Concrete slab over deck footings (pour at same time)
I've quickly mocked up some rough diagrams of what I'm trying to achieve as it seems my questions are a little unclear.
Can I pour the deck footings and spa slab…
Concrete slab over deck footings (pour at same time)
In the process of sorting out the footing pads and spa foundation, however I'm a little unsure if you can lay (at the same time) a concrete slab over deck…
Deck bearer spans for bearers and joists
Thanks Beetaloo, so I should use 120 x 70 fixed together? Seems like a strange size to find (not at bunnings)
Deck bearer spans for bearers and joists
Hi All,
I have been researching for hours and cannot find the information that I am after, so I thought it is time to post!
I'm planning to build a deck (9.4m…
Extension slab is higher than existing slab
Hi All,
We had our concrete slab poured for the extension a little while ago and all looked great till we remove all the framing of the existing external wall. Once…
See plaster joins through paint
Here is one photo. If you look close in the corners you can see the plaster where the tape joind are.
Ill try to get a better one tomorrow.
See plaster joins through paint
Sorry about the late repIy It's been hectic around here as we just got the carpet installed.
We used a 4 in 1 British Paint primer, it looked thin/watery when…
Installing skirting boards without bottom pulling in
Thanks to all that replied. We went with the clout method and it works beautifully.
Just a bit of background;
We put the gyprock 10mm off the ground as it's…
See plaster joins through paint
Hello,
I am currently painting my house, and in all of the rooms I can still see the plaster joins on the new walls. I have done an undercoat/primer then 2…
Installing skirting boards without bottom pulling in
Hi All,
I'm currently installing new skirting boards after gyprocking my house and I have came across an issue with the skirting boards.
When nailing the skirting boards on to the bottom…
Square set cornice process
Hi AKB, thanks for the information however I am still confused.
Do I sheet the roof first, then the walls? Also how do I sheet the corners, which one of this…
Square set cornice process
Hi All,
I am about to start an extensive renovation on my house and I am looking to do square set cornice (no cornice) throughout the house.
I have hung plaster a…
Recessed shaving cabinet - Bathroom
Thanks Stewie, that information is very useful. As it is an internal wall we are going to batten the wall behind the bathroom as it is a WIR and we…
Recessed shaving cabinet - Bathroom
Thanks for your feedback, that pretty much confirms what I was thinking.
However we are doing floor to roof tiling with 450mm x 450mm porcelain tiles. So do you think there…
Recessed shaving cabinet - Bathroom
We are extensively renovating our house in ACT and I need some advice on creating a new bathroom stud wall with a recessed shaving cabinet.
The shaving cabinet that we are…