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Deck upgrade, merbau seating with storage and privacy screen project
It's time for another project and after design after design after design, I'm finally ready to begin! The goal: to increase the usable space outside, enhance the outdoor experience all while providing some privacy while we're outside, and have some hidden storage as well! the design shows the alfresco and the house, and…
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How to install a lawn irrigation system attached to recycled water?
Well, It's been a while since I've been in the workshop, not much has been going on in the landscaping department, the only thing I've really done since last time was renovating my front lawn, and in the next week or so I'll be doing to nature strip and if I have enough time in the season I'll do the back yard, including…
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Sideway makeover with low-level decks and paving
Merbau low-level decks and mortar pavers surrounded by crushed rocks for a side walkway, with garden beds dressed in Merbau. The project At my laundry exit, there was about a 200mm+ drop from the bricks to the ground level, which was not ideal, and it was a little awkward stepping out the sliding door. I found myself…
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How to build garden feature screens?
I have finally decided on what to do with the garden bed at the end of the alfresco. As seen in the photo below, the unused space is filled with yukkas and conifers, the yukkas will be removed and replaced with more decking and the trees will be removed and replaced with some feature walls, preferribly lasercut stainless…
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Low-level deck and pergola project
Hi, I am planning some decking and a pergola, I would like to know if I am required any planning or building permits for the following: 1: extend my decking area from my alfresco (which is situated on a slab) and extending outwards in 3 directions, adding approx. 18sqm to the current decking area, the new decking will…
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What distance can pavers be from weep holes?
I have just completed my deck and about to plan for my next task of building bluestone pavers in a stepping stone style. I planned to have the top level of the pavers at approx 150mm below the F.F.L of the deck which coincidently is the exact level of the bottom of the weep holes of the house as seen in the photo. I will…
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How to install Bluestone pavers?
I would just like to clarify a few things regarding installing my bluestone pavers before I begin. The first problem I have is do I need to seal the pavers for outdoor use? I intend to use bondcrete (or a more compatible product for natural stone) on the underside and in the mortar mix for maximum adhesion, but I've read…
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How to raise the height of my garden bed without support posts?
I would like to raise my garden bed by 1 sleeper (200mm) and I would like to know what would be the strongest method that does not require me to install extra post supports. As you can see in this old image, the posts end at the height of the existing garden bed, I plan to raise the height so it's more in line with the…
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Can you prune stonefruit trees back hard?
So I have a nectarine and a peach tree that I have had in the garden for only a couple of years now but they are 3+ meters tall and the trunk is probably 50mm in diameter already, I had planned on building some trellis for them and espalier them (basically some nice quality timber posts with some stainless wire.) But…
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How much concrete do I need for paving?
Hi, I'm planning to lay (800mm X 400mm X 20mm) bluestone pavers on top of a bed of cement mix, which will be on a compacted base, I would like to know the volume of materials so I can work out my budgets correctly. As I haven't ever laid paving before how many pavers would I be able to lay beds for with 1 mix, consisting…
