versaloc is a mortarless besser block system that still needs a properly engineered footing. If you just do a 400x200 footing it will fail in time. At 17m long you need it…

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Pulse
Feb 18, 2024 8:24 pm
wayfarer
wayfarer
2 May 2023

Concrete driveway: joint spacing

Concrete driveway: joint spacing

Hi all I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.) Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab. Thanks

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wayfarer
May 02, 2023 3:29 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
13 February 2023

Voids under house foundation - how to address?

Voids under house foundation - how to address?

RE1 You can't keep drilling the slab unless you have engineering drawings. That's why scanning has become popular get an engineer not a inspector with a new tool? RE3 deep…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 13, 2023 12:17 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
patio123
patio123
29 September 2022

Unlevel Concrete Patio

Unlevel Concrete Patio

I have a concrete patio that runs all the way around my Granny Flat. Water pools in large sections at the back because that side is lower than it needs to be for the…

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patio123
Sep 29, 2022 9:06 am
Bao Nguyen
Bao Nguyen
8 July 2022

Concrete footing

Concrete footing

Its a total length of 7.5m. The idea is to dig a trench next to it, drill holes in the existing footing and insert rebars to hold them together. Im a bit iffy about it…

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Bao Nguyen
Jul 08, 2022 11:05 am
johnny concrete
johnny concrete
19 March 2022

Opinion on concrete path please

Opinion on concrete path please

Hi there, First things first, yep it is a very messy job that has been done with no care taken. Things to consider.... is it ORG or a drain? so could it have been…

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johnny concrete
Mar 19, 2022 4:58 pm
rhochkins
rhochkins
6 December 2021

Paving over earth and concrete.

Paving over earth and concrete.

#unanswered - can anyone advise me on if this would be OK? Keen to get sorted before Christmas if possible so need to understand any considerations for the paving aspect. Thanks!

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rhochkins
Dec 06, 2021 9:14 am
mattbray
mattbray
1 August 2021

Paving sand not working.

Paving sand not working.

Hey all! After some advice about paving I have done. I have bedded the pavers and the joining sand is washing out. I plan on pressure washing the sand and using polymeric…

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mattbray
Aug 01, 2021 8:21 pm
Rory
Rory
3 May 2021

Crane in driveway

Crane in driveway

just watch out for the legs the crane rests its weight on.. they can crack your driveway. Im a concreter, I just repaired a broken driveway from this last week. driveways…

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Rory
May 03, 2021 2:26 pm
Rory
chippy
chippy
17 August 2020

Concrete Before or After Fence?

Concrete Before or After Fence?

Fence first. The fence posts need to be concreted in which is very difficult if the path is in.

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chippy
Aug 17, 2020 9:56 pm
chippy
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alexp79
Jun 27, 2020 1:26 pm
Luka Karanovic
Luka Karanovic
16 April 2020

Concrete Watertank build

Concrete Watertank build

I also had a concrete tank at my house for more than 10 years but It's not good for the terrace. It may cause some kind of leakages. Now I've bought a steel water tank…

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Luka Karanovic
Apr 16, 2020 4:39 am
Yowiee
Yowiee
27 January 2020

Concreter recommendations - Sydney lower north shore

Concreter recommendations - Sydney lower north shore

Hi, I'm nearing completion of KDR and am looking for recommendations for a concreter to do my driveway and cross-over. Thanks

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Yowiee
Jan 27, 2020 2:47 pm
Yowiee
emyarsan2019
emyarsan2019
30 October 2019

Dowelling in concrete

Dowelling in concrete

Hello forum. What can I use as a joint filler material

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emyarsan2019
Oct 30, 2019 3:00 am
Splashers
Splashers
3 September 2019

Travertine Pavers under Spa

Travertine Pavers under Spa

Sometimes it's harder to clean them up, then actually laying them down. But recently I have found great sealers for my paver ( here it is:

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Splashers
Sep 03, 2019 9:02 pm
Splashers
Rory
Rory
14 July 2019

Glue or something to hold pebbles together

Glue or something to hold pebbles together

The resin they use for permeable paving. Shop around for a better price. I think basf are one of the manufacturer's.

