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30th April 2008, 02:19 PM
Thread: Garden Fence/Wall
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Some councils dont allow front fences, I'm...
Some councils dont allow front fences,
I'm going to disagree with the others and say yes and no,
No you cant just start off with 2 courses wide on a bed of crushed dust.
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23rd April 2008, 09:49 AM
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Thanks Blu Rock, Will give a lick of paint this...
Thanks Blu Rock,
Will give a lick of paint this weekend.
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21st April 2008, 12:00 PM
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Preparation of timber sleepers for painting
Gday all,
I've just finished my sleeper retaining wall and next up is to paint it.
There's mud and cement all over the thing and I was wondering what the best way to clean it would be and do I... -
21st April 2008, 11:49 AM
Thread: Fence costs
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Dunno about Mexican prices but here in sydney a...
Dunno about Mexican prices but here in sydney a timber lapped and capped fence is anywhere from $55 per l/m. All the usual extras...extra $15+ for each hole dug in rock, extra for extra height posts,...
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27th March 2008, 05:38 PM
Thread: HELP- what did I do to my deck!
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Its all good mate. Dont worry. Its best to...
Its all good mate. Dont worry.
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27th March 2008, 05:34 PM
Thread: Joist spacing comparison
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...and the weight of the bouncer!:doh:
...and the weight of the bouncer!:doh:
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27th March 2008, 05:32 PM
Thread: Ideas for what to do with Merbau offcuts?
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I made a planter box and 2 stands for some pots
I made a planter box and 2 stands for some pots
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25th March 2008, 02:51 PM
Thread: Another dividing fence issue.
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Well a quick trip to council answered my...
Well a quick trip to council answered my question.
I spoke to a building inspector who said that in the end... I do not need my neighbours permission or approval to build a fence within council... -
23rd March 2008, 12:20 AM
Thread: Another dividing fence issue.
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I did, he wants a fence ontop of his retaining...
I did, he wants a fence ontop of his retaining wall. So I'd be staring at a 3.6m high fence in my backyard.
Yup!
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22nd March 2008, 03:28 PM
Thread: Counter Sink tool
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I think the difference is that the smart-bit ones...
I think the difference is that the smart-bit ones will stop drilling when you get to a certain depth. They have a free-spinning spindle that stops you going any deeper so you have a perfect depth...
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22nd March 2008, 11:05 AM
Thread: Another dividing fence issue.
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I've ben googling all morning, I'm getting dizzy...
I've ben googling all morning, I'm getting dizzy
And another piece of info from Baulkham Hills Shire council FAQ's
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22nd March 2008, 10:43 AM
Thread: Another dividing fence issue.
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And another piece of info from the same WA FAQ's...
And another piece of info from the same WA FAQ's sheet
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You do not need an agreement if you want to erect the fence entirely
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22nd March 2008, 10:38 AM
Thread: Another dividing fence issue.
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I did find this little nugget of info on a WA...
I did find this little nugget of info on a WA info sheet
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Fences Constructed Adjacent to a Dividing Fence
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22nd March 2008, 10:09 AM
Thread: Another dividing fence issue.
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Another dividing fence issue.
Jeez I dunno, These people that have nice neighbors that all agree on a fence. I wish!
Looking for law/acts/regulations/???? on fence issues. I've searched these forums and all the related links... -
22nd March 2008, 09:21 AM
Thread: Timber fence on Boundary
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I really don't thing it matters, as long as you...
I really don't thing it matters, as long as you and your neighbor agree. I think the council accept 50mm either way. ( I think).
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20th March 2008, 08:17 PM
Thread: Cheapest Timber yard in Sydney?
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Well it just goes to show..... I priced...
Well it just goes to show.....
I priced several places and couldn't find anyone cheaper than Harpers timber. But no one could either deliver before easter or had enough stock.
Harpers wanted a 4... -
20th March 2008, 08:10 PM
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Just to make the wall last longer and prevent...
Just to make the wall last longer and prevent rot.
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18th March 2008, 01:16 PM
Thread: Cheapest Timber yard in Sydney?
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Cheapest Timber yard in Sydney?
Looking for the cheapest place in Syd to buy 200x75x2400 H3 treated pine for retaining wall.
Need 50 lengths.
Bunnings have it at $11.90
Harpers Timber at Toongabbie have it at $11.00
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17th March 2008, 03:58 PM
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Anyone used recycled concrete in ag drains?
