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28th April 2008, 01:43 PM
Thread: Laundry tub waste install
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Laundry tub waste install
Hi Folks,
I'm installing a stainless steel laundry tub and I was wondering what is the best silicon to use to seal the waste. I have half a tube of gutter silicon and was wondering whether or... -
27th March 2008, 01:27 PM
Thread: floor tiling woes - bedding
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Thanks RPMT, I'm using 3mm spacers. I'll...
Thanks RPMT,
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26th March 2008, 09:17 AM
Thread: tiles or skirting boards first?
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If that's your cleaning regime then make sure you...
If that's your cleaning regime then make sure you use grey grout :U
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25th March 2008, 11:32 PM
Thread: floor tiling woes - bedding
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floor tiling woes - bedding
Hi All,
I have a "simple" task of tiling a floor with an area 2m x 3m.
The tiles are 300x300mm and I'm using a 10mm notch trowel at 60 degrees as recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. ... -
25th March 2008, 12:55 PM
Thread: tiles or skirting boards first?
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Skirting on after the tiling. A better finish...
Skirting on after the tiling. A better finish and the skirting won't sit in water after mopping the floor.
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25th March 2008, 12:51 PM
Thread: prepairing wall for tiling
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welcome to the forum. If the area is not too...
welcome to the forum.
If the area is not too large and relatively flat then the area can be built up with tile adhesive. -
7th March 2008, 12:52 PM
Thread: cove cornice on sloped ceiling
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:doh: That's how you use the mitremasta ...
:doh: That's how you use the mitremasta
http://www.gyprock.com.au/about/hpw/wGYP7660_DIY_Guide.pdf
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6th March 2008, 07:36 PM
Thread: cove cornice on sloped ceiling
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cove cornice on sloped ceiling
Hi Rod,
I've read the links on your site relating to cutting mitre joins for cove cornices but what if the ceiling is sloped? I picked up a Gyprock plastic mitremasta at bunnings and was... -
6th March 2008, 07:31 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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Hi Rod, I decided to follow your previous...
Hi Rod,
I decided to follow your previous instructions and widen the join. But thanks for the tip on removing the plaster. The sad thing is that I'm running out of things to plaster just when... -
6th March 2008, 05:57 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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plaster internal angle between ceiling and wall
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Is it necessary to plaster the internal angle between the ceiling and the wall, if I'm going to install a cove cornice? -
5th March 2008, 10:16 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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many thanks Rod, The bulge is on the bottom...
many thanks Rod,
The bulge is on the bottom last metre of the wall and gradually gets worse. What's the best way to remove the tape? Do I just dig it out with a blade? -
5th March 2008, 01:13 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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Alas, I had a few problems with the butt jointing...
Alas, I had a few problems with the butt jointing and was wondering what are the common remedies for the following?
1) protruding bulge under the tape corresponding to where the gap between the... -
3rd March 2008, 09:13 PM
Thread: type of villaboard screws
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postscript, as recommended by the guys the wafer...
postscript, as recommended by the guys the wafer screws are the way to go, the wife has got used to the exposed screw heads after I told her that at least it won't fall on her head. I used the SEH...
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3rd March 2008, 09:00 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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Rod, as an aside, what should be the consistency...
Rod, as an aside, what should be the consistency of the base coat? I see that you recommend "wet" but I seem to make it too stiff and thus it is hard to work out from under the tape.
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3rd March 2008, 08:50 PM
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I'm in the process of cladding an external...
I'm in the process of cladding an external laundry with harditex and plan on using the rockcote textured system.
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3rd March 2008, 08:44 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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Thanks Rod, Keep adding to your youtube how-to...
