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Can I trim down deck boards using a planer or thicknesser?
My DIY low-level deck has been moving at a glacial pace the last couple of years. However the frame is finally finished and I'm ready to lay my boards... but I've hit a bit of a snag. well, a couple of them actually. The boards were stored under a tarp in my carport. But they still got some water damage to them. some have…
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How to render fibre cement sheeting with jointing compound?
I have built some above ground garden beds, and I am going to clad them in fibre cement sheeting. I have some Dunlop FC jointing compound for where I will be joining the sheeting. Can I also use this to lightly render / create some texture on the fibre cement sheets, before painting? I've looked into actual renders, but…
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Courtyard gate and canopy
A courtyard gate fitted with decorative timber blocks plus a canopy made from timber and a polycarbonate sheet. The project This was basically a project for my dog. I installed this gate to keep her from the carport area, and a little canopy to keep her dry when she waits for me to come home and it's raining. There was…
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Fence-mounted planter boxes
Planter boxes made from fence palings, lined with builder's plastic and weed mat, and fixed to a side fence with galvanised brackets. The project I have a tall fence that looms over my narrow courtyard. I'm in the process of building some raised beds, but I also wanted a way to get some greenery going vertically, due to…
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Courtyard gate and canopy
this was basically a project for my dog - i installed this gate to keep her from the carport area, and a little canopy to keep her dry when she waits for me to come home and it's raining. THE GATE There was originally a gate there as I could see some of the bits and bobs for it. I wanted something that reflected the retro…
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Low-level deck over concrete - sub structure advice wanted
I'm building a low deck over concrete. I've done up my sub-structure plan (option A), but i'm wondering if I've over-engineered, and could get away with less builders feet (option B). Or maybe i've missed something entirely!! Would appreciate feedback. using a combo of 90x45 (blue) and 70x45 (purple). option Aoption B
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How to attach 70x45 joints to bearers for low level deck?
Hi, I'm planning a small low level deck for my courtyard, around 6.7m2 all up. The courtyard is entirely concreted, but the deck will not be under cover. Due to the low clearance and small size, I plan to use mostly 70x45 joists, attached inline to 90x45 bearers. However, Bunnings does not sell 70x45 joist hangers. What is…
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Mounted planter boxes on fence
I have a tall fence that looms over my narrow couryard. I'm in the process of building some raised beds, but I also wanted a way to get some greenery going vertically, due to the small space. So I made these small planter boxes and mounted them on the rails of my fence. I used fence palings, with wood glue and nails - and…
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Any suggestions for fence colour in small courtyard?
My back fence is currently Monument (I think). I know this a popular fence colour for disappearing into the background. However my courtyard is only 3m wide, and the fence is 2.7m tall - so it looms more than disappears (the pic is taken from my back door, for context) I would love your help / suggestions, or to see pics…
