Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 21Nov 18, 2009 3:54 pm Hi Mike Can you pm me the contacts as well? We are building in the west too..Tarneit Gardens Cheers Re: 22Nov 18, 2009 5:07 pm No not quite ...pebble coat was/is a resin based pebble mix, about 10mm thick. If the base aggregate cost is $305 cu mtr that is $30.50 per sq mtr(100mm thick) $140 cu mtr is $14 sq mtr add to this labour cost. It won't wear off. Annietom hi all, I must be going crazy here, isn't this aggregate stuff - pebble mix??? from the 70's, that has all now worn off, faded, etc etc - horrible stuff - am I missing something??? Annie Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 24Nov 18, 2009 6:28 pm ... and coat. Yes it was the rage for a long time. If it was done well it will still be there today.30 years+ in some cases Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 25Nov 18, 2009 6:32 pm Yes my In Laws have it on a small ramp and I think every member of the family has slipped down it at one time or another. It has been there for a long time though. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 26Nov 18, 2009 6:40 pm Note - I made no mention of whether I like it Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 27Dec 01, 2009 8:21 pm paprsc is that including GST and acid wash and sealing? Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 28Dec 10, 2009 10:03 pm really interested on this thread.. i will start building too and was initially thinking of doing my own driveway but "doubt" my abilities @ Mike, may I request for the contacts of the people who did your driveway. thanks. Oxford 22 @ Stage12a Point Cook Site Cut : 05/03/2010 Slab Pour : 24/03/2010 Frame Inspected : 06/04/2010 Pre-plaster Inspection: 22/04/2010 PCI: 16/07/2010 Final Inspection: 30/07/2010 Landscaping: who knows??? MyHomeoneThread Our Oxford22 Blog Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 29Dec 12, 2009 8:35 pm I definitely cannot do my own driveway. Mike could I have those detailed PM'd to me as well? Cheers. DL * Building the H3nl3y S0H0 in Point Cook - Land settled 11 Dec 09 - Site start 5 Mar - Slab 26 Mar - Frame 20 Apr - Build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22763 Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 30Dec 18, 2009 11:58 am me jembsb It will depend on the type of mix you select, they can vary in price significantly. All in all, I had ~40sqm of driveway at a cost of about $120/sqm + GST. Hope this helps. Chris ... I just had some done for $65/sqm .... ...admittedly a base mix. I've done some PM referrals to fellow H1-ers off the back of this thread since I've had the job done...and he hasn't been returning their calls... ...whilst not afraid to act like an idiot I don't like being made a fool of... ....so I'm afraid I won't be providing PM referrals for this chap... Good service deserves praise...cr@p service deserves condemnation. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 31Dec 18, 2009 1:36 pm I can recommend a good concreter for the east/sout east. We used LB Mix from Mentone pre-mix and it looks great, I have photos on my blog too. PM me for more info. Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 32Dec 18, 2009 2:46 pm I would so love to dedicate some guys to the missions on here What would it be worth knowing that you have a warranty of workmanship? I remember as a labourer some of the builders sayings... If it tales longer then it takes longer Measure twice cut once. Tradie never blames the tools of his trade Work calls Onc Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 34Dec 18, 2009 3:15 pm My sister-in-laws parents just had their driveway done and it looks really good! They used a company called Homeshield Coatings. If you google them you can find contact details. They're based in Perth though, so not much use for you Melbourne folks! McBecks "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." Building With New Generation Homes The Domain Vertu Estate, Harrisdale viewtopic.php?f=31&t=24884 - My building thread Roof is on! Plastering has commenced... Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 35Jan 15, 2010 8:41 pm Hels I can recommend a good concreter for the east/sout east. We used LB Mix from Mentone pre-mix and it looks great, I have photos on my blog too. PM me for more info. Hi Hels, Can you please PM me the details of your concreter? Looks like they did a neat job from the pics on your blog. were you happy with their work? Not sure if they will work in Point Cook though.. Thanks lots [i]We built in Point Cook and are loving our new house. Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 36Jan 15, 2010 9:17 pm dreamhome Hels I can recommend a good concreter for the east/sout east. We used LB Mix from Mentone pre-mix and it looks great, I have photos on my blog too. PM me for more info. Hi Hels, Can you please PM me the details of your concreter? Looks like they did a neat job from the pics on your blog. were you happy with their work? Not sure if they will work in Point Cook though.. Thanks lots He just works for himself so he only covers the South and East areas, sorry. Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 37Jan 19, 2010 6:56 pm Hels dreamhome Hels I can recommend a good concreter for the east/sout east. We used LB Mix from Mentone pre-mix and it looks great, I have photos on my blog too. PM me for more info. Hi Hels, Can you please PM me the details of your concreter? Looks like they did a neat job from the pics on your blog. were you happy with their work? Not sure if they will work in Point Cook though.. Thanks lots He just works for himself so he only covers the South and East areas, sorry. No worries, Thanks Hels [i]We built in Point Cook and are loving our new house. Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 38Jan 25, 2010 2:19 pm Thanks so much Hels! We are builing in Cranbourne North and I love the look of the "Barwon" Exposed Aggregate that they offer. I am asking for a quote now...hopefully not too much. Lara and Joshua http://pdheywood25.blogspot.com/ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31186 16.03.10 Scrape 29.03.10 Slab 08.04.10 Frame 11.05.10 Lock Up 03.06.10 Fixing 24.08.10 Handover Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 39Jan 25, 2010 6:47 pm I love the Barwon colour from Mentone Premix, so I called them to get a quote. They said $275 + GST per CUBIC meter. I don't know how that compares now, because everyone else it quoting in square meters.... Lara and Joshua http://pdheywood25.blogspot.com/ viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31186 16.03.10 Scrape 29.03.10 Slab 08.04.10 Frame 11.05.10 Lock Up 03.06.10 Fixing 24.08.10 Handover Re: Exposed Aggregate finished.. top job! 40Jan 25, 2010 6:51 pm Well done... the cost of concrete only is about $30.20 per sq mtr Plus a margin, labour and consumables. 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