Hi,
appears to be the only place where I can get a sliding driveway gate that uses knotwood simulated wood slats AND frame.
But, I can't find any product reviews or…

Is it best to use concrete to set the first row of blocks since the footer is below grade and exposed to water?

I don't have a concrete mixer and am doing this project as time allows so renting one isn't an option. Buying a mixer for a one off project…

I watched the YouTube contractor video again and he mentioned using Grout Stop to prevent concrete from going where you don't want it to.
Google didn't show anything in Australia…

I’m following design of YouTube contractor who Indicated filling all cores requires a stronger footer, and three times the price of concrete

I've been reading about moisture migration from rebar that is buried in the ground. I not doing this but has me wondering about my horizontal rebar reinforcement bars.
I…

one more question, is a water vapor barrier needed?
-thx!

I bought trench mesh at Bunnings today.
I also bought a 20 pack of trench mesh reinforcing bar chairs, have you used these?
Is it correct that plastic chairs will…

Thanks for welcome and advice!

Soil is fairly solid with patches of clay. Boundary wall so not load bearing. I'll have to get some photos.
Is trench mesh better since it covers more…

Not a retaining wall, just for boundary

I'm adding a 2m high, 2.6m wide besser block wall between two existing 2m high besser brick walls.
The existing besser brick wall has solid concrete filled cores, probably to withstand…