Just reading up on ag drains and its seems a lot of people are using re cycled concrete instead of BMG as an aggregate in ag-drains. Have been reading about the effects of the lime in the re cycled...
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17th March 2008, 03:44 PM
Thread: Is it worth using Gypsum?
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Is it worth using Gypsum?
Gday again.
Once I've finished my retainting wall I'll be putting some turf down. I've had the backyard excavated and in most areas I'm down to shale or half way thru it. I'm wondering if its worth... -
17th March 2008, 02:20 PM
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Sealing the back of treated pine retaining wall
I'm just about to fix 100m or so of 200x50 treated pine sleepers and was wondering if there is any point of somehow sealing the back of the sleeper.
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17th March 2008, 02:16 PM
Thread: Retaining wall
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I'm in the middle of building my retaining wall....
I'm in the middle of building my retaining wall.
I'm using 200x75mm for the posts and 200x50x2400 for the wales. I've put the posts every 1200mm. The depth of the holes varies from 600mm to 800mm... -
20th February 2008, 02:14 PM
Thread: Alternative to 'setting' blueboard joins
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Alternative to 'setting' blueboard joins
Gday all,
I'm in the process of building my retaining wall which I will be blueboarding over and paint it using one of those render look paints.
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1st February 2008, 02:47 PM
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I'd say it would also depend on the roller you...
I'd say it would also depend on the roller you use.
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15th January 2008, 02:06 PM
Thread: Retaining Wall slope
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I think a 1 in 10 slope as the article suggests...
I think a 1 in 10 slope as the article suggests is different from a 10 deg pitch
**Edit I see that it mentions 1 in 10 batter for walls over 400mm which is a tad short of 6deg. It does show 1 in... -
14th January 2008, 11:38 AM
Thread: Paving costs
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At a guess I'd say depending on what pavers you...
At a guess I'd say depending on what pavers you want,say $35 per square metre, at the very least 4 tonne paving sand at $50/tonne and one bloke 2-3 days at $350 per day.
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9th January 2008, 12:18 PM
Thread: Renovations - Increasing Value
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Unfortunately, At the moment, I find that bank...
Unfortunately, At the moment, I find that bank valuers dont really value a property that much higher when renovated, especially if there's been a valuation done recently (ie within that last 12...
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9th January 2008, 09:14 AM
Thread: Vibernum Disease/Bug/sSomethin worng
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Over the last few days since I installed a...
Over the last few days since I installed a watering system I have noticed that after 20mins or so of watering the lawn or garden there is a raging torrent coming from the storm water drain into the...
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9th January 2008, 08:46 AM
Thread: Adapter for Re-Cycled water tap
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DONE! I thought it might be a big no no, but it...
DONE! I thought it might be a big no no, but it seems as though that will be the easiest solution
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8th January 2008, 04:53 PM
Thread: Adapter for Re-Cycled water tap
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Adapter for Re-Cycled water tap
Hoping someone may be able to help.
I live in an area where we have a re-cycled water tap outside for gardening that has a different thread on the tap. I think its a reverse thread. Anyway the... -
7th January 2008, 10:13 AM
Thread: Vibernum Disease/Bug/sSomethin worng
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I went back to the nursery that I bought these...
I went back to the nursery that I bought these from and they said that it was not enough water. When I told them that I have been watering them every day or second day, they explained that watering...
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4th January 2008, 05:25 PM
Thread: Bloody Cats In Garden
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'Ratsac' worked for me. The best thing is it...
'Ratsac' worked for me.
The best thing is it takes an hour or so to kick in, by that time they're off you land and you dont need to dispose of the evidence. -
3rd January 2008, 09:18 AM
Thread: Sir Walter Buffalo struggling a bit
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Roger That! I'll give it a crack and see how...
Roger That!
I'll give it a crack and see how it goes.
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2nd January 2008, 11:59 AM
Thread: Sir Walter Buffalo struggling a bit
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Yeah I've applied the Buffalo booster which...
Yeah I've applied the Buffalo booster which apparently is a NPK fertiliser. I've done it twice, once when I first laid the turf and again about a week or so ago.
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2nd January 2008, 11:47 AM
Thread: Vibernum Disease/Bug/sSomethin worng
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The nursery gave me some Dynamic lifter and told...
The nursery gave me some Dynamic lifter and told me to spread a handful around the base of the plants and water them in. So the fertilizer has not touched the leaves at all. Saying that, I would...
