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18th March 2024, 06:18 AM
Thread: Retaining wall options - gabion vs blocks
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I used basalt rock around the 100 to 150 diameter...
I used basalt rock around the 100 to 150 diameter grade but you can use what is locally available to you and you like the look of
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17th March 2024, 05:48 PM
Thread: Retaining wall options - gabion vs blocks
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I did a 80 metre long gabion wall 500 deep and 1...
I did a 80 metre long gabion wall 500 deep and 1 metre high. It is very a cost effective solution. I bought the cages from Permathene in Sydney
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17th March 2024, 08:33 AM
Thread: Got a quote from a builder
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No point pursuing that builder just get a few...
No point pursuing that builder just get a few more quotes and when they are also too expensive owner build it but just manage the trades rather than doing the physical work yourself
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17th March 2024, 01:00 AM
Thread: Cornice for stepped ceiling
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Personal preference but typically you would...
Personal preference but typically you would square set the lower bulkhead section and the cornice just runs around the higher main area.
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16th March 2024, 06:20 PM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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Google brick fretting and you will find lots of...
Google brick fretting and you will find lots of examples of this happening. You see quite a lot of it in beachside brickwork
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15th March 2024, 12:50 PM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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What happens is that in ground with high salt or...
What happens is that in ground with high salt or mineral content and there is no dampcourse in place the bricks wick up the moisture and then when they dry out you are left with the salt that...
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14th March 2024, 07:29 PM
Thread: Got a quote from a builder
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plus labour , excavation and spoil removal,...
plus labour , excavation and spoil removal, reinforcement and other sundries, surveying etc. Home owners warranty insurance etc etc to name a few
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12th March 2024, 08:52 PM
Thread: DIY Plastering
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The topping coats are designed to be soft for...
The topping coats are designed to be soft for easy sanding but that also means they are not as strong for use as your base coats so you have an increased chance of cracking in the joints down the...
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11th March 2024, 04:16 PM
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Whilst the two saws look similar they are very...
Whilst the two saws look similar they are very different in how they operate. Apart from the different guard arrangement the pivot point for cutting bevels is different too so it won’t cut on a track...
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9th March 2024, 05:46 PM
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I don’t know if it is an issue to you or not but...
I don’t know if it is an issue to you or not but the Raptor has a derated carrying and towing capacity compared to the other models in the line up. I only know because a mate changed the model below...
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7th March 2024, 07:28 PM
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First thing to work out is it more of a work...
First thing to work out is it more of a work vehicle or a “show pony”Ute?
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21st February 2024, 07:11 PM
Thread: AEG Battery Tools
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You don’t normally see them on building sites but...
You don’t normally see them on building sites but a young electrician was using them yesterday. He said he bought them as a first year apprentice and was going to upgrade but with their 7 year...
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18th February 2024, 08:18 PM
Thread: Flat Metal Roof Rusting. How do I repair?
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The roof is really due for replacement but if you...
The roof is really due for replacement but if you are not wanting to do that Google metal roof restoration and you will find a number of options to recoat the roof to extend its life both as a diy...
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16th February 2024, 07:02 AM
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I would have over a dozen Makita battery tools...
I would have over a dozen Makita battery tools and they cop a hiding. I have only broken two impact drivers as a result of dropping from heights, they still work but no longer have reverse function...
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14th February 2024, 07:56 PM
Thread: Table Saw advise needed urgently
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I would go the Dewalt without hesitation, the...
I would go the Dewalt without hesitation, the Hikoki might be a good saw too but you don’t see many to get the feedback. The Dewalt has the runs on the board so you know what you are getting
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12th February 2024, 08:11 PM
Thread: Screen/security door lock diagram?
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Maybe open up the lock and post up a pic to see...
Maybe open up the lock and post up a pic to see if someone can help you out. Very difficult to help you without seeing what is going on
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11th February 2024, 08:11 PM
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Good for you but I think you were very lucky with...
