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If you are building on highly reactive clay, then the best protection is to monitor and ensure that the Builder adheres to the regulatory requirements that include proper… Council' permissionIts pretty simple, you cannot legally concrete on land that is not yours. I think the council dork is wrong..
A pragmatic approach would be to determine if there is… Concrete Reinforcement
I think you'll find they mostly do it all the same way. Some use bar chair, other just pull up the mesh as the concrete get poured to a hopefully suitable level. Bar… Painting concreteHi 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,… TimKMay 03, 2017 11:29 am GaudiApr 05, 2017 2:18 am Paving for mini basketball court areaPaving would be a waste of time. Pavers do look good however if i was in your shoes i would save up and get your local concreter in to get it done and you wont be disappointed!!! logarApr 03, 2017 4:45 pm Brisbane Conceters - a Rant
Thank you for your most excellent contributions here. I guess this thread really got under your skin, since you signed up just to reply? Hilarious. Hey I reckon your next… Exposed aggregate -questionThank you so much Goody59!!
Knowing what is normal is so helpful.
The surface holes that remain today post wash are small.
I don't think they've used the peel off type of… GaudiMar 23, 2017 8:57 pm Shed floor partly on a soakwellHi there
I would be glad to have some opinions on whether it is a bad idea to have some of my shed floor partly over a soak well. I was thinking that after being… Easier way to make bathroom screed?Couple of things,
Best way to make screed? I assume a 4:1 sand/cement is fine?
Second thing, I hate hand mixing... Would say bunnings do a premix bag of what I could use… honesMar 14, 2017 1:02 pm Paving baseI've heard differing opinions on base material for pavers. These are the materials I'm seeing:
Road Base
Dolomite
Dolomite with a little cement
Paver sand
Or 2 layers of… RoryMar 09, 2017 12:27 pm Jay95Mar 05, 2017 6:28 pm Cost of new driveway and plumbinghi
Want to know if this quote seems excessive.
Old driveway to be demolished and removed.. new pvc pipes to replace bold ceramic ones. Length is 20m x 3.5m.
Then… SootiFeb 10, 2017 10:28 pm Aggregate Spider cracksHello
I have similar problem with spider hairline cracks appearing first appearing soon after my driveway was poured around June 2016. Since then the number of such… Concrete slopeWhich ever way you do it, you'll need to have a waterproof layer and pour all at once. Especially if it's under natural ground level. BerekJan 25, 2017 7:49 pm Failed Concrete?
I would be more concerned as to why/how the water is getting into the garage. Gravel fillGiven that your soil is highly reactive and that your trench runs to the edge of the building it is effectively a water channel that could deliver water under your house… Crushed seashellsPlenty of nice gravels to use 
Crushed seashells would probably need to be glued down somehow as they would be pretty light i expect. Faded stenciled concreteHi all,
My back patio is a terracotta type coloured stencil concrete and it has faded pretty badly in some areas. I only bought the place last year, I have no idea how… Weeping over Weep HolesAre you sure you have weep holes on your garage wall? Some external garage walls are not framed and lined and thus no weep holes.
What type of termite management system… Concrete driveway - building with HenleyHi gngcrazy,
Has your house been complete?
I'm just going through the final stages of my house. The builder did my driveway. I recommend you do this after handover. The… Pictures of your concrete pathway.Hi all
I am looking for photos of concrete pathways around your house. In particular I am interested to see what a 50mm slope of the first metre looks like. To me it's a… RoryNov 02, 2016 10:31 pm Quotes + Pro's and Con'sEek. 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… Restoring old brick paving groutWe have clay brick pavers around our pool that are about 35-40 years old. They are laid on a sand cement base. The pavers are still in good condition and still level. The… Steel in Concrete Slab HELP PLEASEBought 10 acres further out of town and when i contacted the building inspector about approval he laughed and said build what you like just don't go building a factory and… RudesOct 28, 2016 1:40 pm
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