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Different Textures available in Finish?kyton you are right, the non-machine finish is very hard to sweep etc. Maybe I'd still opt for a machine finish, provided that there are some anti-slip coatings/sealers… Lex replied 3 November 2011 ago P Class Slab - what is involved in layingIve seen P sites with 100mm polystyrene sheets laid onto the plastic membrane and then the 300mm waffle pods laid on top of them.
the slab was completely isolated from the… Aiah replied 26 October 2011 ago cost for drop edge beams - concrete slabId say the price includes everything else extra that goes along with dropped edge beams.
more work, more excavations, more steel, more concrete, more bricks + 20-30%… Aiah replied 5 October 2011 ago Cutting the mesh in drivewaysHi lex
I meant something like the contraction joints used by the RTA
Here is a link to the RTA concrete pavement design drawings.
Not sealing concrete paversSealing concrete pavers depending on cost would be better.
I have used and seen so many sealers for concrete its just never ending.
Some are like clear paint, they… Pulpo replied 24 August 2011 ago PulpoAug 24, 2011 3:32 pm Casa2Aug 19, 2011 3:29 pm ozx6rAug 15, 2011 8:04 pm Timber stakes concreted into slabIn this case, the only purpose of the stakes was to maintain the cover to the sides/edges. The concretor was simply negligent enough to leave them there. The owner did not… Lex replied 15 August 2011 ago Leaving downpipes clear of concreteThanks for your comments, bobbie, I'm glad that you find this at least a bit useful ... I am still looking for some healthy discussion about this ... 
By some weird… Lex replied 1 August 2011 ago Refinishing 50 year old rough concreteThanks for the feedback.
I did wonder about the rusted reo, so that is sorted, Thanks
chrisandkate, I forget the previous post I read, I was under the impression that… Tipping fees when concreting
Thanks for your reply, Pulpo. I've heard from engineers that a base is used to level the surface, so that the concrete stays approx. the same thickness. Some base… Lex replied 13 July 2011 ago Black Concrete..The best black oxide I have used is Caf-X black iron oxide. 2 bags per cube and I got a nice dark black concrete.
Also the finishing tools used on concrete bring the… Concrete piers in WET clayThanks so much Pulpo 
These piers will support a patio slab (light weight), but still ... the slab will be separate to the house slab (no link) but will be abutting… Lex replied 3 June 2011 ago Can you polish a screeded slab?Nah, it's just me thinking that I'd change my mind after all heights are determined and all is done and that if I decide not to tile, that I could have a slightly polished… Lex replied 27 May 2011 ago Piering require for concrete patioIf the House foundations around your alfresco area is on piers or is all filled ground piers may be needed but otherwise you shouldn't need them Just Poured H Class Slab Cracks?Shrinkage cracks.... its normal, as in slabs are rarely cured properly these days, so most slabs, especially high volume project builds get them to some extent.
Some on… Aiah replied 24 May 2011 ago Has anyone ordered their own concrete?We'd have to have more than one load for sure. They were even planning a 2 day pour. There would be a small difference in colour at the join (or so I'm told). Also one guy… Lex replied 3 April 2011 ago Pavers or tiles?Lex, we are leaning towards Tiles on concrete. Have asked for some quotes...will post some before and after pics as and when it gets done!! mohit replied 14 March 2011 ago mohitMar 14, 2011 6:26 am Light coloured pavers - maintenance?Thanks, tm  ... have to admit that I thought that your a/f tiles were grey 
Hmmm ... if tiles are so hard to keep clean, I can only imagine that pavers would be even… Lex replied 12 March 2011 ago concrete colours - Help !!!
We have spent more time & angst on our ... !@#$%^ driveway than the rest of the house ! 
... I can sense another sleepless night approaching … Lex replied 9 March 2011 ago Coloured sealer on plain concreteThanks kassan1973
BTW, noticed that this site says "93 MPA strength after 28 days" ... "A finish that is stronger than concrete itself" ... 
This finish layer then… Lex replied 4 March 2011 ago DRIVEWAY - SAW CUTS
I thought there are 2 types of saw cuts: "mandatory" (those that help prevent cracking willy-nilly) and decorative.
I thought that "mandatory" saw cuts should not be… Lex replied 26 February 2011 ago Stencilled concrete - Dead in water???Saw one new-ish dwy done that way and it looks really good, we are considering it. What I really like about it is that the embossed pattern somewhat tones down the swirls… Lex replied 26 February 2011 ago Stencil job gone bad?Thanks for the reply jax ... pics now removed as you've explained the process of how that 'scattered' look is achieved. I suppose there would be clients who actually ask… Lex replied 13 February 2011 ago Driveway specifications - a bit confusingThanks guys, and those links are fabulous.
What bothers me is these superficial joints - the text says: if the cracking happens, it should happen along the cut. I don't… Lex replied 7 February 2011 ago Piering
You could easily calculate the m3 if… Lex replied 18 December 2010 ago 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… 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 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
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, I repeat my 2 questions:
1) I would like to know what kind of sand (or maybe soil??) they have installed…
was for "grrrr .... I agree with the above, I hate it what they do (to many of us)"
Better??
