Pool coping repair
We have a fibreglass pool with 400x400 pavers for copings. When they installed it, they used mortar on the concrete beam and some adhesive on the fibreglass to set…
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QCAT claim has been going since March 2010. Notice to Fence was issued in Dec 2009.
QCAT lost my claim, which has probably delayed things. They have found it…
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<Bangs head on wall again>
My neighbour is totally disregarding the law, and it's pathetic that he can do that while my dog escapes my temporary enclosure and my kids can't…
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<Bangs head on wall>
I am living your situation. 2 kids and a dog and no fence on one side since I moved in in Sept 2009 due to a…
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As I said in my earlier posts, if you build a fence before an agreement is reached (following a Notice to Fence document, either by mutual agreement then or by…
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The local council will give you the contact details - it's where they send rates bills. It's the owner's responsibility to ensure this contact address is accurate. When…
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If I understand you correctly - then no, no other legal avenues apply. The only legislation in Qld that deals with fences is the Dividing Fences Act. If…
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Saxien,
I'm sorry, but at least in Qld, where the original poster is, this is wrong. You must issues a Notice to Fence before building anything, and if there is…
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In Queensland you are protected by the Dividing Fences Act. Which actually doesn't apply in this case, as there was no "Notice to Fence" issued before the fence was…
Rights when it comes to a fence
Basically, if you can't agree with your neighbour you need need to lodge "Notice to Fence", and when they disagree with what you want, you need to then lodge a…
Brisbane lawns being eaten alive
I was told to try a 50/50 mix of vinegar and tea tree oil. Seems to have worked, the green's coming back.
Screening plants near a retaining wall
I've tried searching but I get too many threads about retaining walls but not what to plant near them.
Screening plants near a retaining wall
Any ideas and what sort of plants can be used on the high side of a timber retaining wall? There is about 600 mm from the turf to the…
Conretor needed - Caboolture / Woodford area
Can anyone recommend a concretor around the Woodford / Caboolture area?
Pool building approval administration fee
I've recently had a pool put in. The pool company arranged the building approval, and I was sent the approval letter from the private certifiers. What I missed…
Street Directory Updates
Our problem is a truck knocked over our street sign - so no-one can find us
TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf :)
Hi Fu,
I've been reading about your soil prep instructions and wonder what I might need to do. I'm on 3/4 acre and the land was previously cow paddocks, so…
helped needed fencing question
I think an electric can run off a car battery. Other than that I have no ideas for such a large area.
helped needed fencing question
Are you sure your dog is getting under? I have a temporary fence enclosure for my dog, while not a large dog she manages to squeeze through the dog…
Ugly...wtf?
I bought some speaker mounts off you and didn't even realise it! Found you on eBay.
They worked great as well.
Need help... which HSTP is the best on the market...
I ended up with the Taylex Advanced. We required the highest quality treatment due to being in a catchment area for a dam. I've had no problems so…
Landscaping advice Required...
Fu,
Can you get the Empire Zoysia as seed? My 3/4 acre block as some bare dirt near the house and some ?grass around the rest (used to be a…
Builder Recomendations -North Brisbane
We have just finished building with Grandview at Delaneys Creek - they are based in Maroochydore. My parents are also building with them at Noosa. Can't recommend them…
TILES INSTEAD OF GLASS SPLASHBACK
Thanks for everyone's advice. We decided we liked the way it was now as well.
Handover 2/9/09!
TILES INSTEAD OF GLASS SPLASHBACK
Here's ours. What do people think of the whitish grout?
Septic Water Treatment Unit
I ended up with a Taylex. We had to get the most expensive one to give the best quality effulent, and because we are in a catchment area for…
Moving hot water system, charge?
We moved it from the back (we have a wide house with little depth) to the side. No cost, only comment was that the hot water may take a…