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Hi all,
I am looking to do an office fitout and am struggling somewhat with getting anyone interested in doing the benchtop for the desk.

It's basically an 'L' shaped desk with the dimensions...

Had exactly the same issue when we put out pool in - the sewer ran through the end of where the excavation was going.
I confirmed this by spot digging to locate the pipe work.

I let the excavator...

Installed mine 2 years ago under the deck - given I couldn't get any other form of water tank in there this thing is bloody brilliant. RainReviva supplied everything I needed, however one tip I did...

Did this just recently before we laid new insulation - highly recommend it - you should have seen the crap that came out. Also used them to lay the new insulation.
I think he company was called...

Hi all,
I posted this over in the general forum but don't seem to have had any bites on help.

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=64518

I was wondering if cross bracing...

All,
I'm looking for some advice on finishing an outdoor project.

My wife asked me to build a seat into our new pool area that will double as storage, with a flip top lid.

I have completed the...

can you take your block somewhere?
There's a mob that do core drilling and concrete sawing in sydney (diacore I think they were called) - I was looking at getting some blocks core drilled to install...

having just been through this entire process in building our pool in NSW, you can use your house doors (sliding etc) as part of the fence, HOWEVER the rules that apply to these doors are the same...

What I think he meant was if you were going to pour a concrete slab to lay the pavers onto you should pin it to the pool concrete shell - you do this my drilling the reinforcing rods into the...

sorry - you are correct I meant to say 75mm

Hi all,
I am putting in a sump to trap some rainwater runoff from a new paved area.
I'll be connecting it into an existing 90mm line that runs to the street, however to help me get fall I was...

Just went thorough the same thing.... got a guy in to do it... atticsuckers.com.au I think it was - anyway local paper or yellow pages should have a few of these companies.

They had 3 guys...

We are nearing completion of some fairly major works around the house and one of the last jobs is to decide what to do with a poured concrete retaining wall... that was here when we purchased the...

it depends a lot on he quality of the components.
We have a panel door - and yes there's quite a bit of vibration when it opens. Our bedroom is immediately above it and it certainly wouldnt wake me...

Thanks - yes I read this post earlier, however my clearence is only around the 80mm mark, so I won't even have room for a full joist laying hard on the concrete, let alone having one suspended using...

Hi all,

I have just about finished a deck and have had a change in plan for the final piece. (nothing like last minute changes to throw a spanner in the works)


One section of the deck was due...

Thanks for all your replies....
I don't want to leave the joint open - this is a "feature" area so we want it to look great.
I'll research some of the other products - I know the foam strips -...

Hi all,

I am about to start a large paving job (have already completed a relatively small and easy one in the same area)

They are 600 x 400 sandstone pavers that will be laid into a mortar bed...

Warringah Timber: http://www.warringahtimbers.com/

Bought my spotted gum decking from Barrenjoey Timber
www.barrenjoeytimber.com.au
They have a proce list on the site - however you can do much better than the price they quote there.

Hi,

I have a requirement to create a 400x400x500(d) concrete block for a tie down point.
My problem is that the return from the pool runs straight through the localtion where I want to put the...

The sparkey that did our work said the trick with the light switch is to watch the way the door to your shower opens - rule of thumb if you can reach it while standing in the shower with the door...

if it's a panel door I found that the join along each panel rubs over time letting out a noise that sounds like the springs rubbing or squeaking.
Had the door guy come out and he couldn't find it -...

take bitingmidge's offer and PM him - having watched our builder do what you want to do on a single storey building I wouldn't dream of touching it for a two storey building.
What are the...

Had 3 bathrooms done floor to ceiling during our renovations.
Looks great -but chose a tile that won't date.. much harder to change this look.

We have cornice out over the tile, haven't had a...

We did this in our extension - timber posts and stainless wires around our deck. Worked well.

All the points above are relevant - make sure you get the tensioners put on each wire as the wire will...

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anyone ?

Why not register your project with the TV show 'Hot Property' then we can all watch the progress :-)

All,

I need to run a sewer gully for the backwash of the filter. I also need to run the gas line for the heater.
Can I run the gas line and the sewer in the same trench?

Cheers
Geoff.

Thanks for the responses.
I have almost finished the hole, and it looks like the post will be sitting in pure rock, and to make matters worse it looks like ground water is abundant in this area -...

All,

Another project I am working on is building a privacy screen. The posts arrived yesterday, treated pine 100x100. They will be going directly into the ground and I have a quick question.
...

All,

Thanks for the advice so far in both threads.
I have attached a pic of what I am trying to do.

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The decking boards will run from top of picture to bottom of picture to match the...

Guys,
Thans for the responses - the reason I'm doing it this way is because the soil here is all backfill, and to reach natural ground would mean sinking a pier of over 2 metres deep.
The sewer...

All,
A few days ago I posted a topic about putting a deck pier into back filled soil. The general concensus of everyone I have spoken to is not to do it - either dig till I hit natural ground, or...

Thanks for the replies
Natural ground is about 2 metres down.....

Geoff

All,

We had an excavation for a swimming pool completed which has caused a small issue with the planned deck.
While excavating a small septic tank was discovered (no longer used) which was right...

After using my saw bench for a couple of days I have a bucket load of sawdust to get rid of.....

What's the recommended way to dispose of it? Can I put it inthe vegetation recycle bin in sydney?...

All,
Probably a stupid question. I have had some concrete paving etc broken up and have it piled in the back yard.

How can I estimate the size skip I need in cubic metres?

Obviously I can...

Had one installed when we renovated - 3 years ago and not a hitch -
Mum and Dad put theirs in, and it's been going strong now for over 10 years.

When we had it installed the guy came out with a...

Hi all,

We have a situation where we need to redirect our sewer line.
Nothing major.
We have had a plumber out and he has given us direction on where to run the new pipe and we have dug the...

Normc,
Why don't you use paint or something similar to draw a simple diagram and then upload it as an attachment - use the paperclip icon on the message creation pallet.

Geoff

I couldn't get a plumber to use an eel on plastic pipe - they do have a habit to damage it.... having said that a mate of mine used one a couple of weeks ago and it seems to be fine.
The stuff they...

You could get one of those guys in with the cctv camera - then at least you know what you are delaing with.
Not sure if you can rent them......

Of buy an extension to your hose....
Geoff

Thanks for the quick replies:

Mechanism is HPM - bought yesterday - so brand new.
Buzzes at all positions through the range - not just down low.
Buzzing doesn't get worse the lower you go - it...

Hi all,

I put a dimmer switch on a single light in our 'bub to be' room so my wife can have the light on low when up feeding (ah so much to look forward to)

My question is: the dimmer switch...

All,

I'm about to extend a deck and have decided to use brick piers.
The piers will be about 4-5 bricks high.

I was wondering what size footing I need to create out of concrete for these...

Well that last statement is interesting

" Your credit card or account will only be charged for items that have been shipped."


And certainly not true in my case.

Geoff

Just to close this out.
Finally heard from MIK - they had been waiting for a part of my shipment.
Were profesional and apologised for the delay.

However:
1 - no apology or explanation on why...

maglite,
The overflow is directed back into the stormwater channel...
Geoff

All,

After searching the net for about an hour I thought I'd post the question here....

I am looking to install a water tank under the deck and connect to the 2 downpipes at either end of the...