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22nd January 2007, 09:41 PM
Thread: Copper pipes in concrete?
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Thanks guys, Very glad I asked. The foam stuff...
Thanks guys,
Very glad I asked. The foam stuff would be too bulky in what I have chased out in the wall. I'll go to the shops and ask for some thinner stuff this week hopefully.
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21st January 2007, 04:56 PM
Thread: Copper pipes in concrete?
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I have already cut and soldered most of the pipe...
I have already cut and soldered most of the pipe (well Dad has - that's what they're there for right?) - can I buy some 'lagging? What's it called?
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19th January 2007, 08:01 PM
Thread: Copper pipes in concrete?
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Thanks guys - I think I might ask at the plumbing...
Thanks guys - I think I might ask at the plumbing supplies store after your advice - just in case!
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19th January 2007, 04:59 PM
Thread: Copper pipes in concrete?
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Copper pipes in concrete?
Somebody told me that cement can sometimes eat into copper pipes (for hot & cold water). They also said there is a special tape you can get to put around them to protect the pipes. Is this correct?...
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17th January 2007, 10:22 PM
Thread: Ants in my pavers - aaarrrgghhhhhhh
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Hmmm - I was hoping for a highly toxic chemical...
Hmmm - I was hoping for a highly toxic chemical solution!!! although the soapy water sounds good too!
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17th January 2007, 07:34 PM
Thread: Ants in my pavers - aaarrrgghhhhhhh
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I want to look in to that paving silicone stuff -...
I want to look in to that paving silicone stuff - but have heard it will be a bit costly (at the moment). I am scared to try a cement mix as the pavers have a pitted surface and I am worried about...
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17th January 2007, 07:32 PM
Thread: Ants in my pavers - aaarrrgghhhhhhh
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Hi Ozwinner - the ants are only small ones, not...
Hi Ozwinner - the ants are only small ones, not like bull-ants or anything. I should have probably added that they are close to a gum tree (although I don't see many on the tree).
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17th January 2007, 06:28 PM
Thread: Ants in my pavers - aaarrrgghhhhhhh
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Ants in my pavers - aaarrrgghhhhhhh
Had a paving job done a few months ago. The job is fine but now I have ants digging out the sand (and in a couple of spots the fine roadbase).
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21st November 2006, 09:30 PM
Thread: Extreme Birdhouse
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Wow - what do you do with them? Who buys them?
Wow - what do you do with them? Who buys them?
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14th November 2006, 01:20 PM
Thread: Bush Rock garden edging wanted
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Well the bush rock can make a nice habitat for...
Well the bush rock can make a nice habitat for animals in his garden!
No really - he has lots of existing bush rock from when he bought the house. He just wants somebody to lay it nicely.
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10th November 2006, 03:52 PM
Thread: Bush Rock garden edging wanted
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Bush Rock garden edging wanted
My friend wants a bushrock garden border done for his garden but is having trouble finding somebody to do it. He wants the mortar done with a good quality, smooth finish and also wants edging so the...
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5th November 2006, 12:42 AM
Thread: Colorbond Fence
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I have 3 neighbours - all but the back one wanted...
I have 3 neighbours - all but the back one wanted colourbond. I left the back treated pine fence and painted it with Wattle Solagard in Mist Green (a bit lighter than river gum - both nice colours -...
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28th October 2006, 02:58 PM
Thread: new verandah benches
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Only problem is now that you'll have to buy a...
Only problem is now that you'll have to buy a gold plated BBQ to go with it! Excellent stuff.
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26th October 2006, 11:16 AM
Thread: Paving Onto Crusherdust
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Just caught onto this thread - I'm still not sure...
Just caught onto this thread - I'm still not sure if people are saying it's OK to lay straight onto crusherdust. Providing the layer of crusherdust is thick enough, and ignoring the issue of...
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24th October 2006, 09:28 AM
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I love the shot of the sunlight glistening off...
I love the shot of the sunlight glistening off the foot. Nice finish!
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24th October 2006, 09:27 AM
Thread: Wooden Nuts & Bolts
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Wow - what do you use them for?
Wow - what do you use them for?
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24th October 2006, 09:22 AM
Thread: Recycled fence picnic set.
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WELL - that's very nice. Given me some...
WELL - that's very nice. Given me some inspiration!