Good for you but I think you were very lucky with the outcome and only because it was Bunnings and their staff don’t care too much about what happens and will take the easiest path.
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I think the issue is more your attitude and...
I think the issue is more your attitude and expectations from the organisation may be misaligned
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29th January 2024, 01:53 PM
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You could try some of the caravan accessories...
You could try some of the caravan accessories companies. They carry all the replacement window parts and pieces that might work for you
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27th January 2024, 10:25 AM
Thread: Part sheets of 12mm pine ply
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Google bird nesting boxes for some ideas, they...
Google bird nesting boxes for some ideas, they sell well. You might even be able to do a deal selling them through some of the bird shops or list on Gumtree
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21st January 2024, 09:20 AM
Thread: jointing compounds??
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It depends on whether you have initial settlement...
It depends on whether you have initial settlement or if it is ongoing movement that is causing your issue
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9th January 2024, 01:30 PM
Thread: Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
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According to their website they do above ground...
According to their website they do above ground ones and then others specifically designed for in ground. The ones you buy off the shelf at Bunnings etc are above ground only I suspect
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9th January 2024, 11:24 AM
Thread: Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
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I would question whether that information is...
I would question whether that information is correct, It may well be but never heard it before, they are approved for use so doesn’t sound right that they would have such a short lifespan. Also they...
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9th January 2024, 08:37 AM
Thread: Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
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Do you need to excavate it or can they clear the...
Do you need to excavate it or can they clear the roots through the pipe ?
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8th January 2024, 10:06 PM
Thread: Swollen wood at bathroom door
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The waterproof membrane may not necessarily be...
The waterproof membrane may not necessarily be compromised but likely the doorjamb has been installed before the tile bed laid and it is sucking the water up out of the bed.
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7th January 2024, 12:08 PM
Thread: Ryobi cordlee C saw
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I used this method for years and it will do what...
I used this method for years and it will do what the tracks will do with a standard saw. The Festool saw itself achieves a must cleaner cut and another level to what you can achieve out of any...
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3rd January 2024, 01:55 PM
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IMO it is not really worth the hassle, you can...
IMO it is not really worth the hassle, you can order them for different thickness walks but for a one off job like yours I would just replace the jambs for wider ones and pack out the cavity slider...
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31st December 2023, 12:45 PM
Thread: Simple framing questions
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I wouldn’t be too concerned about the wall aspect...
I wouldn’t be too concerned about the wall aspect itself but the floating floor is designed to be able to move freely for expansion and contraction and fixing the wall through it may give you...
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27th December 2023, 09:18 PM
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I have glued fibre cement sheets up without...
I have glued fibre cement sheets up without fixings on a number of projects and it works fine even in extreme high wind exposed conditions We would cut the sheets with a tracksaw and leave 3mm...
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22nd December 2023, 02:41 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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I think you might be a little out of touch with...
I think you might be a little out of touch with the current costs of doing business. I am not aware of any employees that get paid less while driving between jobs, it is all part of their working...
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22nd December 2023, 07:29 AM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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On the contrary, a lawyer or other consultant...
On the contrary, a lawyer or other consultant will charge you that and more for just a phone call.The tradesman has travelled to and from your job with an offsider and probably cost him two hours of...
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20th December 2023, 01:30 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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Remove both handles from the door and reassemble,...
Remove both handles from the door and reassemble, you will most likely find it hasn’t been installed correctly with the lock release knob being in the wrong location so it can’t be rotated correctly...
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18th December 2023, 05:45 AM
Thread: Simple framing questions
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If non load bearing partition walls the steel...
If non load bearing partition walls the steel stud and track system available from your local plasterboard supplier is a quick and easy DIY option as an alternative to timber
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10th December 2023, 02:20 PM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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The insulation gets compressed flat at every...
The insulation gets compressed flat at every battern when you put your fixing screws in. That image is to make it look pretty for advertising purposes, a bit like how a McDonald’s hamburger looks in...
