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Bondek vs SpeedfloorI have used both and I think Speedfloor is more convenient for services due to their beams already have services penetrations. However, Bondek allows thinner slabs overall… alexp79 replied 16 September 2023 ago hi all, keen to know what can cause thrive marks on exposed concrete?
I recently had my driveway done and having similar issue, is this considered a defect of concrete… Covered weep holes :(We have the same issue now and it's my mistake for not doing my homework before we got the tiling done. But our walls with weepholes are undercover and the floor is… Thamz replied 23 July 2021 ago ThamzJul 23, 2021 11:02 am Elevated Driveway on BoundaryI cant find any Australian standards on this, but next door to us they are constructing a property which will have an elevated driveway on our boundary.
My concerns (and… MelBr started a topic 20 May 2021 ago MelBrMay 20, 2021 5:42 pm CrossoverJust wondering how much you paid for your crossover and how wide it was?
Not sure what a reasonable price is. The front porch of my old Victorian house has some issues...it's concrete that's just painted with paving paint. Some of the concrete (or mortar?) has broken away and it… Long story short, moved into a house 2.5 years ago (25 year old house). continually having problems. solve one issue, onto the next.
I've been finding and solving… ok thanks for letting me know. It has been suggested to me that the white is not bleaching, its just where the concrete sealant has been removed by the acetone, so it… Concrete driveway testing - please helpWhen we test concrete in place we have a couple of tools available:
- Schmidt Hammer tests. A non-destructive way to measure the strength of the concrete surface. They can… These are concrete panels of a warehouse about 5 years old, 5m panels and 10m high, this particular one is much slimmer, only 1m wide.
At first just the paint just… Control Joints - DrivewayIt won't hurt to do the cuts now but the damage has already been done.
The concrete will already have shrinkage cracks, you just may not be able to see them all yet and it… chippy replied 27 March 2019 ago Would anyone know why my driveway has come up with white marks on some sections?
My driveway is about 6 months old & has been sealed by our builder. Just curious if… Has anyone painted tiles? Our terracotta tiles, beside the ugliness, are SO slippery!! We are discussing painting them with a rougher tread. Has anyone painted over tiles… Exposed Agg vs Coloured ConcreteExposed Agg has so much more character...go for it. Any color concrete driveway will fail the color match test after a couple of years. IamSAM replied 18 September 2018 ago gaps in drivewayThanks @Lakeside Paving - I have bought Sika® Pave Fix Plus - I assume it's similar. Going to use it on the weekend. Thanks for getting back to me. Photos of 50mm fall to concrete apron
The photo shows the pump's pressure controller. That doesn't tell me the pump make and model.
Only one downpipe means that either less than 50 sq m of roof catchment area… Is concrete around the house required?
Do not use this guide it is extremely outdated and the fall levels on concrete are now incorrect. Unfortunately it appears many volume builders give this Foundation… Cut-off trenchHi,
Am in VIC and with a some movement in our home I was just being on reactive soil I was wondering if it was worth putting up a cut-off trench fillied with concrete on… kitty1 started a topic 13 October 2017 ago We had our driveway done about 5 months ago and today I noticed that there were a few patchy areas, like it's crumbly or over exposed.
I've attached a couple of photos,… AGI drainsKitty1
If the agi pipes is not sitting in clay then will not be as effective due to water will seep below the agi pipe level usually
along the clay base if is relatively… 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… qebtel replied 21 May 2017 ago 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… qebtel replied 21 May 2017 ago logarApr 03, 2017 4:45 pm 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… Gaudi replied 23 March 2017 ago GaudiMar 23, 2017 8:57 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… Sooti started a topic 10 February 2017 ago SootiFeb 10, 2017 10:28 pm 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… 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… LynneB replied 22 November 2016 ago 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… Lea889 replied 21 November 2016 ago RoryNov 02, 2016 10:31 pm front entrance to houseIt looks as though you could pave straight over the top of the existing concrete.
The height of your door will determine how much play you have, but I would use the… JordanT replied 19 September 2016 ago Concrete path along slope
Yes but concretors are a mixed lot and many don't know the regulations, in part due to misinformation in their industry handbook...unless there has been a recent reprint.…
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