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kks
kks
24 April 2019

Exposed aggregate concrete removal options

Exposed aggregate concrete removal options

Some great patio carpets around these days.

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kks
Apr 24, 2019 1:19 am
alexf40
alexf40
8 April 2019

Driveway cross over / Lowered Kerb

Driveway cross over / Lowered Kerb

Hi, I was wondering if any of you in NSW have had a new lowered kerb and what it cost? Ours is breaking up and needs replacing, the actual cross over from boundary to…

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alexf40
Apr 08, 2019 5:38 pm
Nonehtee
Nonehtee
8 April 2019

HOW TO ESTIMATE COST FOR FORMWORK STRIPPING

HOW TO ESTIMATE COST FOR FORMWORK STRIPPING

HOW DO I ESTIMATE THE COST FOR STRIPPING FORMWORK?

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Nonehtee
Apr 08, 2019 3:46 am
Mike J
Mike J
5 April 2019

Paving quote - thoughts

Paving quote - thoughts

Hi, I'd probably get a quote from another contractor. its always hard to tell without seeing the area and exactly whats involved, but doesn't hurt to shop around.

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Mike J
Apr 05, 2019 6:46 pm
Mike J
Mike J
5 April 2019

Best sealer for limestone pavers?

Best sealer for limestone pavers?
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Stay away from surface sealers (gloss or wet look) they do not allow pavers to breathe, go for a penetrating sealer. CCS products are good.

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Mike J
Apr 05, 2019 6:41 pm
mattscib
mattscib
1 April 2019

Concrete pathway around home - distance to weep holes QLD

Concrete pathway around home - distance to weep holes QLD

Hi guys & gals, Installing a 1mtr concrete apron around our QLD home to provide a path and provide a water barrier and correct the fall in some areas. I have spoken with…

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mattscib
Apr 01, 2019 2:30 pm

I’m not sure if this is the right section as this is my first time but I am trying to find someone that does gravel driveways like this picture as an example that will…

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Lovetropics
Mar 29, 2019 4:27 am
joe8489
joe8489
28 March 2019

Guidance with labour and material costs for my concrete bric

Guidance with labour and material costs for my concrete bric

Homeone, is there a reason no one has responded to my thread topic? Maybe I’m missing something in the settings or I didn’t check a box. Or maybe I needed to come…

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joe8489
Mar 28, 2019 12:37 pm
chippy
chippy
27 March 2019

Control Joints - Driveway

Control Joints - Driveway

It 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…

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chippy
Mar 27, 2019 4:42 pm
chippy

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…

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Chinoandbebe
Mar 22, 2019 4:55 pm
Woody76
Woody76
20 March 2019

Bull nose pool edge paving

Bull nose pool edge paving

Hi all, we are in the process of trying to find a matching bull nosed paver for our pool. We would like to save costs by using the pavers that were laid previously but are…

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Woody76
Mar 20, 2019 12:32 am
mattscib
mattscib
18 March 2019

Concrete path against back of home to prevent water ingress

Concrete path against back of home to prevent water ingress

Hi guys & gals, I have been reading on the forum and gained some great ideas. Not long bought a property on the Sunshine Coast…

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mattscib
Mar 18, 2019 2:40 pm
JoshAU
JoshAU
17 March 2019

Remove bedrock & concreting vs levelling bedrock & sealing?

Remove bedrock & concreting vs levelling bedrock & sealing?

Hi all. I'm digging/jack hammering out bedrock in a workroom I'm expanding under my house. The previous owner had leveled and concreted about half of the open area,…

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JoshAU
Mar 17, 2019 2:10 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
17 March 2019

Concrete paving against brickwork

Concrete paving against brickwork

It depends where the DPC is.

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SaveH2O
Mar 17, 2019 9:49 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 March 2019

ORG and concrete pathway

ORG and concrete pathway

The nearest drain will collect surface water but you confirmed that it drains grey and black water. If it does, it is highly illegal and you can't leave it like that. If…

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SaveH2O
Mar 14, 2019 11:04 am
SaveH2O
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
10 February 2019

Suspended concrete slab on top floor of office building.

Suspended concrete slab on top floor of office building.

