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qebtel
qebtel
11 March 2016

New Paving Installation (Urgent)

New Paving Installation (Urgent)

The Bahamas are nice to visit at any time of the year.

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qebtel
Mar 11, 2016 12:02 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
9 March 2016

Dampness around gutter pipe when we put evap cooling on

Dampness around gutter pipe when we put evap cooling on

You should never silicone the adapter. The adapter shown is a 100mm x 50mm x 90mm. The next time anyone reading…

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SaveH2O
Mar 09, 2016 1:38 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
27 February 2016

How do i know if the concreting is done right?

How do i know if the concreting is done right?

Australian Standards (AS) are level 4a Deemed To Satisfy solutions. They are not alternative solutions. Alternative solutions are level 4b.

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SaveH2O
Feb 27, 2016 2:53 pm
SaveH2O
Megera
Megera
12 February 2016

Concreter rec: Western Melbourne

Concreter rec: Western Melbourne

Why not you try this http://www.yarrabee.com.au/beinspired/u ... rt-project I hope it will help you!

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Megera
Feb 12, 2016 6:59 pm
Megera
Love to Build
Love to Build
22 January 2016

Cost of waffle slab Melbourne

Cost of waffle slab Melbourne

Hi All, Does any one have an idea of the price of waffle slab for a house on flat ground 109sqm plus 44sqm garage ? Any recommendation for a good reliable…

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Love to Build
Jan 22, 2016 2:20 pm
Love to Build
Crazyk
Crazyk
3 January 2016

Minimum thickness requirements

Minimum thickness requirements

The plans and specifications take precedence don't they?

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Crazyk
Jan 03, 2016 9:31 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
Crazyk
3 January 2016

Bluestone paver seal

Bluestone paver seal

Hey all. I'm going to be laying bluestone 300x600 pavers and I'd like some advice on using water based or solvent based sealers. I'm going to have the pavers border…

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Crazyk
Jan 03, 2016 7:29 pm
Crazyk
building-expert
building-expert
30 December 2015

Is this concrete cancer...how to fix?

Is this concrete cancer...how to fix?

Good building consultant should be able to inspect and guide you as what needs to be done.

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building-expert
Dec 30, 2015 7:36 pm
building-expert
blute72
blute72
27 December 2015

Driveway paving advice wanted

Driveway paving advice wanted

Looking for some advice on paving my driveway I have jack hammered off the existing brick paving and mortar back to the slab. Slab is 100mm thick and in pretty good…

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blute72
Dec 27, 2015 10:56 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
24 December 2015

Flooring issues - hole at couple of places.

Flooring issues - hole at couple of places.

Have you had it looked at - maybe get a few quotes - if only for ideas etc.

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Saint Mike
Dec 24, 2015 6:20 am
Saint Mike
psyko
psyko
1 December 2015

Suggestions for paving and drainage?

Suggestions for paving and drainage?

I've installed over 30 metres of Everhard, and it works well. Another option is RELN, and they offer different sizes for various flow…

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psyko
Dec 01, 2015 12:36 pm
shadowarrior
shadowarrior
1 December 2015

Another drainage problem am trying to tackle with concrete

Another drainage problem am trying to tackle with concrete

On one side of our land we have a retaining wall belonging to one of the neighbour. The soil in our area is quite rich in clay, any amount of rain and you have sticky…

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shadowarrior
Dec 01, 2015 11:17 am
goody59
goody59
28 November 2015

Footpath

Footpath

I did not pay a bond to council but that may be something my Builder- Simonds Home had to do I am unsure. But I also have a damaged footpath in two separate locations…

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goody59
Nov 28, 2015 6:41 am
goody59
AP81
AP81
23 November 2015

Removing excess slab concrete

Removing excess slab concrete

Spoke to builder, advised it's OK to jackhammer or use hammer+chisel.

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AP81
Nov 23, 2015 9:45 pm
joea
joea
19 October 2015

Sewerage Access in way of Footpath

Sewerage Access in way of Footpath

Thanks for the feedback :)

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joea
Oct 19, 2015 12:31 pm
joea
How Hard Can it Be
How Hard Can it Be
17 October 2015

Paving around pool - query

Paving around pool - query

Hi there Been a while since I've popped in to H1... I have to use my phone so please forgive any typos or abbreviations. We have finally ordered a pool and we are…

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How Hard Can it Be
Oct 17, 2015 10:50 am
mirz
mirz
9 October 2015

Concreting advice pls

Concreting advice pls
1 ... 8, 9, 10

Thanks Lilana. No more water pooling after I hand dig whole backyard and added top soil. All water is going down.

