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DPC height and weep hole heightI would have thought that Major issue should be the DPC should be below the floor level for concrete floors or below the bearer level for suspended floors and the weep… stormwater drainage - how deepFor a location like this where there is no big loads there is no real need for crushed rock/or sand under the pipe. Lay the pipe on the bottom of the trench and place sand… house bricks as paversthe path to our front door has been made with house bricks. because we have a huge area to eventually pave we have done this for the moment. ( ok for the past 18 mnths) … kexkez replied 26 February 2011 ago exposed ground aroung the houseI just keep the ground level a full brick below the weep holes and slope away from the house and have never had any problems in any of the houses I have lived in including… Concreter/Ashpalt in Melb Eastern SuburbsHi Grant, just wondering how you went finding a reliable and good concreter as we also in the area looking for the same. If you found someone reliable can you PM me. radiuz replied 16 February 2011 ago Concrete step/stair height?Hello,
I have been in the industry for around 15 years and have always done stairs between 175mm an 185mm. 220mm is not even legal. Just be wary of anyone that tells you… qlarson replied 14 February 2011 ago Decking Alternates?Oh OK.
Our Alfresco gets poured after the house is nearly done, so its separate from the house slab completely.
You'll have to wait and see what the levels of the… Stamped concretingHi,
I would like to get the drive way, portico stamped concerted, is it a good idea and what are the normal rates per sqm abraham started a topic 9 February 2011 ago extending slab?Yeah my builder quoted for them but we said we'd get our own. He said it wouldn't be until the end of the build and if we changed our minds it would be the same cost.
I… Removal of broken up concrete slabsLike Rory I find it it surprising that you found a skip bin company that refused to take concrete (but I can think of one reason).
First up, I wonder if their questions… Footings next to existing wallYou will need a feature/contour survey and an engineer will have to design the footings. They will tell you if it can be done or not.
You will probably want a re… Bath TubAre ceramic bath tubs costly. any idea show us your concrete drivewaysBetter to work out your needs first.
Priority 1 Aesthetics?, non slip?, elevation?, shape?,
Then - colours, local soil type, trees, will the area contribute to unwanted… Galley 28 with Places HomesThanks c&d
You have friendly neighbors. 
My neighbor is a tenant. I manage to get owners contact number and explain to him. still don't want to sign. he returned the… mm77 replied 21 December 2010 ago Maz78Dec 18, 2010 2:47 pm Boral River Pebble PaversI too have no idea in how to go about a paving project. Nice link. Helpful. This is all new. I understand the concept and steps involved but it's a task that could take… Dollar replied 8 December 2010 ago Concreter in the WestNot sure if this post is still alive, but can someone PM me contact details of recommended concreters (also in the west side)?
Thanks.
David bluedna replied 8 November 2010 ago PulpoNov 01, 2010 11:05 pm Auspod waffle podsNo never used these pods.
I have used hunter and builda void pods.
All similar nothing too fancy, put my foot through a few.
What are their prices?
If a big place they… Pulpo replied 29 October 2010 ago PulpoOct 29, 2010 6:24 pm Why so many grey driveways?Dark grey to match all the dark grey roof tiles that seem to be popular at the moment.
Don't mind how they look, but think they would absorb a lot of heat in the summer sun!!! Richo replied 28 October 2010 ago RichoOct 28, 2010 1:52 pm Pool RenderHi All
Would appreciate any advice.
I have removed my old waterline tiles and glue patches. Water line area is due to get rendered, prior to tiler placing tiles. Tiler… maxpatel started a topic 24 October 2010 ago Thinking of DIY paving, any suggestionsWe did our own paving and you can easily tell it's not a professional job, but that probably says more about our skill than anything else  I'm sure we would have been much… TheOKOct 22, 2010 5:18 pm filling for a concrete/paved footpathI am thinking of DIY concreting/paving the area (footpath) around the house but currently, the ground (soil fill ??) is too low (around the same height as the slab, i can… draco76 started a topic 21 October 2010 ago coloured drivewayg'day all
getting ready to do my driveway and looking for some opinions.
we were originally going to go exposed aggregate but decided against it as its such a massive… XT4V started a topic 20 October 2010 ago grass paversUsed Grass cell with good results just follow prep work for best results. cherub replied 7 October 2010 ago Best patio coveringWe have a suspended outdoor patio in full sun which also forms the roof of the workshop below and must be watertight - it is about 3 x 5M.
The support… coylum started a topic 12 September 2010 ago Ideas for fixing broken concrete drivewayOld fashioned driveways can actually look quit charming if maintained well. They look better than the run-of-the-mill plain concrete driveways you see people building… slab approved SUBJECT TO ?unfortunately he has already been paid. in hindsight that is exactly what i s/d have done. the building surveyoe passed the inspection based on the builders undertaking… Terminology question..Totally agree that F82 is the way to go. Not because the concrete needs it, but becasue when it's stepped on it doesn't distort. And the concreters will step onit plenty! Casa2 replied 29 July 2010 ago Casa2Jul 29, 2010 7:14 pm mdzzjApr 22, 2010 11:07 am DIY Rain water Tank Concrete baseMy 5000l slim tank is on a concrete pad, 3.1mx1.3m, done by the builder. I'm putting another one right next to it and then a shed, so I'm getting one bigger slab poured… digamma replied 24 January 2010 ago
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as I'd be very interested to hear some comments too. Good questions, BTW!
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