Thanks Rod,
Keep adding to your youtube how-to plaster video library. I, like many, have found them a valuable resource. -
3rd March 2008, 01:32 PM
Thread: butt joint first coat
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butt joint first coat
Hi All,
I'm about to butt joint villaboard and I'm following Rod's site http://www.how2plaster.com/tapejoin.html
There is one thing that I'm not entirely sure about and seek clarification. ... -
25th February 2008, 01:29 PM
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plaster internal join with and without recess
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I'm planning on plaster joining an internal corner of villaboard where one face of the corner is recessed and the otherside is not. What is the best way to complete the join? -
6th February 2008, 06:23 PM
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many thx, NCArcher
many thx, NCArcher
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6th February 2008, 01:52 PM
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single dimmer with two switches, ok?
I have two lights with separate switches in the same room. Can I use a single dimmer for both lights?
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10th January 2008, 08:03 AM
Thread: root barrier
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root barrier
Hi Folks, my neighbour has a Norfolk Island pine (I believe that's the name??) planted near the fence line (about 8 years old, 4 metres high) and the roots have made there way into my yard and are...
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7th January 2008, 10:50 PM
Thread: ridge capping mortar mix
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ridge capping mortar mix
What is a good ratio of sand, cement and lime for a mortar mix to repair the ridge capping? I will flexipoint afterwards.
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7th January 2008, 10:43 PM
Thread: bay window gutter spout
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Thanks Jack, What was the pissa pipe made from...
Thanks Jack,
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5th January 2008, 09:02 AM
Thread: bay window gutter spout
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bay window gutter spout
Folks, I'm replacing the guttering on a bay window that has a spout (no down pipe) to divert the water out to the front of the house away from the bay eaves and window. The guttering is zincalume...
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3rd January 2008, 11:06 PM
Thread: water level min tube diameter
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air bubbles
Is there a quick way to remove all the air bubbles? I filled the tube from the garden hose and it took a while to release all the bubbles. Is it best to fill the tube by siphoning water from a...
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2nd January 2008, 10:26 PM
Thread: type of villaboard screws
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Against better judgment, I'm going for the flush...
Against better judgment, I'm going for the flush finish. At the hardware I found two types of screws for villaboard. Firstly, the one Bazza suggested "S" point self embedding head countersunk...
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2nd January 2008, 10:13 PM
Thread: water level min tube diameter
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Thx Bloss, But alas, I've already shelled out...
Thx Bloss,
But alas, I've already shelled out for 12 metres of clear 12mm tubing (not cheap!!). The garden hose idea did cross my mind and in the future when I need greater lengths I'll make up... -
1st January 2008, 10:49 AM
Thread: type of villaboard screws
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Thanks for the options Bazza. I have smaller...
Thanks for the options Bazza. I have smaller centres around 450mm. Are the self embedding screws for timber readily available from a hardware store?
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1st January 2008, 10:08 AM
Thread: type of villaboard screws
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Thanks bazza, the shed ceiling is rather low and...
Thanks bazza, the shed ceiling is rather low and may take a buffeting over time.
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30th December 2007, 09:57 PM
Thread: type of villaboard screws
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type of villaboard screws
Are plasterboard bugle screws ok to fix villaboard to the ceiling? I've used fibre cement nails on the walls.
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30th December 2007, 09:53 PM
Thread: water level min tube diameter
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water level min tube diameter
I plan on using a water level to set the guttering fall. I was going to use clear tubing and was wondering what minimum diameter of tubing should I use and what length is manageable?
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30th December 2007, 09:03 PM
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The info on my packet of stainless steel screws...
The info on my packet of stainless steel screws indicates it is ok for aluminium sheeting. I'll be using them with stainless steel washes to fix some aluminium flashing.
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29th December 2007, 07:43 PM
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Thanks Mick, I thought of patching with a...
Thanks Mick,
I thought of patching with a piece of aluminium off-cut and gutter silicon, but I think the pop rivet plus silicon is a better method and result. -
29th December 2007, 06:09 PM
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plugging hole in aluminium sheet roofing
Hi All,
What is the best way to plug holes in aluminium sheet roofing? The hole is around 5 mm. -
14th December 2007, 12:55 PM
Thread: blueboard without textured finish
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Thanks Guys, Adam, I have about 12 L/M of...