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Rory
Jul 14, 2019 3:13 pm
Rory
alexf40
alexf40
8 April 2019

Driveway cross over / Lowered Kerb

Driveway cross over / Lowered Kerb

Hi, I was wondering if any of you in NSW have had a new lowered kerb and what it cost? Ours is breaking up and needs replacing, the actual cross over from boundary to…

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alexf40
Apr 08, 2019 5:38 pm
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
19 November 2018

Porous Driveway recommendations

Porous Driveway recommendations

I need a porous driveway product for a KDRB. Looking at 320sqm. Has anyone used any particular products or recommendations. Both stoneset products and Trihex pavers look…

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Manhattan52
Nov 19, 2018 7:25 pm
Manhattan52
onggie
onggie
22 October 2018

Can someone identify this style of driveway

Can someone identify this style of driveway

Ok, with some help from another person I have discovered what this method is called and how they do it. It is sprayed onto the driveway and is called; Spray Fleck or Spray Crete

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onggie
Oct 22, 2018 4:07 pm
Jordann
Jordann
23 March 2018

Exposed Aggregate Driveway Companies Recommendation

Exposed Aggregate Driveway Companies Recommendation

Hello, We're building in Edmonsonpark (Sydney West) and is nearing the end of our build. Would like to ask if anyone has any recommendation for companies that does…

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Jordann
Mar 23, 2018 12:01 am
Jordann

Thanks building- expert. Unfortunately the slab isn't all straight lines.. there are done concrete bulges and also what looks to be excess brick mortar. I suspect the…

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sydneysider
Mar 07, 2018 11:15 pm
CD12JD
CD12JD
27 December 2017

Concrete skirt/path drainage on neighbouring property

Concrete skirt/path drainage on neighbouring property

Hi everyone I have a question regarding drainage for concrete pathways, we have finished our build and have moved in, next door is in the process of building and its been…

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CD12JD
Dec 27, 2017 6:55 pm
CD12JD
brucefil2011
brucefil2011
5 December 2017

Thoughts on polished concrete quote

Thoughts on polished concrete quote

If you are confusing about polished concrete quote you can go with wide company. I hired this company in april and they did good work and also they helped me to chosing…

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brucefil2011
Dec 05, 2017 5:26 am
brucefil2011
brucefil2011
5 December 2017

Grind & Seal existing (old concrete) Bedrooms

Grind & Seal existing (old concrete) Bedrooms

if your in Melbourne speak to concretefx there great. I'm doing polished concrete plus grind and seal on a new build with them. There not the cheapest but they won't rip…

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brucefil2011
Dec 05, 2017 5:21 am
bg100
bg100
6 November 2017

Concrete/Mortar for Sandstone Rock Retianing Wall

Concrete/Mortar for Sandstone Rock Retianing Wall

Just bumping this request. Any advice would be appreciated.

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bg100
Nov 06, 2017 2:14 pm
zappa141
zappa141
18 October 2017

Driveway cracks and sealer

Driveway cracks and sealer

Hi Guys, I have a similar problem, had my driveway poured about 4 months ago and now i have noticed a crack. My drive is about 5 meters wide and about 9 meters long. My…

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zappa141
Oct 18, 2017 5:41 pm
building-expert
building-expert
6 October 2017

Pouring Piers Prior to shed slab.

Pouring Piers Prior to shed slab.

Shed floor should be of similar standard as a concrete driveway, I would go for 110mm +F82 and I would definitely go with edge beam design. You may want to drive and park…

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building-expert
Oct 06, 2017 11:18 am
building-expert
aloenyx
aloenyx
7 September 2017

Paving the backyard, is concrete needed?

Paving the backyard, is concrete needed?

I think you can go either way.

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aloenyx
Sep 07, 2017 9:06 pm
aloenyx
brodav83
brodav83
4 September 2017

Central Coast Driveway installer recommendation

Central Coast Driveway installer recommendation

We are using the guys at Brittam for our driveway http://brittamconcreting.searchsite.com.au/ , call and ask for Anthony.

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brodav83
Sep 04, 2017 2:18 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
16 July 2017

House pathway ideas

House pathway ideas

The ORG's purpose is to provide a point where any sewage surcharge can discharge to an outside area to protect the interior of the house. The ORG must be a minimum of 75mm…

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SaveH2O
Jul 16, 2017 7:25 pm
SaveH2O
TimK
TimK
3 May 2017

Painting concrete

Painting concrete

Hi guys, already done a fair bit of research on this and think I've pretty much got it figured out apart from how much hydrochloric acid I need. It's a clean new slab,…

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TimK
May 03, 2017 12:29 pm
TimK
bashworth
bashworth
4 April 2017

EZ Roll Gravel Pavers?

EZ Roll Gravel Pavers?

Surepave. . .you can buy it at Bunnings. . . . around $40/m2

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bashworth
Apr 04, 2017 8:48 pm
bashworth
GillyM
GillyM
14 March 2017

Steep, slippery driveway........ looking for suggestions?

Steep, slippery driveway........ looking for suggestions?

Received a msg abut this from Venessa, but HomeOne says I can't respond as the user is no longer registered, so hopefully Venessa will read this, and I will respond here! …

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GillyM
Mar 14, 2017 8:16 pm
GillyM
Rory
Rory
9 March 2017

HELP Removing throw on concrete color off porch tiles ?