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mirz
Oct 09, 2015 7:52 am
mirz
Crazyk
Crazyk
2 October 2015

Mentone premix

Mentone premix

Hey all. I've decided to go exposed agg for my drive. My Concreter uses Mentone premix. I'm looking at using the mix labasa Has anyone used it? If so can you post…

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Crazyk
Oct 02, 2015 3:40 pm
Crazyk
postaddict
postaddict
30 September 2015

Driveway Cleaning

Driveway Cleaning

Hi all, my coloured concrete driveway and paths are about 5-6 yrs old and never been sealed. It's suppose to be charcoal but they are almost white in colour. We've had…

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postaddict
Sep 30, 2015 4:08 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
28 September 2015

Concrete levels

Concrete levels

What are people's preference when it comes to concrete levels. Is it better to have a step up from the driveway onto the porch or have it all the same level? Similarly…

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Crazyk
Sep 28, 2015 9:20 pm
Crazyk
civicblade
civicblade
1 September 2015

Concrete Apron or Artificial Grass Around a New House

Concrete Apron or Artificial Grass Around a New House

A combination of concrete apron, artificial grass backyard and pebble/mulch front yard is probably what I am going for. Concrete is ~$100/sqm (colour, includes wire…

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civicblade
Sep 01, 2015 2:41 pm
Natti
Natti
25 July 2015

what are these pavers??

what are these pavers??

Hi, We are wanting to extend our driveway, can you tell me what these pavers are called and where I could get them from in Melbourne. …

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Natti
Jul 25, 2015 10:26 am
davinci
davinci
13 July 2015

Exposed Aggregate - Melbourne

Exposed Aggregate - Melbourne

best expose mix's are from Mentone premix. If you call them they will give you contact details for installers and also job address to view. We install all types of…

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davinci
Jul 13, 2015 2:53 pm
davinci
Winthrop
Winthrop
19 June 2015

Paving Sand-which is best

Paving Sand-which is best

In relation to the types the OP mentioned: Concreting sand or washed sand. These should both be OK to use as the bedding layer for paving. Concreting sand is the same as…

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Winthrop
Jun 19, 2015 12:05 am
Winthrop
qebtel
qebtel
10 June 2015

Slab Mpa - upgrade

Slab Mpa - upgrade

You can use a stronger concrete than specified. I have never heard of anyone being penalised for "over engineering".

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qebtel
Jun 10, 2015 8:14 pm
davinci
davinci
13 May 2015

Any recommendations for concreters in Berwick please?

Any recommendations for concreters in Berwick please?

We would be happy to provide a quotation for you. All contact details are on our website www.davincioutdoor.com Troy

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davinci
May 13, 2015 1:14 pm
davinci
davinci
davinci
11 May 2015

Granite and new concrete level

Granite and new concrete level

cheapy granite is generally around the $35-$40 sq mtr. with variance upto 5+mm in thicknessI can supply calibrated 500x500x20 flamed for around the $65 sq mtr plus…

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davinci
May 11, 2015 10:30 am
davinci
Liliana
Liliana
9 May 2015

ADVICE NEEDED!! Bad concrete levelling, weep hole issues

ADVICE NEEDED!! Bad concrete levelling, weep hole issues

the plumbing is indeed the overflow relief gully, and the advice given by new tradies coming in for quotes is not to extend this pipe, but…

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Liliana
May 09, 2015 8:38 am
homesaw
homesaw
29 April 2015

Raising Paver Level with sand?

Raising Paver Level with sand?

Thanks for the info Beetaloo. I don't believe I have any active dampcourse, so my plan before raising the level would be to dig up the soil next to the brickwork, and…

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homesaw
Apr 29, 2015 11:01 pm
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
9 March 2015

Floating concrete steps - Melbourne

Floating concrete steps - Melbourne

Nah that was yesterday... :wink: non-stick wedges are all the rage apparently

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onc_artisan
Mar 09, 2015 8:04 pm
onc_artisan
Liliana
Liliana
21 February 2015

House siting level problems

House siting level problems

I completely agree with BE. It may not sound very glamorous but it is important to get the levels right both at the design stage and the construction stage. From my…

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Liliana
Feb 21, 2015 8:54 am
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building-expert
Feb 18, 2015 9:35 am
building-expert
ktotherose
ktotherose
27 January 2015

Crack in polished concrete! HELP!

Crack in polished concrete! HELP!

Haven't got any on me at work. I'll try take some for you tonight.

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ktotherose
Jan 27, 2015 10:33 am
B STAR
B STAR
21 January 2015

Do I Need a Retaining Wall?

Do I Need a Retaining Wall?

