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Tiling a concrete patioI'm planning to tile my concrete patio. It is divided into three equal parts by expansion joints and I'm guessing I shouldn't tile over the expansion joints. That's my… jassy started a topic 24 October 2010 ago jassyOct 24, 2010 8:45 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 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 Polished Concrete?Oh I see, I was wondering what sort of job you'd get for that price! lol Rizzo replied 31 October 2010 ago RizzoOct 31, 2010 3:10 pm PulpoNov 01, 2010 11:05 pm Watering cracked slabWide enough to put my fingernail through (although the cracks are not that deep) but not a credit card.
I have been examining cracks over the last week and they haven't… snotlet replied 2 November 2010 ago kikinNov 04, 2010 9:45 pm Slab not parallel to frameHi
Our slab has been laided and the builders have started the frame work. Everything good so far except in the laundry the slab wet area cut out and the frame are not… GLLSC started a topic 6 November 2010 ago GLLSCNov 06, 2010 7:56 pm Oh oh!
Onc and CC,
Can i suggest something that worked for me in the past. Probably depends on the type of sealer i suppose.
Anyway I used a paint… miteq replied 8 November 2010 ago miteqNov 08, 2010 8:08 am 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 ICFAs far as I am concerned ICF is definately the way to go.
Just make sure that you also factor in the cost of double glazing and you'll also need to fully render the house… rlay1 replied 9 November 2010 ago rlay1Nov 09, 2010 3:25 pm Slight surface cracks appearI've had my aggregate down for about 3-4 months now, in about 4 spots there is slight surface crack which you can really only see when you hose the conrete down. Anyway to… nemisis started a topic 11 November 2010 ago Coloured concrete- mixed or top layer?oxide in conc will fade so it needs sealing, casting top of conc. with coloured hardener will also fade so it needs sealing. only colourer sealing on plain conc. will need… davinci replied 15 November 2010 ago Pavers for BackyardWhat is the best material floor pavers for the backyard?
I don't mind paying extra money for the best..
Brick, Sandstone, Limestone, Glass, Marble, Other??
I am… Concreting problem - My rights?Can you see if reo mesh has been used?
Check the side of the slab there may be a bit of it exposed or perhaps shine a tourch into the crack. Paving baseI think we'll be paving on a slab base now after reading this Thanks for the details davinci Pavers for BackyardIt is a pretty crazy price. I assum it'd be a bit cheaper in WA, seeings how that where they come from. It'd still be more than the average paver though.
Granite is really… How to remove brick pavers?Should be pretty easy to remove. They only put cement around the edges to hold everything in place, so once you've broken that (should be easy enough with a hammer), you… elemist replied 22 November 2010 ago Pavers SATry Gumtree. I just got a whole bunch for free. They're dirty, but could be cleaned, and anyway I don't care - that's my garden bed edging sorted englyn replied 24 November 2010 ago Tips for getting concrete rightWhat ONC said. He knows.
The one thing I would mention about watering a slab, is that the slab needs to have a constant pool of water on it.
Many people think that… chippy replied 30 November 2010 ago Loose Stones - Exposed AggYea mate ill grab a photo soon.
Its pretty bad and looks terrible. Place has it front and back. Front is loose everywhere, and was not waterproofed so theres a few drips… deeiwhy replied 30 November 2010 ago Concrete or PaveHey Double B, did you end up going paving or concrete? As you know we are building with Dechellis and we have a slope like yours on the driveway. We are trying to find… RobbieC replied 1 December 2010 ago 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 Brick Paving RequiredHi guys
Wondering if anyone can recommend any good tradies for brick paving North of the River (Perth)
We are needing to get a bit of the driveway over the 6m allowance… pink2010 started a topic 10 December 2010 ago Recommend a good wet look paving sealerWhat your asking is something that goes hand in hand unfortunatley.
Wet = slippery. (most of the time)
We have a non slip option that has been tested to AS/NZ standards.… miteq replied 13 December 2010 ago miteqDec 13, 2010 3:56 pm Improving a FWD-only roadby FWD do you mean Front wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive?
If Four 4WD would be much clearer, I had to read your post a few times to figure it out.
Now the advice
Chech… Piering
You could easily calculate the m3 if… Lex replied 18 December 2010 ago Maz78Dec 18, 2010 2:47 pm Concrete bathrooms?Yeh bloody good idea...
Low maintenance, easy care hard wearing...
I'm sending you a PM 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
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