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I have discovered a concrete slab under the pavers on my driveway which consists of a 3-4 inch solid base and a softer brittle 1/2 inch section on top. I was forced to… Paving around houseHere is some information about why foundations on some soils need to kept dry. Concreting quotes and future pergola areabasic quotes i have been getting are $95 to $100 m2 coloured and $120m2 aggregate
think the main thing is to just follow your engineers drainage recommendation for example… Just a reminder that if the path will have an Overflow Relief Gully (ORG), there are clearances that must also be observed.
The ORG must be be a minimum of 75mm above… Driveway thickness questionthinking ill hold of the patio concrete and they can just come back when im ready to do it and i assuem use a concrete pump to get it the 24meters + to the back of the… 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!!! cili7 replied 24 March 2017 ago cili7Mar 24, 2017 8:59 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… Elecmuso started a topic 14 March 2017 ago tiling porchThere would be no problem installing tiles/pavers on the concrete slabs, though you would need to ensure an expansion joint is included in the paving where the two slabs… JordanT replied 19 September 2016 ago Paving - AdelaideWrong phrase used by me. Sorry. The paving is too high in relation to the DPC.
You are most likely in a low rain intensity area. If so and if you concrete, you will need… Driveway quote - Good, bad or ugly??G'day folks
We have had a quote for our driveway, we are in Adelaide and have not been able to get another quote so far due to no shows or people turning up but not… TedLuigi started a topic 16 October 2015 ago hachyJul 17, 2015 2:33 pm Is quickset concrete ok for RSJ post?When I set 50mm steel fence posts, I get a length of 110mm pvc pipe, put that around the post as a sort of sleeve, and pour the concrete in that. Then backfill the dirt,… qebtel replied 20 March 2015 ago Pavers or concreteOf course, both have distinct pros and cons. Before considering anyone we have to decide many things like size of our budget, durability and design vision. Deck Footings with slab?That sounds like an older style approach where the patio will be a concrete slab over a dwarf wall around the perimeter of the deck.
Save yourself a lot of money and just… WHITE PAVERS - advice neededHi everyone, really in need of some advice from anyone who has white pavers.
My new house is complete and I need to make a decision on what pavers to use in my outdoor… libby started a topic 18 July 2014 ago libbyJul 18, 2014 11:57 am quarry rubble for aale - adelaidehi all I have about 4 tonne of quarry rubble for sale. $20 tonne trailer load. located in northern suburbs of Adelaide. I bought it for paving but now have left overs Megs25 started a topic 21 February 2014 ago Concreting around house.The vast majority of homes ever built do not have concrete paving all around them. Its not a building necessity and not something you need to stop damage happening its… Hi guys
Just wondering if anyone has exposed slab on their house.
We have it on the right hand side of the house. (see picture)
Anyone know whether this is ok or should… Paver SealantsGo with a product called Crommelin Pool Pave Sealer'.
Pool Paving Sealer is a clear water repellent treatment that… Advise on expansion joint around poolI see you have a cover. Not sure where you are - but are you happy with it - ie do you think you needed it - AND did you also get a roller ?
Just an observation from a… Painting concrete - pros & consI dont remember the name of the brand - it was supposed to be a sealer, so i was under the impression that it soaked in more like a stain, but i guess you live and you… Recycled Rubber PaversHi all. I am a newbie from Adelaide and am after any opinions or advice I can get on this matter.
I have just had a fibreglass pool installed and will be getting… banoncom started a topic 11 March 2012 ago Pattern Concrete Vs Paving - Suggetions?I would get the builder to do the driveway so you have got clean access to the house as soon as you have the keys. The other paths you can do later.
Sorry I can't help… Calling all concrete/foundation experts!Ok, fair enough ... although ...
Oh hang on, aren't slabs (eg. waffles on some piers) supposed to be "suspended" and therefore don't rely on the ground to hold them?… Lex replied 20 July 2011 ago Driveways and gatesThanks for that. Providing that the driveway is flat there shouldn't be an issue installing the track a few years down the track? Or should it be done soon after? Mark7Jun 07, 2011 4:53 am who pays for a retaining wallAs the other 2 stated your neighbor will be the one to flip for the retaining wall, but don't use concrete sleepers for the wall unless its a "I want concrete and nothing… Road Base VariationIm currently working on a PIY paving job in Adelaide and using road base and then sand under the pavers. I was wondering what is considered to be a suitable level of… EddieV started a topic 4 March 2011 ago New concrete pockmarkedI've seen driveways poured right onto clay and it amazes and confuses me. I thought that concrete should always be poured onto a thick bed of compacted sharp rock. I… Lex replied 27 February 2011 ago Paving slab for shed - Advice neededI can't believe I'm going to post this but it was a result I found quickly for you and does cover off reasonably well on the basics. At the end they used some plastic…
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