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10th December 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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Here it is direct from the manufacturer How...
Here it is direct from the manufacturer
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10th December 2023, 09:30 AM
Thread: Roof Insulation - man cave
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Standard recommended building practice is for a...
Standard recommended building practice is for a foil backed insulation blanket ( pink batt) directly in contact with the roof sheeting
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2nd December 2023, 08:25 PM
Thread: Using Structural Pine as Battens ??
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Are you face fixing or secret nailing? Suggest...
Are you face fixing or secret nailing? Suggest you hire or buy a secret nailing gun. Apart from giving you a cleaner finish, the fixing is skewed so gives superior holding power over surface fixing
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2nd December 2023, 06:39 PM
Thread: Using Structural Pine as Battens ??
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The pine is fine to use but your proposed nails...
The pine is fine to use but your proposed nails are too short
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30th November 2023, 06:15 AM
Thread: Festool Guide Rail Alternatives
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They are marginally different to the Festool...
They are marginally different to the Festool track but that can be adjusted up on the saw. The reason I didn’t buy a Makita track is because I also have the Festool ones so I would need to keep...
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29th November 2023, 04:42 PM
Thread: A layout calculation question
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Rather than calculate it out just grab your two...
Rather than calculate it out just grab your two different widths and mark it out on a piece full size if board or paper and replcate the angle to use on your saw
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24th November 2023, 03:09 AM
Thread: HELP - Choosing A Lawnmower
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Depends a bit on your individual circumstances...
Depends a bit on your individual circumstances but the big feature difference with most newer mowers is that they have mulch function that disperses the cuttings back into the lawn. I have a Toro...
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23rd November 2023, 02:04 PM
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It costs $130 to hire a detector for half a day....
It costs $130 to hire a detector for half a day. Weigh that up against how much time on a shovel that is worth to you
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22nd November 2023, 05:55 PM
Thread: what's whiter than solagard gloss
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From all my years around painting contractors...
From all my years around painting contractors they all have their preferred brand they like using. I used to push to use Dulux because of its brand recognition with the customers thinking they are...
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20th November 2023, 03:45 PM
Thread: Importing Japanese models of makita tools
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A ex Pom carpenter friend went back to the old...
A ex Pom carpenter friend went back to the old country for a wedding and bought a number of tools whilst there to bring back.
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11th November 2023, 12:31 PM
Thread: Flooring for a bathroom.
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Yellowtongue flooring in wet areas is a common...
Yellowtongue flooring in wet areas is a common building practice but you need to fully membrane the floor in the room not just the shwr.
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9th November 2023, 01:25 PM
Thread: How to lift studs
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There are various studs like Jack or trimming...
There are various studs like Jack or trimming studs that are not continuous from plate to plate. You can place a trimmer in the form of a lintel across to support the shortened studs just like you do...
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9th November 2023, 12:51 PM
Thread: How to lift studs
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It is hard to advise properly without fully...
It is hard to advise properly without fully understanding the situation but yes you can try lifting the ceiling joists but that may cause some damage to your cornice or ceiling that you would then...
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6th November 2023, 01:29 PM
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Most tiling shops carry a reputable brand...
Most tiling shops carry a reputable brand penetrating sealer. If you have ceramic or porcelain tiles there are plenty of options but if you have natural stone tiles you need to check with the...
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1st November 2023, 07:49 PM
Thread: What are good LED downlights these days??
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I used to buy them in lots of about 300 at a time...
I used to buy them in lots of about 300 at a time to get good pricing as we used a lot of them. I found that most brands were pretty good reliable but so e didn’t like having a dimmer installed, I...
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28th October 2023, 06:35 AM
Thread: where to put new lights in bedroom?
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The typical layout from a lighting consultant for...
The typical layout from a lighting consultant for a room of that size is 4 downlights, I would place them as you have but add another two in the same locations at the entry and robe corners.
It is...