I have vowed to make a letter box (12 months ago) as I found some wider than usual fence palings, but that would sit nicely in a spot in my... -
23rd October 2006, 01:43 PM
Thread: Recycled fence picnic set.
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Yes it is a heavy %^&* (I should have labelled...
Yes it is a heavy %^&* (I should have labelled the thread "outdoor dining set/ table & bench"). Just a naming error.
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22nd October 2006, 11:03 PM
Thread: Recycled fence picnic set.
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Thanks Buzz. Does Linseed oil protect against UV...
Thanks Buzz. Does Linseed oil protect against UV though? Does that matter? Just want to protect the colour of the timber.
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22nd October 2006, 10:25 PM
Thread: Recycled fence picnic set.
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I've noticed that - I can only find decking oil...
I've noticed that - I can only find decking oil in tins big enough worth buying (4l). It does take a week to stop being sticky (although maybe that's because I don't wipe the excess off as per...
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22nd October 2006, 09:55 PM
Thread: Tiger
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Wow - I've never seen anything like it! Can't...
Wow - I've never seen anything like it! Can't wait to see more pics.
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22nd October 2006, 09:50 PM
Thread: Recycled fence picnic set.
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Thanks - made it when my first child was born....
Thanks - made it when my first child was born. Can't wait until we all sit at it & eat together. I hope the kids grow up with it. Paving underneath it in a couple of weeks.
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22nd October 2006, 09:21 PM
Thread: Recycled fence picnic set.
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Recycled fence picnic set.
I hadn't done any woodwork for years but got inspired when getting my fence pulled down. I made a single bench then worked up to this picnic set.
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22nd October 2006, 09:11 PM
Thread: Removing Grass
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Thanks for all the tips. I found poisoning the...
Thanks for all the tips. I found poisoning the grass and leaving it for a week worked a treat. I also mowed it as far down as the mower would go and sharpened my shovel with a file. Having a pointed...
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14th October 2006, 09:30 AM
Thread: Removing Grass
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Thanks JOHNC - I think this looks like the best...
Thanks JOHNC - I think this looks like the best option for me.
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13th October 2006, 08:39 AM
Thread: Removing Grass
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Great - I'll check out the cost of those!
Great - I'll check out the cost of those!
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13th October 2006, 08:38 AM
Thread: Removing Grass
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Thanks - I'll check the strength of the...
Thanks - I'll check the strength of the Glyphosate on the Zero bottle. I did overdose on it a bit.
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12th October 2006, 11:46 PM
Thread: Removing Grass
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Removing grass
What's the easiest way to remove grass before paving? I have sprayed it with Glyphosate (Zero) but now realised I will have to remove it once it's dead! I was hoping some paver would have some trick....
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12th October 2006, 11:45 PM
Thread: Removing Grass
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Removing Grass
OK I've read the thread on killing grass and have sprayed my lawn with Glyphosate (Zero) but:
I need to remove all the grass (for some paving due to start soon). I have a few weeks if I need it -... -
12th October 2006, 07:44 PM
Thread: To roadbase or not to roadbase
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Thanks for the tips guys - the paver I have given...
Thanks for the tips guys - the paver I have given the job too said he wants to use crushed blue metal.
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9th October 2006, 08:55 PM
Thread: To roadbase or not to roadbase
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Tool Horder said: The purpose of the layer is...
Tool Horder said:
The purpose of the layer is to provide a stable layer which is not affected by moisture. If you have a clay base it will swell/shrink with changes in moisture levels.
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7th October 2006, 09:57 AM
Thread: To roadbase or not to roadbase
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I want it to last FOREVER! Thanks - I think...
I want it to last FOREVER!
Thanks - I think I'm leaning towards the roadbase for sure. I have found because of the slight slope in my land I won't have to dig as much (I am levelling it out a bit... -
6th October 2006, 10:18 AM
Thread: Where do pencils go?
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Have you checked behind your ears (for the...
Have you checked behind your ears (for the pencils)?
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6th October 2006, 10:14 AM
Thread: To roadbase or not to roadbase
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To roadbase or not to roadbase
I am manually excavating part of my back yard to get ready to pave about 70-80 sqm.
I am tossing up whether I should lay roasbase or not (under the sand).
The soil is a red dirt - so I am...