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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 4:35 am
The Concrete Firm
The Concrete Firm
11 February 2014

Concreting around house.

Concreting around house.

The vast majority of homes ever built do not have concrete paving all around them. Its not a building necessity and not something you need to stop damage happening its…

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The Concrete Firm
Feb 11, 2014 8:36 pm
The Concrete Firm

Sorry it took me a while to…

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The Concrete Firm
Feb 11, 2014 7:38 pm
The Concrete Firm
spamjam
spamjam
8 February 2014

Ideas for sloping driveway material?

Ideas for sloping driveway material?

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for permeable/semi-permeable options for sloping driveways? We would like to have a permeable driveway and we're considering…

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spamjam
Feb 08, 2014 8:02 pm
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 5:31 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 5:54 pm
bladex
bladex
22 January 2014

concrete cost for a small outdoor area?

concrete cost for a small outdoor area?

looks like the minimum cost will be $55 per SQM

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bladex
Jan 22, 2014 10:31 pm
Will85
Will85
21 January 2014

removing footpath for driveway

removing footpath for driveway

thanks Leanne! that makes sense, I will start making some enquiries :) yeah if it costs too much we may just leave it!

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Will85
Jan 21, 2014 9:50 pm
MiaMia
MiaMia
21 January 2014

Creating short driveway where house is close to verge

Creating short driveway where house is close to verge

Hi! I'm very new to these forums (I have mostly been lurking) and I was hoping someone might be able to help with me with ideas for creating off-street parking. Our…

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MiaMia
Jan 21, 2014 10:01 am
Lex
Lex
19 January 2014

Exposed aggregate vs Travertine paving pool

Exposed aggregate vs Travertine paving pool

I'm no expert, but since you also asked for opinions ;) ... I have pletny!! :lol: Soft lighter (I guess the most common?!) coloured travertine is the…

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Lex
Jan 19, 2014 9:12 am
Lex
KnockItDown
KnockItDown
15 January 2014

Questions about levels when paving

Questions about levels when paving

Thanks guys I just hired a hilti to speed up the process. 10 mins with the hammer and I'm already a quarter way along the total area. Well worth the money.

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KnockItDown
Jan 15, 2014 1:22 pm
KnockItDown
bashworth
bashworth
15 January 2014

Understanding Foundations

Understanding Foundations

Hi Mickeyp What type of inside floor are you hoping for? Tiles? Timber? Do you have an inside garage? it will normally be on concrete. Your engineer/designer will…

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bashworth
Jan 15, 2014 11:30 am
bashworth
Getjason
Getjason
10 January 2014

Coloured sealer gone wrong

Coloured sealer gone wrong

Thanks Getjason. I have contacted GetNewLook.com.au and their local representative is kindly sending me some samples of the Easy Strip 1000 and…

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Getjason
Jan 10, 2014 12:35 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
11 December 2013

Liquid limestone vs stone pavers for patio paving (VIC)?

Liquid limestone vs stone pavers for patio paving (VIC)?

I'm not in Vic but I can tell you about liquid limestone. It never gets really hot underfoot even in a heatwave, which is great, no weeds or ants, but the drawbacks are…

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Treeseachanger
Dec 11, 2013 9:31 pm
Geoff1430
Geoff1430
3 December 2013

Concrete finish tollerances

Concrete finish tollerances

Hi there, Question regarding the finished quality and tollerances of exposed agregate concrete. This is the second attempt for the builder to do a driveway for us on our…

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Geoff1430
Dec 03, 2013 4:45 pm
HomeAngels
HomeAngels
30 November 2013

exposed aggregate price in melboune

exposed aggregate price in melboune

These guys are quite good and their exposed aggregate starts at $99m2.

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HomeAngels
Nov 30, 2013 8:42 pm
HomeAngels
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 5:58 pm
leighton
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
21 November 2013

Tiled balcony leaking... options?

Tiled balcony leaking... options?

My 2c. If the water is pooling in the middle despite having some fall, the waterproofing may have essentially created a bucket. There needs to…

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onc_artisan
Nov 21, 2013 12:12 pm
onc_artisan
miteq
miteq
18 November 2013

How to pave travertine?

How to pave travertine?

^^^^agreed. Also look into salt consolidation if you have a salt pool. Worth the time and money to do…

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miteq
Nov 18, 2013 11:59 am
miteq
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 3:33 pm
comfyhouse4me
comfyhouse4me
27 October 2013

Concrete screed over Hebel Powerfloor or Timber subfloor?

Concrete screed over Hebel Powerfloor or Timber subfloor?

Sorry for cross-posting, but it just occurred to me that this may be a more appropriate board for my question re concrete screeds over Hebel Powerfloor, or timber…

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comfyhouse4me
Oct 27, 2013 5:13 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
18 October 2013

block pavers vs coloured concrete - anything in between!

block pavers vs coloured concrete - anything in between!

Poured limestone, looks great, no weeds, cool underfoot even in the hottest weather, but for a driveway you would have to look into getting it sealed as it is a natural…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 18, 2013 12:34 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
18 October 2013

Poured limestone vs concrete

Poured limestone vs concrete

As far as darker colours go, yes hot under foot but tends to hide dirt. I'm not sure about fading but then it should fade evenly and looking at it every day you probably…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 18, 2013 11:43 am
ChrisM
ChrisM
10 October 2013

Sealing and Clean ?

Sealing and Clean ?

