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Exposed Aggregate Patchy MarksThis has nothing to do with retardant, seems like an improper acid wash or possibly moisture build up during the sealing process. Very hard to determine through photos though. Defected freshly laid exposed aggregateHi,
Sorry to hear you had a rough experience with your concreter.
Can I start off by asking if you have had your concrete acid washed and seal? This is usually… Hi im currently getting ready for a pool install but have found that the builder has built my garage ontop a concrete soak well, using it as part of the footings. What… 50% Permeable Material for DrivewayHi,
I am in SA. The council requires "Driveway to be Constructed with 50% Permeable Material" on my battle axe block. I did some research online and this forum. My…
I need to skim coat some brick steps I cut away when I built a new deck. The brick and the concrete are virtually at the same level. I'm not concerned about how it all… New concrete path attach to foundation?
Thank you for this! I started drilling the holes (white dots) but I guess I'll just fill them in. So I would glue the abelflex to the footings and then the poured… Honed Aggregate FinishIs this product from Geostone? Looks pretty nice to me. Are you using the path as driveway? Ericzy replied 11 October 2024 ago Hi,
I'm after a bit of advice; we have just had a 61sqm exposed aggregate slab installed by a concreter which runs from our house in Frankston, Victoria to within 200mm of… Concrete pathway to slab barrierMake sure you use appropriate flexible isolation joint between external concrete and building slab/footings for movements. A 10mm Abelflex is ok.
Concrete crackingIn my opinion, this is because the posts are built in control joint way. Control joints are normally placed in non-structural floating slab at maximum 3.0m spacing. So if… Travertine pool pavers cleaningI’m after some advice about how to go about cleaning 600x400mmx30 thick filled premium pavers. My large pool paving project has gone rather slow over the months my… Matt Z started a topic 15 June 2024 ago PulseFeb 18, 2024 8:24 pm Last year I had a gas leak at my house. 3 days later, I have about 1 sqm of my exposed aggregate paving broken up. I am not sure how to go about getting it repaired… New Concrete LaidI had new concrete laid, extended the alfresco and had the sidewalks concreted too. I noticed the concreter didn't put the expansion foam anywhere, there are expansion… sarge started a topic 30 October 2023 ago sargeOct 30, 2023 7:25 pm 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 Hello everyone,
After some suggestions and ideas about how to put a concrete path around the drop edge beam area on our new build. We are required to have a concrete path… Thanks splashers, that makes sense.
The waterproofing guy used this Davco product, I will raise the issue with builder and hopefully get resolved with him - if not… Right sand to use?I'm putting a new floor in my kitchen, slate flagging on a standard concrete slab. I have allowed for a bed thickness of up to 20mm to accommodate the different… tiprat started a topic 17 June 2023 ago Concreting surface too highIt will be neat but you won't have much freeboard. At least they are not weep holes. Are you in a high intensity rainfall region?
The regulatory slope is only required… Concrete Perimeter Help and adviceYes, unless you are in a low intensity rainfall area or the area is protected from rain.
Do you have access to NCC Part 2 or can you download it? I can email you a copy… Concrete driveway: joint spacingHi all
I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.)
Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab.
Thanks qriusMay 01, 2023 1:29 am Concrete floor raised? issue?Just an update. Its suffering from "slab heave". Issue is the 2 downpipes which were directed away from foundation has ran back. Our last downpour was a good 6weeks ago.… Dan87 replied 23 March 2023 ago Dan87Mar 23, 2023 11:01 am Driveway concrete rejuvenationMy driveway is looking pretty dull. I am weighing between painting and resurfacing.
It has no cracks or major damage. Has a few chipped edges.
I understand that pressure… NwestDec 30, 2022 3:04 pm Remove coating on concrete drivewayIt's probably pebblecrete or something similar.
The only way to remove it is mechanically. Basically jackhammer and then grind to remove any left over.
There are companies… chippy replied 5 November 2022 ago I have a concrete patio that runs all the way around my Granny Flat.
Water pools in large sections at the back because that side is lower than it needs to be for the… Concrete cure timeHi,
I've put down a 400x400x90 pad using some general purpose concrete for a pillar letterbox. The box will be fixed with a Dyna bolt.
How long would I need to wait… stanks started a topic 5 September 2022 ago Hi
Thanks for all the advice here.
Since it rained after laying the concrete, there have been patches on the concrete. Concreter is suggesting painting over it. Will that… Concrete footing
Its a total length of 7.5m. The idea is to dig a trench next to it, drill holes in the existing footing and insert rebars to hold them together. Im a bit iffy about it… Concretor jargon - apron around the houseF.62 steel reinforcement with bar chairs to total area. Abelflex expansion joints and steel dowels to existing brickwork and concrete.
Seems a reasonable specification Multiple cracks on 4 day old drivewayThe purpose of cutting control joints is to release concrete shrinking stresses and the cutting should be done within 24 hrs of the concrete being laid. Four days is too… Hytec Concrete Colours - DalmationBest thing to do is call Hytec and ask if they can give you an address in your area where it has been poured.. also ask them how long ago it was poured as for the first… Rory replied 16 June 2022 ago Stormwater runoff from neighbourHard to say from that photo, generally normal run off from natural surfaces are allowed, run off from hard surfaces should be to stormwater drain. Driveways on council… Pulse replied 18 May 2022 ago PulseMay 18, 2022 10:54 pm Best pavers (supplies) in SydneyQuality is hard to assess, porcelain pavers might do better on a concrete base too. Just pick what you like at a price you can afford. TFO is pretty good value, Amber good… Pulse replied 4 May 2022 ago PulseMay 04, 2022 10:05 pm
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