It doesnt really seem that bad to me hope I am not missing anything. Yes its nice to have concrete falling away from house but this is not always the best practice as you…

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B STAR
Jan 21, 2015 12:41 pm
surfprado
surfprado
11 January 2015

Adding your own products to concrete - Polished Concrete

Adding your own products to concrete - Polished Concrete

Gday All, Looking to pour our own concrete slab for an entertaining platform for table/chairs,etc. We will have this grind back and sealed like polished concrete. Just…

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surfprado
Jan 11, 2015 5:34 pm
surfprado
aloenyx
aloenyx
10 January 2015

Coloured Concrete Driveway - What colours did you choose?

Coloured Concrete Driveway - What colours did you choose?

Your right, I really love lighter coloured driveways. I wish I could afford exposed aggregrate, but definitely going for a light cream/tan driveway now. I wish I could…

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aloenyx
Jan 10, 2015 4:57 pm
aloenyx
Beazley77
Beazley77
22 December 2014

New plain concrete shows yellow stains

New plain concrete shows yellow stains

Wait a week. It will probably fade

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Beazley77
Dec 22, 2014 12:32 am
Beazley77
bashworth
bashworth
19 December 2014

Levels for concrete path around house

Levels for concrete path around house

Don't assume anything. State exactly what you require in writing otherwise you will get what is easiest for the concretor. See the following link for some more info

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bashworth
Dec 19, 2014 6:01 pm
bashworth
33amc
33amc
15 December 2014

Looking for advice for outdoor area slab.

Looking for advice for outdoor area slab.

I got a screed and bull float but only about 1200-1500 prob from memory, think ill just go hire some 3m ones make the job alot easier. If i start from the end thats a…

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33amc
Dec 15, 2014 9:43 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
3 December 2014

Concretor Problem

Concretor Problem

If it is a covered area, the damp proof course (DPC) can be a minimum of 50 mm above the concrete, otherwise it is 75 mm as stated by Liliana. The regulations also differ…

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SaveH2O
Dec 03, 2014 6:12 am
SaveH2O
pseretis01
pseretis01
27 November 2014

Help with ourdoor subfloor

Help with ourdoor subfloor

Hey guys, I am in the process of building my deck, but i want to step down onto a tiled floor for my bbq. My question is Do i put 19mm cement sheet on top of my joists for…

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pseretis01
Nov 27, 2014 5:03 pm
jamiezoch
jamiezoch
26 November 2014

Help with small footing

Help with small footing

Thank you Bashworth for your reply. As a result I will be concreting this weekend. Thanks again..

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jamiezoch
Nov 26, 2014 8:21 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
24 November 2014

How long to pour a driveway?

How long to pour a driveway?

+1 bash

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Crazyk
Nov 24, 2014 8:30 pm
Crazyk
JP79
JP79
13 November 2014

Waffle Type 4B??

Waffle Type 4B??

i just found this with a bit of searching, There is a type 4 system the B may be added to denote boarded piers.

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JP79
Nov 13, 2014 8:14 pm
JP79
TomCat
TomCat
9 November 2014

Slab Quality

Slab Quality

Trust dad to look out for you. Yeah they can make up a slurry to go over it as a cosmetic job, but now that it's dry, it won't bond too well. Anyway, you'll have some sexy…

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TomCat
Nov 09, 2014 8:21 pm
TomCat
mirz
mirz
2 November 2014

How to fix this crack?

How to fix this crack?

It was like…

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mirz
Nov 02, 2014 6:18 pm
mirz
Crazyk
Crazyk
2 November 2014

What colour aggregate matches my house?

What colour aggregate matches my house?

There should be a few new estates out there, especially Cranbourne or pakenham. Might be worth having a drive around

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Crazyk
Nov 02, 2014 7:46 am
Crazyk
sammyc
sammyc
1 November 2014

Am I responsible ....

Am I responsible ....

Managed to lift the 'blob' onto the ute with 3 people, just. I was able to dump it, free of charge after explaining the story. Thanks for help. I wont be using that…

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sammyc
Nov 01, 2014 10:34 am
kathleenb
kathleenb
2 October 2014

Paver Sealants for wet shady areas

Paver Sealants for wet shady areas

Thank you, Doc Freeman. I will give it a go.

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kathleenb
Oct 02, 2014 8:05 am
Getjason
Getjason
25 September 2014

Cromelin, getnewlook or Miteq concrete sealers

Cromelin, getnewlook or Miteq concrete sealers

Not many if any sealers will last 3 years and all topical sealers on the market should be removed before another application is due . You would not peel over flaky paint…

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Getjason
Sep 25, 2014 3:55 pm

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