It's factored Dead Loads plus Live loads refer to the codes If you want more accurate coupled results the use 3D BIM

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 10, 2019 12:28 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
James Brown
James Brown
2 February 2019

Plain concrete driveway pricing

Plain concrete driveway pricing

It is costly which cost u mentioned.Go to a good builder which makes concrete for driveway in suitable cost.

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James Brown
Feb 02, 2019 9:05 pm
Weeman67
Weeman67
28 January 2019

Block wall quote

Block wall quote

Hi Getting quotes for a block wall built as a bit of a feature and to block neighbours a little 6.5 long by 2.2 High $3500 That’s reinforced and filled with concrete…

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Weeman67
Jan 28, 2019 7:43 pm
alexp79
alexp79
25 January 2019

Can I build a garden bed with concrete pavers?

Can I build a garden bed with concrete pavers?

Buy a cheap grinder with metal cutting discs. Learn to use it :) But it will be much less cutting if you just buy trench mesh, it is sold in 6 m lengths. Best online…

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alexp79
Jan 25, 2019 1:58 pm
Max2988
Max2988
10 January 2019

Strong/vault room

Strong/vault room

Hi all, I’m building a 6sm brick strong room on top of a new slap under the house and have some questions. How long after the slab is poured can I start laying brick on…

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Max2988
Jan 10, 2019 1:15 am
fademan
fademan
29 November 2018

Driveway build help

Driveway build help

Thanks, bit of a relief. It is getting close to Christmas so our options were limited ;)

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fademan
Nov 29, 2018 8:27 am
fademan
fademan
29 November 2018

Crossover

Crossover

Recently got a few quotes for our crossover (which included moving it slightly from where it is now) which was between 4,500 - 5,800.

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fademan
Nov 29, 2018 8:20 am
Reeleecee
Reeleecee
28 November 2018

Liquid Limestone in Adelaide

Liquid Limestone in Adelaide

Ahh that makes sense at least, thank you. Sucks though, I only want it as a top coat on concrete which I think would eliminate this issue. Do you know if it could be…

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Reeleecee
Nov 28, 2018 10:09 am
Manhattan52
Manhattan52
19 November 2018

Porous Driveway recommendations

Porous Driveway recommendations

I need a porous driveway product for a KDRB. Looking at 320sqm. Has anyone used any particular products or recommendations. Both stoneset products and Trihex pavers look…

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Manhattan52
Nov 19, 2018 7:25 pm
Manhattan52
onggie
onggie
22 October 2018

Can someone identify this style of driveway

Can someone identify this style of driveway

Ok, with some help from another person I have discovered what this method is called and how they do it. It is sprayed onto the driveway and is called; Spray Fleck or Spray Crete

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onggie
Oct 22, 2018 4:07 pm

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…

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ktotherose
Oct 10, 2018 1:16 pm
lisabrush
lisabrush
8 October 2018

Sealing Sandstone

Sealing Sandstone

You can choose ABC Merchandising

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lisabrush
Oct 08, 2018 8:37 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
18 September 2018

Exposed Agg vs Coloured Concrete

Exposed Agg vs Coloured Concrete

Exposed Agg has so much more character...go for it. Any color concrete driveway will fail the color match test after a couple of years.

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IamSAM
Sep 18, 2018 12:32 pm
IamSAM
bashworth
bashworth
12 September 2018

Concrete Path/Substrate identification

Concrete Path/Substrate identification

Looks like some sort of grout, or floor screed.

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bashworth
Sep 12, 2018 9:13 pm
bashworth
Aussietrooper
Aussietrooper
5 September 2018

Marks on New Driveway

Marks on New Driveway

Last week I had my driveway completely replaced. After the pour, it looked great. Then they came back to do the expansion joint…

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Aussietrooper
Sep 05, 2018 9:22 am
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aussieta
Aug 18, 2018 6:10 pm
aussieta
Waigo
Waigo
17 August 2018

Exposed Aggregate Driveways

Exposed Aggregate Driveways

Has anyone done these types of driveways in Sydney and can recommend who they used and also post any pics?

