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How to install a post on non-level sandstone?
I want to install this on a sandstone base: https://www.bunnings.com.au/jack-matrix-2-5m-black-screen-upright-with-installation-kit_p0361876 Unfortuantely the sandstone is not level. Short of chiseling back the sandstone (which I am concerned about doing in the event that I crack it), is there an easy way to make sure that…
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How to paint plastic Jack Matrix lattice?
I want to install this at my house but want it in manor red (to match our colour scheme) https://www.bunnings.com.au/jack-matrix-2410-x-1205-x-7mm-charcoal-classic-diamond-lattice_p0029016 Can it be painted and how would I go about doing this (i.e., could I use acrylic paint, or would it have to be primed; would there be…
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How to build tall screen to shade solar battery?
I have a solar battery that will be getting full sun for a period in summer. I wanted to build a tall shade (approximately 2.5 m high) offset from the wall by about 60 cm (to allow sufficent clearance from the battery). It will be in a position where it will be getting rained on, and so I want to make it of materials that…
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How to cover a solar battery?
We have just had a solar battery installed on our property. It is north-facing and visible from the street. We need to protect it from direct sunlight. The battery needs a clearance of at least 30 cm. Due to its location, the barrier will need to be much higher than the actual battery, because the hot overhead sun will hit…
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Will clumping bamboo damage a retaining wall?
We are on the high side of a retaining wall with a paling fence on top of it. We have planted clumping bamboo for privacy. We are finding that the bamboo is leaning out over the path down that side of the house. I was keen to therefore move the bamboo closer to the fence line. I was however, wondering what the bamboo would…
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How to install roof insulation over surface lights?
We have led lights that sit on he surface of the ceiling (ie they are not downlights). I was wondering if it was ok to put ceiling insulation over the top of them? The information online appears to raise concerns about downlights (giving minimum clearance for insulation due to issues associated with heat build-up).…
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How to install insulation above attic staircase?
We have a pull down stair case into the attic (e.g.,…
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How to install wire trellis perpendicular to wall?
We have an air conditioning unit at the side of our house that I want to obscure by putting a trellis' in front and behind it, and then growing climbers on them. Unfortunately they have to be relatively tall (e.g., 1.8 m), and 0.6 cm wide. I wanted to make it out of something that would last and so didn't want to use wood…
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Why has my house not burnt down due to insulation installation?
I have been topping up the insulation in our roof. We had major renovations about 3 years ago, and so when topping up the insulation I have found that electrical cables are covered with insulation as are LED downlights. My understanding was that doing this posed a fire hazard, and so you should always leave clearance…
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How to make a heavy gate self-closing?
We have a large and heavy gate, that opens inwards on our property. We are keen for it to be self closing due to not wanting the dog to escape. I would estimate the gate would weigh approximately 80+ kgs. We have added springs to it to make it close, but it is just too heavy (they made no difference). I am aware of the…
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How to top up ceiling insulation?
We have an old house that has what appears to be about R3 insulation in our roof. We are in Sydney and find the house hot in summer and colder in winter, so I wanted to top this up, by adding another layer on top of the existing layer. I have 3 questions: 1) the joists are already filled with the insulation. Can you place…
