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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 Help! Staining on aggregate drivewaya few things you can do.
10 : 1 ration bleach applied with a water can, let it soak in and then high pressure clean
10 : 1 hydro acid appliedwith water can, let it soak… Paving base questionPaving level should be 50mm lower 1m from building.
I would go for 100mm of gravel. Check for any soft spots like backfilled trenches after you have done the excavation.… Polish concrete in a waffle pot slabyep well all that would be expensive... a standard concrete topping of 32mpa with select stones around $75 a sq mtr placed. I don't like putting metal strips in because… House siting level problemsI completely agree with BE. It may not sound very glamorous but it is important to get the levels right both at the design stage and the construction stage. From my… Liliana replied 21 February 2015 ago Sides of houseIf you read through some of the threads on drainage it is a wise choice to lay a 1m wide concrete path that slopes away from the house 50mm. This minimises the problems… 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. Do I Need a Retaining Wall?It doesnt really seem that bad to me hope I am not missing anything. Yes its nice to have concrete falling away from house but this is not always the best practice as you… B STAR replied 21 January 2015 ago 33amcJan 16, 2015 5:44 pm Paving vs grano hard stand costBuilder normally does grano for garage. But building requirement suggests it to be paved instead. Which one cost more? Paving or grano? sofia14 started a topic 16 January 2015 ago Can you tile over stenciled concrete?yes sorry I meant to type terracotta colour! horrible stuff! The concrete itself is in good condition which runs from an undercover patio and a path around to the front of… sco77k replied 7 January 2015 ago LIQUID LIMESTONE PERTHHi if you haven't found someone I would recommend reeds concreting
Honest fair and upfront. But price will be at the top end. But you get what you pay for Can anyone recommend concreter in Perth?I used reeds concreting to do my limestone round my pool
Very happy with the result. His pricing was fair.
The thing I really liked was he was great to deal with.… Paving questionThanks Beetaloo. I figured I would have to re-apply, I thought that the initial sweep would be part of the job though.
Oh well. You live and learn. Levels for concrete path around houseDon't assume anything.
State exactly what you require in writing otherwise you will get what is easiest for the concretor.
See the following link for some more info Looking for advice for outdoor area slab.I got a screed and bull float but only about 1200-1500 prob from memory, think ill just go hire some 3m ones make the job alot easier. If i start from the end thats a… 33amc replied 15 December 2014 ago 33amcDec 15, 2014 10:43 pm Building a non-structural Besser Block wallI think that is a good choice.
New rules came out about brick fences about 10 years ago after a child climbed it and it fell on him....it was a sad result....
Even though… 33amc replied 14 December 2014 ago 33amcDec 14, 2014 4:45 pm Concrete PostsYou can use a sand and cement mixture but make sure you don't get it too wet. Concretor ProblemIf it is a covered area, the damp proof course (DPC) can be a minimum of 50 mm above the concrete, otherwise it is 75 mm as stated by Liliana. The regulations also differ… SaveH2O replied 3 December 2014 ago Help with ourdoor subfloorHey guys,
I am in the process of building my deck, but i want to step down onto a tiled floor for my bbq.
My question is Do i put 19mm cement sheet on top of my joists for… Help with small footingThank you Bashworth for your reply. As a result I will be concreting this weekend. Thanks again.. Why is paving concrete so soft?IT shouldnt be weaker if the mix is from a cement Co. As others have said, mostly likely it will be weak due to too much water added by the finisher.
20-25MPa and… qebtel replied 17 November 2014 ago Waffle Type 4B??i just found this with a bit of searching,
There is a type 4 system the B may be added to denote boarded piers.
JP79 replied 13 November 2014 ago Slab QualityTrust dad to look out for you. Yeah they can make up a slurry to go over it as a cosmetic job, but now that it's dry, it won't bond too well. Anyway, you'll have some sexy… TomCat replied 9 November 2014 ago Not sure about concrete job
Mixing colour all the way through is very expensive for the concrete supplier because the need to spend a lot of time cleaning equipment to avoid contamination of… Crazyk replied 2 November 2014 ago Am I responsible ....Managed to lift the 'blob' onto the ute with 3 people, just.
I was able to dump it, free of charge after explaining the story.
Thanks for help. I wont be using that… sammyc replied 1 November 2014 ago 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… paving or concreteWhat is was meaning with the pavers was the joints can become an issue with weeds and grasses growing in them overtime. Removing drawings in concrete - Cheap pleaseHi all,
When we got our concrete got poured for our patio someone thought it be funny to draw a small picture in the concrete.
We were originally going to a block… JJ305 started a topic 7 October 2014 ago JJ305Oct 07, 2014 8:47 am DIY Polished concrete floorsWe did a polished concrete floor in a recent contract build.
It took roughly 5 days from start to finish and there was something like 13 passes in the process.
A couple of… mgilla replied 25 September 2014 ago
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non-stick wedges are all the rage apparently
