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Brisbane Conceters - a Rant
Thank you for your most excellent contributions here. I guess this thread really got under your skin, since you signed up just to reply? Hilarious. Hey I reckon your next… qebtel replied 25 March 2017 ago 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 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 Shed floor partly on a soakwellHi there
I would be glad to have some opinions on whether it is a bad idea to have some of my shed floor partly over a soak well. I was thinking that after being… bluegill started a topic 22 March 2017 ago Easier way to make bathroom screed?Couple of things,
Best way to make screed? I assume a 4:1 sand/cement is fine?
Second thing, I hate hand mixing... Would say bunnings do a premix bag of what I could use… hones started a topic 14 March 2017 ago honesMar 14, 2017 1:02 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 RoryMar 09, 2017 12:27 pm Jay95Mar 05, 2017 6:28 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 Concrete slopeWhich ever way you do it, you'll need to have a waterproof layer and pour all at once. Especially if it's under natural ground level. Berek replied 25 January 2017 ago BerekJan 25, 2017 7:49 pm Failed Concrete?
I would be more concerned as to why/how the water is getting into the garage. SaveH2O replied 18 January 2017 ago 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… Crushed seashellsPlenty of nice gravels to use 
Crushed seashells would probably need to be glued down somehow as they would be pretty light i expect. Turtle1 replied 6 December 2016 ago Faded stenciled concreteHi all,
My back patio is a terracotta type coloured stencil concrete and it has faded pretty badly in some areas. I only bought the place last year, I have no idea how… garfield started a topic 24 November 2016 ago 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 Pictures of your concrete pathway.Hi all
I am looking for photos of concrete pathways around your house. In particular I am interested to see what a 50mm slope of the first metre looks like. To me it's a… shanil86 started a topic 4 November 2016 ago RoryNov 02, 2016 10:31 pm Quotes + Pro's and Con'sEek. Please do not get plain grey concrete and colour seal. Its the cowboy (cheap builders) way of doing it. The driveway will look tired in about 4 years. Or sometimes… Rory replied 2 November 2016 ago Restoring old brick paving groutWe have clay brick pavers around our pool that are about 35-40 years old. They are laid on a sand cement base. The pavers are still in good condition and still level. The… Steel in Concrete Slab HELP PLEASEBought 10 acres further out of town and when i contacted the building inspector about approval he laughed and said build what you like just don't go building a factory and… Rudes replied 28 October 2016 ago RudesOct 28, 2016 1:40 pm Brisbane/Ipswich Concreters requiredAll I can say is good luck finding someone to actually give you a quote and then to either turn up to do the work or to stick to the quote they gave you. Big enough driveway to reverse a carNormally,Plan driveways with a minimum of 10 feet of width for each vehicle. If space allows, use wider spacing for easier walk-about space between vehicles, the driveway,… Repainting stenciled concreteA photo would be useful.
Could try brushing 2.3mm of sand into the 'joints' painting with a roller and then washing the sand out. might need a pressure washer as top of… 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 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 Acid stained concrete PerthDoes anyone know a showroom / public place in Perth where I can see examples of acid stained concrete? I want to build a house with it throughout, but I've only ever seen… JenBee started a topic 11 September 2016 ago Driveway OffplanHi All, Does anyone know of anyone/company that will provide a quote for a driveway off plan? Our bank wants a quote for our finance but we are finding it difficult… purpleal started a topic 29 August 2016 ago Travertine Pavers???Merbau is fine for outdoor use but as I said previously most hardwoods will leach tannin onto paths, slabs etc until they reach an equilibrium and the staining stops. It's…
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