It depends on where you are as to the cost. I'll speak about Melbourne because that's where I'm…

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ChrisM
Oct 10, 2013 6:16 pm
ChrisM
ChrisM
28 September 2013

Concrete I had laid two years ago

Concrete I had laid two years ago

Just spoke with getnewlook, what they also provide is a colour stain for concrete that is then sealed over if your wanting to change the colour of existing concrete. You…

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ChrisM
Sep 28, 2013 11:16 am
building-expert
building-expert
27 September 2013

Concreting destroying my new house

Concreting destroying my new house

Hi tkormich You definitely have some serious issues with foundation heave. You will need expert advice. You can PM or visit my web site and call.

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building-expert
Sep 27, 2013 7:42 am
building-expert
raj_27
raj_27
25 September 2013

Cheap Pavers

Cheap Pavers

Hi Guys I need around 77 pavers for stepping stone feature i am building, which will have very light traffic. I found these $4.4/paver on ebay made by

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raj_27
Sep 25, 2013 10:30 am
john3136
john3136
23 September 2013

Exposed Aggregate Selections

Exposed Aggregate Selections

Can anyone recommend any sites that show a good variety of colors/styles of exposed aggregate products? I've been going through google one concreter at a time and I was…

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john3136
Sep 23, 2013 9:31 pm
john3136
AKB
AKB
19 September 2013

Standard payment arrangement?

Standard payment arrangement?

I didn't pay my grano guy until the job was completed.

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AKB
Sep 19, 2013 9:43 pm
AKB
snuck
snuck
18 September 2013

Crossover for a new house

Crossover for a new house

Ask the local council. My local shire (country WA) includes 'one free crossover' per block.... it's possible this might be the case for you?

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snuck
Sep 18, 2013 7:58 pm
snuck
Garym_38
Garym_38
16 September 2013

crushed limestone pathway questions

crushed limestone pathway questions

Thanks Guys helpful and informative, beauty!

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Garym_38
Sep 16, 2013 4:33 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 10:59 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 11:23 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
13 September 2013

Concrete pond advice

Concrete pond advice

:D :lol:

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onc_artisan
Sep 13, 2013 4:13 pm
onc_artisan
orrm280
orrm280
13 September 2013

Concrete base for pool paving - is reo required ?

Concrete base for pool paving - is reo required ?

I am looking at laying a concrete slab as a base for paving around a pool as its only requires a rough screed and most of the prep work has been done. Its going over a…

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orrm280
Sep 13, 2013 12:34 pm
miteq
miteq
12 September 2013

Poured limestone V salt and chlorine, and paving grading?

Poured limestone V salt and chlorine, and paving grading?

Thanks mitec. Installer will be me :) Do you have any thoughts about grading drainage back to the pool? Could only help the paving I would think,…

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miteq
Sep 12, 2013 2:13 pm
miteq
FCS
FCS
30 August 2013

Coloured concrete driveway flaking

Coloured concrete driveway flaking

Getjason is right. The contractor probably didn't do the right steps after the Densifier and applying the sealing, resulting in sealer delamination. You shouldn't have to…

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FCS
Aug 30, 2013 5:06 pm
FCS
FCS
FCS
30 August 2013

Dymark epoxy

Dymark epoxy

Hopefully there is enough sealer on the driveway to protect it from the acid. Sometimes when a driveway is freshly laid they only do what is called a Green Coat of sealer,…

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FCS
Aug 30, 2013 4:32 pm
FCS
keen
keen
28 August 2013

Thickness of concrete driveway and paths

Thickness of concrete driveway and paths

Fair enough, B-star, I agree that is why I said correctly graded sub grade ie no undulations. Yes re-enforcement is essential in a driveway, but for all my paths I avoid…

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keen
Aug 28, 2013 12:53 pm
keen
keen
28 August 2013

paving or concrete?

paving or concrete?

DIY concrete would be my recommendation, animal. I am slowly ridding my yard of paving in preference to poured limestone. The ants and weeds are just too high maintenance…

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keen
Aug 28, 2013 10:57 am

Hi guys Just wondering if anyone has exposed slab on their house. We have it on the right hand side of the house. (see picture) Anyone know whether this is ok or should…

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Vina
Aug 22, 2013 9:38 pm
-TSG-
-TSG-
21 August 2013

Saving cost on coloured concrete

Saving cost on coloured concrete

Thanks guys, thought it sounded a bit suss. Will definitely be avoiding this method.

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-TSG-
Aug 22, 2013 12:03 am
Getjason
Getjason
21 August 2013

How much does it cost to paint the existing pavements?

How much does it cost to paint the existing pavements?

Chances are your Pavement is hydrostatic so a Paint will peel and flake off pretty fast ... Stain it , breathable , doesn't flake or peel , totally natural looking and…

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Getjason
Aug 21, 2013 2:53 pm
Redstorm
Redstorm
13 August 2013

Link to Concrete Slab comparisons

Link to Concrete Slab comparisons

Hi Mod's I may have posted this one in the wrong area? Not sure if its General Discussion or Paving & Concreting? Link to…

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Redstorm
Aug 13, 2013 7:04 pm
Redstorm
plantagenet
plantagenet
13 August 2013

Crazy Pavers on Concrete Base

Crazy Pavers on Concrete Base

Hi All, Really would appreciate your advice on my next project. Have about 26m2 of blown out ag concrete which I would like to crazy pave over. The pavers I am looking…

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plantagenet
Aug 13, 2013 1:56 pm
Smarty pants
Smarty pants
10 August 2013

Oil on driveway, brickies acid wash?

Oil on driveway, brickies acid wash?

Cover with a can of coke, leave overnight and jet wash the next day, sounds crazy but it works.

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Smarty pants
Aug 10, 2013 10:10 pm

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