Thanks Guys,
Adam, I have about 12 L/M of joints. What do I need to set the joints with? -
13th December 2007, 12:31 PM
Thread: blueboard without textured finish
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Thanks Doog. I'm having second thoughts about...
Thanks Doog.
I'm having second thoughts about not using a textured finish. Any recommendations on a easy textured coating paint/systems? -
11th December 2007, 11:19 PM
Thread: blueboard without textured finish
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blueboard without textured finish
Hi folks,
I plan to use blueboard/harditex to externally clad my back shed because of its durability/strength (7.5mm thick). I don't want a textured finish and was wondering what are my options... -
10th December 2007, 01:34 PM
Thread: Hardiflex or harditex
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Hardiflex or harditex
Hi All,
I'm planning on re-cladding (external) a timber framed shed with either Hardiflex or Harditex sheeting. I'm not sure whether or not the Hardiflex (6mm) will cope with frequent collisions... -
17th November 2007, 11:17 AM
Thread: pool zone electrical bonding
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pool zone electrical bonding
What is the correct setup for bonding the pool mesh and metal pool fence where a pool pump is installed in the pool zone? Is a separate bonding conductor run from the earth bar of the switchboard...
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22nd October 2007, 01:37 PM
Thread: Brick cleaning after repointing
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Brick cleaning after repointing
I'm in the process of repointing some external brickwork and was wondering how long should I wait before cleaning the smears off the bricks?
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11th October 2007, 09:56 AM
Thread: MGP versus f grading
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MGP versus f grading
Hi Folks,
I've got a length of treated pine with the following markings AS2858 669 origin radiated pine S(F7). What does the S(F7) mean and how does it (if it does...) relate to the MGP rating... -
2nd October 2007, 02:21 PM
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Where villaboard meets the window/door
Hi folks,
I'm about to cut and fasten villaboard internally to a timber frame but I was wondering what is done where the villaboard meets the window/door frame. Should the architrave be butt up... -
19th September 2007, 10:35 AM
Thread: Villaboard installation
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I see the advantage of laying them vertically. ...
I see the advantage of laying them vertically.
Rod, are the nibblers specifically for fibro sheeting?
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18th September 2007, 11:03 PM
Thread: Villaboard installation
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Villaboard installation
I'm planning to line the internal walls of my laundry with villaboard and I'm following the James Hardie installation manual. I need to cut the board to fit around a window. What is the best way to...
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18th September 2007, 10:46 PM
Thread: Knot for securing loads
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:2tsup: Many thanks. I've been practising the...
:2tsup: Many thanks. I've been practising the truckies hitch, clover hitch and bow line.
Since we're on the topic of knots, what's a good knot for securing the sash cord to the weight for a... -
14th September 2007, 02:19 PM
Thread: Knot for securing loads
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Yep..that's it, the truckies hitch...now to give...
Yep..that's it, the truckies hitch...now to give it a go!!
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14th September 2007, 01:40 PM
Thread: Knot for securing loads
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Knot for securing loads
There is a knot that is commonly used to secure loads on trailers/utes and trucks where the ends of the rope can be pulled to tighten the tension. Does anyone know the name of the knot and how to...
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12th September 2007, 08:57 AM
Thread: silver solder flux residue
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Guys, Will the residue cause any problems if I...
Guys, Will the residue cause any problems if I don't clean it?
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11th September 2007, 05:26 PM
Thread: treated pine nogging in a shed
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I'm planning on covering the walls with...
I'm planning on covering the walls with villaboard.
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11th September 2007, 01:59 PM
Thread: treated pine nogging in a shed
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treated pine nogging in a shed
I plan on adding some noggings to my timber shed. The shed is about 50 years old and constructed with oregon timber. Would it be ok to use treated pine for the noggings or is it a fire risk?