Rory posted:Glue or something to hold pebbles together
The resin they use for permeable paving. Shop around for a better price. I think basf are one of the manufacturer's.
Rory posted:Sealing Concrete Pathway
Also a concrete warehouse type place. The sealer will likely be less than half the price of burnings.
Allcon
Concreters warehouse
Parchem
Midway building supplies.
To name a few.
Rory posted:Sealing Concrete Pathway
It would probably look nicer for longer. Less likely to stain etc.
I would say if you DIY it then go ahead. Its probably not worth paying someone to seal…
Rory posted:Is this exposed aggregate normal?
Really the most you should of paid would of been the cost of the concrete. $7k.. There was no value in the labour. A reputable company would of ripped…
Rory posted:Is this expected with exposed aggregate?
Looks like it was poured on a windy day. Possibly hot too. Those types of cracks are from the surface drying too quickly. Looks like they lost control of the…
Rory posted:HELP Removing throw on concrete color off porch tiles ?
Using an acid or chemical will not damage the tiles. But it will damage the concrete. And you might end up with a lot of effort and a mediocre result.
It…
Rory posted:What do you use for boxing up under a concrete slab
Its a bit hard to advise as I cant actually see the job but im sure you can get a concreter to come in and quote to do both the…
Rory posted:Anyone used filler on cracked exposed aggregrate driveway?
you never know... I have a feeling it will be too white and stand out from 10 times further away than the hairline crack... or be something that crumbles away…
Rory posted:Quotes + Pro's and Con's
Eek. Please do not get plain grey concrete and colour seal. Its the cowboy (cheap builders) way of doing it. The driveway will look tired in about 4 years.…
Rory posted:What do you use for boxing up under a concrete slab
It sounds like you need to build retaining walls around your slab. They do not have to be made of timber.
Once this is done crushed rock compacted every 100mm…
Rory posted:Anyone used filler on cracked exposed aggregrate driveway?
Filling the crack will make it much more noticeable than leaving it. Its a really bad idea. (unless you find a specialist that has had success in the past then…
Rory posted:Exposed Aggregate cost
It just means they may have to get an extra delivery instead of having it all in one truck. This might cost $100-$200 extra if one area is tiny or…
Rory posted:Average cost for a driveway?
$110 is pretty standard for a good job. But the rate per sqm starts to climb on smaller jobs.
As it happens Im actually sat infront of my computer right…
Rory posted:DIY Polished concrete floors
While I am a concreter I had never tried polishing concrete until last year when my friend built a house. He paid for the materials and grinder hire and I…
Rory posted:Which size aggregate gentler on feet?
Sorry Im not sure how to link to the gallery. You will have to try a different computer to see the link. The websites working.
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Rory
Rory posted:Which size aggregate gentler on feet?
The main factor that determines whether its rough or smooth is the choice of a crushed aggregate vs a pebble aggregate.
Aggregate thats been crushed will have better grip underfoot…
Rory posted:VCAT - Concrete retaining water
If the water is falling towards the house now and it is a new build property the likelyhood is that over time water will drain down between the house and…
Rory posted:What is better? Exposed Aggregate vs Coloured Concrete?
Hey Jason,
I have never had variation in colour through with exposed aggregate as you described. Because the finished surface is not seen until the concrete is exposed the day after…
Rory posted:Concrete stain removal; Australian product Marcmove.
The acid is not going to damage the rebar inside the concrete. Its alkaline in there and the acid will not penetrate that far.
I guess hydro will only clean…
Rory posted:What is better? Exposed Aggregate vs Coloured Concrete?
just got to pipe up again re the above,
It sounds like this advise relates to a bad job you have had done?
If done properly there will be no…
Rory posted:What is better? Exposed Aggregate vs Coloured Concrete?
I'd say exposed is the way to go. Choose a dark mix to avoid the grubby look. Thats usually the off white driveways that show the dirt. Due to…
Rory posted:Concrete Driveway - Payment Breakdown
There is no need for more than a 50% payment before completion as thats all that is needed to cover materials. Anything more than that then be careful. If…
Rory posted:Who is responsible?
get him to do it and ask he gets an extra man on hand and that its done early in the morning to make the job easier for him.. …
Rory posted:Coloured Concrete Driveway - Top layer or Coloured Through?
Unless your a fan of bold colours for your house then, colour through is the way to go. Its finicky so you need a smart concretor. Also I would…
Rory posted:Weight tolerance of concrete driveway? - Paver delivery
could go either way depending on how well made the driveway is.. ie a true 100mm all the way through, compacted subbase etc.. plus what soil type its on.
if…
Rory posted:Removal of broken up concrete slabs
Ive never come across a skip company that wont take those.. concrete is cheap to tip compared to most things.
Best bet is to hire a bobcat driver and tipper..…
Rory posted:Exposed/Blasted Aggregate on the feet
Its a myth that you cant get smooth on the feet exposed aggregate.. ever grazed yourself on a pebble? some mixes have rough stone, some smooth. Best to see…
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