HELP Removing throw on concrete color off porch tiles ?

Using an acid or chemical will not damage the tiles. But it will damage the concrete. And you might end up with a lot of effort and a mediocre result. It would probably be…

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Rory
Mar 09, 2017 1:27 pm
Rory
ozyboy84
ozyboy84
20 February 2017

Be Warned - unlicensed concreter Primo Concreting Steven

Be Warned - unlicensed concreter Primo Concreting Steven

Hi I was recently ripped off by Steve Costello from Primo concreting He gave a fake licence and i mistakenly paid him upfront Ive since found out that his unlicensed…

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ozyboy84
Feb 20, 2017 7:02 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 January 2017

Failed Concrete?

Failed Concrete?

I would be more concerned as to why/how the water is getting into the garage.

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SaveH2O
Jan 18, 2017 6:00 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
31 December 2016

Cardboard Stuck on Cement

Cardboard Stuck on Cement

It will decompose in time.

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SaveH2O
Dec 31, 2016 8:37 pm
SaveH2O
Lea889
Lea889
20 November 2016

New House - Concrete Driveway Concerns (Please Help)

New House - Concrete Driveway Concerns (Please Help)

Thank you Waldorf_Grange_Build for your response. Unfortunately, I'm in Sydney. I've already engaged a pre-handover inspection, just waiting confirmation if the driveway…

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Lea889
Nov 20, 2016 12:04 pm
Rory
Rory
2 November 2016

Quotes + Pro's and Con's

Quotes + Pro's and Con's

Eek. Please do not get plain grey concrete and colour seal. Its the cowboy (cheap builders) way of doing it. The driveway will look tired in about 4 years. Or sometimes…

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Rory
Nov 02, 2016 9:28 pm
Rory
hongsil
hongsil
20 October 2016

concrete Driveway - Inner city Sydney recommendation

concrete Driveway - Inner city Sydney recommendation

Hi Everyone, Could you please recommend the concrete driveway contractor for inner City? Thanks

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hongsil
Oct 20, 2016 10:36 pm
bashworth
bashworth
2 October 2016

Repainting stenciled concrete

Repainting stenciled concrete

A photo would be useful. Could try brushing 2.3mm of sand into the 'joints' painting with a roller and then washing the sand out. might need a pressure washer as top of…

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bashworth
Oct 02, 2016 10:55 am
bashworth
purpleal
purpleal
29 August 2016

Driveway Offplan

Driveway Offplan

Hi All, Does anyone know of anyone/company that will provide a quote for a driveway off plan? Our bank wants a quote for our finance but we are finding it difficult…

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purpleal
Aug 29, 2016 3:37 pm
mikegrg1
mikegrg1
21 August 2016

Concreter in south / west sydney

Concreter in south / west sydney

Hi guys, Would you be able to recommend some good concreter for driveway around south / west sydney. Thanks heaps

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mikegrg1
Aug 21, 2016 9:15 am
mikegrg1
mikegrg1
mikegrg1
6 July 2016

one person to do driveway and landscaping (lay sod)?

one person to do driveway and landscaping (lay sod)?

These guys are in melbourne? Any one have sydney's info?

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mikegrg1
Jul 06, 2016 6:50 pm
mikegrg1
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 July 2016

Travertine Pavers???

Travertine Pavers???

Merbau is fine for outdoor use but as I said previously most hardwoods will leach tannin onto paths, slabs etc until they reach an equilibrium and the staining stops. It's…

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Stewie D
Jul 04, 2016 12:40 pm
Liliana
Liliana
12 May 2016

Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sydney

Construction inspectors recommendations? Slab issues? Sydney

Hi Bella, I'm in Melbourne so I can't direct you to anyone in Sydney. Have you looked through the Yellow Pages and rung a few of them. Or maybe there is another thread…

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Liliana
May 12, 2016 12:55 pm
qebtel
qebtel
25 April 2016

Cost of Concrete and concretor

Cost of Concrete and concretor

Concrete Material cost may be different from contractor to contractor, it also depends on quality of work that you expect from a contractor.

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qebtel
Apr 25, 2016 3:47 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
29 March 2016

Paver sealer recommendations

Paver sealer recommendations

It's interesting that you find Bluestone to be porous. It's a natural stone that absorbs liquid. I would consider that porous.

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Crazyk
Mar 29, 2016 11:36 am
Crazyk
KLB
KLB
5 March 2016

How soon can formwork be removed?

How soon can formwork be removed?

Ours was removed same day aswell.

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KLB
Mar 05, 2016 8:53 am
KLB

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