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1st January 2008, 08:35 PM
Thread: Vibernum Disease/Bug/sSomethin worng
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Vibernum Disease/Bug/sSomethin worng
Hi all,
Along with my Sir Walter problem I have a spanking new hedge of Vibernum that I planted in the last 1-2weeks. I decided to get the more established plants seeing as tho they're in my front... -
1st January 2008, 08:20 PM
Thread: Sir Walter Buffalo struggling a bit
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Sir Walter Buffalo struggling a bit
Hi all,
I'm hoping someone here might be able to shed some light on the problem I have with my new front lawn.
I laid Sir Walter Buffalo down about 10-12 week ago on about 100mm of premium... -
23rd December 2007, 09:57 AM
Thread: Best way to dig holes for posts?
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Thanks guys, A mate of mine has a small...
Thanks guys,
A mate of mine has a small excavator, one of those 900mm wide ones. He actually dug out the back yard (took out 60tonnes). He does have an auger but seems to think he wont be able to... -
22nd December 2007, 02:02 PM
Thread: Best way to dig holes for posts?
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Best way to dig holes for posts?
Gday all,
I'm just about to start on my timber sleeper retaining wall and need to dig about 30 holes for the posts to go into.
Only problem is that half of the holes will be into shale!
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14th December 2007, 04:25 PM
Thread: Flood's Spa & Deck, Merbau on Merbau
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I'd hold off DR-307 until I post some pics. It's...
I'd hold off DR-307 until I post some pics. It's not the colour I thought I'd end up with.
I'll see if I can take some this afternoon. Hopefully another coat will fix it but it really hasnt got... -
13th December 2007, 07:10 PM
Thread: Flood's Spa & Deck, Merbau on Merbau
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Flood's Spa & Deck, Merbau on Merbau
From the overwhelming wrap that this product gets on here I thought it best to give it a go and did all the proper prepping but with 3 coats of the Merbau colour down it looks quite orange'ish to me....
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13th December 2007, 07:06 PM
Thread: Napisan-Bleech-Sodium Precarbonate
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Just a follow up for those that care. Napisan...
Just a follow up for those that care.
Napisan or Oxialic Acid does not kill grass. Or at least it didn't kill my grass and I got a fair amount on it. I did water the grass after to try a dilute it... -
13th December 2007, 06:39 PM
Thread: Fixing bearerless deck to slab - best way?
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I have just done this on my front porch and my...
I have just done this on my front porch and my back verandah.
I dyna bolted H3 35x45 straight to the concrete and then screwed my decking ontop. I expect it to last at least 10 years. I spose... -
10th December 2007, 11:26 AM
Thread: How long for render to dry?
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It was the renderer that told me to spray it with...
It was the renderer that told me to spray it with water and I think he said to use a hose.
From memory he said that keeping the outside wet allows the inside to dry better and avoid cracks.
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8th December 2007, 03:23 PM
Thread: How long for render to dry?
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How long for render to dry?
Gday all,
I have had my front brick retaining wall cement rendered about 6 or so weeks ago and the renderer told me to leave it for over 4 weeks before I paint it so the render can fully cure. He... -
28th November 2007, 11:45 AM
Thread: Spa n Deck
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A Lambs Wool Applicator, bought from Bunnings
A Lambs Wool Applicator, bought from Bunnings
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27th November 2007, 12:35 PM
Thread: Removing or Covering Exposed Aggregate
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LOL. I think thats the reason why he wants to get...
LOL. I think thats the reason why he wants to get rid of it BL. He wants an Australian Heritage house not a Greek Heritage house.
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27th November 2007, 12:27 PM
Thread: Napisan-Bleech-Sodium Precarbonate
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Thanks John. I've just laid my new lawn 3 weeks...
Thanks John.
I've just laid my new lawn 3 weeks ago and want to prep and stain the deck. I think its probably best to give it another few weeks to give the lawn more time to take but I will do just... -
26th November 2007, 05:16 PM
Thread: Napisan-Bleech-Sodium Precarbonate
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Napisan-Bleech-Sodium Precarbonate
From what I understand these are all the same thing that can be used to clean a merbau deck before sealing it. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether this stuff will kill grass? Or Oxyialic acid...
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20th November 2007, 04:08 PM
Thread: Removing or Covering Exposed Aggregate
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Removing or Covering Exposed Aggregate
A good mate of mine has just bought a house in Concord, Sydney which has predominately heritage type homes. They're the 60-90 year old Californian bungalow or Federation type homes. The one he bought...