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Waigo
Aug 17, 2018 10:58 pm
Waigo
houseinthebay
houseinthebay
29 July 2018

polished concrete cost difference (Perth)

polished concrete cost difference (Perth)

Hi, I was wondering what broker you used? We are looking at using a broker. Thank you

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houseinthebay
Jul 29, 2018 4:06 pm
garfield
garfield
25 July 2018

Re-color and re-seal a stencil driveway

Re-color and re-seal a stencil driveway

Hi all, I have a stencil concrete driveway and the colour is fading in areas of if and it is also dry and and well overdue for a re-seal. Just wondering if anyone can…

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garfield
Jul 25, 2018 8:47 am
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
22 July 2018

Fibreglass pool coping and alfresco levels question

Fibreglass pool coping and alfresco levels question

Hi, We put our fibreglass pool in prior to slab and they set to builders pegs and levels. Then the slab was poured and it looks like the pool (without coping) is sitting…

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sweetswisssteel
Jul 22, 2018 6:43 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
1 July 2018

Driveway pavers or pave cut

Driveway pavers or pave cut

We have a driveway made from pavers.

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arcadelt
Jul 01, 2018 11:20 pm
HyperionX
HyperionX
30 June 2018

Timber stains on concrete...HELP!

Timber stains on concrete...HELP!

Hey mate, Did you manage to get the stains out?? I’ve got the same issue, have tried Oxcylic acid but it’s still there :(

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HyperionX
Jun 30, 2018 4:51 pm
HyperionX
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 June 2018

Concrete slab repairers Brisbane Recs

Concrete slab repairers Brisbane Recs

You will need to put photos up as there are various repairs for concrete. hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 28, 2018 11:00 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Sorry pics attached again

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yoda33
Jun 22, 2018 7:59 pm
Mr. Sausage
Mr. Sausage
21 June 2018

Stormwater pipes in driveway/concretes paths

Stormwater pipes in driveway/concretes paths

Hi, I was just wondering if the above is still consistent with the revised AS3727 standard? I had read the standards for joints had been revised but it apparently only…

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Mr. Sausage
Jun 21, 2018 2:53 pm
Carpentacular
Carpentacular
10 June 2018

Concreting/Liquid Limestone in Perth

Concreting/Liquid Limestone in Perth

You can always lay down concrete now and have it stenciled when you become more financial, can't help you with operators.

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Carpentacular
Jun 10, 2018 11:03 am
seanpain4
seanpain4
1 June 2018

Established Home Renovation - Concrete Slab and New Shed!

Established Home Renovation - Concrete Slab and New Shed!

Hey seanpain4, Thank you! We are pretty happy with how it turned out. The total cost of the slab was about $2,500 but that was worked into the cost of the shed as we…

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seanpain4
Jun 01, 2018 2:23 pm
Choosy
Choosy
20 May 2018

Advice on Driveway Concrete

Advice on Driveway Concrete

We are getting coloured grano with mesh in our garage, we had to choose from the CCS range with our builder. It is the one thing that we had to choose from a colour chart…

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Choosy
May 20, 2018 4:28 pm
Choosy
JackKnife
JackKnife
4 May 2018

Driveway - screw piers

Driveway - screw piers

Thanks for the reply. I challenged council and due to a technicality, was able to remove this oppressive condition!

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JackKnife
May 04, 2018 1:21 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
25 April 2018

polishing concrete - heaps of questions!

polishing concrete - heaps of questions!
1, 2, 3

Looks great Are I happy with it?

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Gaudi
Apr 25, 2018 7:58 pm
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
24 April 2018

gaps in driveway

gaps in driveway

Thanks @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. ;-)

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mynameisjonas
Apr 24, 2018 11:53 am

We have concrete floor in our house, we don't have a lot of budget so we were just planning on leaving it with the concrete look, like those contemporary houses. I've…

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lobeexx
Apr 23, 2018 1:59 pm
bashworth
bashworth
20 April 2018

Cracks on new concrete floor

Cracks on new concrete floor

Those cracks don't look unusual for a new house slab. There is an article at the following link that explains more

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bashworth
Apr 21, 2018 12:30 am
bashworth
rosewood
rosewood
11 April 2018

Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

I had concrete paths around the slab recently and the concreter refused to add the expansion joints against the brickwork claiming he didn't have to as the other side of…

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rosewood
Apr 11, 2018 2:19 pm
rosewood

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