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Galvanised Steel Fencing for Screening - how to fix rails?
Hello All, I am installing ekodeck castellated panel screening. I'm looking to install a steel frame to fix this too. I'm now looking to use 50 x 50mm Gal Steel posts set into concrete roughy 1.8 - 2m high. I plan to run 38 x 25mm rails. I want these to run between each post, not across the face. (so not using a saddle…
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How to add fence frame on top of existing retaining wall?
Hey, Currently I have an existing retaining wall sitting about 100mm from the main boundary fence. This is due to the plinths breaking and the neighbour being much higher without a retaining wall. Regardless, we are wanting to install the Ekodeck Batten Screen Castellated Panel along this section of the fence for the…
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How to build a large raised garden bed?
Hello, I am looking to build a raised garden bed that will be quite large. Dimensions would be 4000 w x 700 d x 800 h. I am planning on using 200 x 50 Sleeper H4 Treated Pine Sienna MicroPro. And having an upright at each corner and at the center of the long side. I don't plan to concrete or anchor the uprights at all due…
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How to level backyard lawn?
As you can see there is a reasonable slope from the house which flattens out with a dip in the middle. I'm seeking ideas/inspiration on options to get this area relativly level?? There is a storm water pit at the back also, which adds to my pain. any advice/ideas greatly appreciated.
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Can I install sleepers against house?
Hello, Our backyard originally had a significant slope. After landscaping, we added a large amount of soil and graded it away from the house to meet the height of the fence plinth. We also have a stormwater pit positioned right in the middle of the yard. As a result, the area now has a steep slope from the house down to…
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How do I get sloped yard level?
Hello, Our backyard originally had a significant slope. After landscaping, we added a large amount of soil and graded it away from the house to meet the height of the fence plinth. We also have a stormwater pit positioned right in the middle of the yard. As a result, the area now has a steep slope from the house down to…
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Can you add a second stormwater pit riser?
Hello, I have a storm water pit in my backyard at a low point. The surface level still creates a significant dip in the yard. There is a 600 series everhard pit and a 600 series everhard pit riser. Is therre any issue with adding a second pit riser? or is this going to create an issue?
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Laying pavers as deck foundation - what mortar to use?
Hello, I'm building a deck and have compacted crushed rock and will be laying a paver for my tuffblocks to sit on. I am thinking of using mortar to help get the correct levels for the pavers/tuffblock. Is there a specific mortar that should be used for this, can anyone recommend one to use? Thanks
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How to fix patio water pooling around drain?
Hi, My outdoor patio has a grate drain in the concrete, and if it rains water pools to one side. It does not sit flush with the concrete. I'm about to build a deck over this and want it resolved. Is it as simple as pulling it out, grinding the edges to be flush and re-fitting it? Pictures below.
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How to stop neighbour’s garden coming through fence plinth?
Hello, So my fence shared with my neighbour looks like it should have a retaining wall installed, but only has standard plinths. Due to the height difference their garden bed and soil is coming through and broken the plinths. We plan to have a path to a deck, with boxed garden beds along the path How can I stop this and…
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What maximum bearer or joist length for low-level deck?
Hello, I'm working on building a low lying deck that has bearers, with joists on top. I understand the requirments of the span tables, and the maximum span lengths. But is there a maximum length for the timber. Say I have 140x45 bearers with supports every 1000mm (tuffblocks). 90x45mm joists, supported by the bearers every…
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Low lying deck over concrete, can I use both pedestals and Angle brackets?
Hi, As i'm nearing time to build by deck, I've come accross a small issue, using pedastals, the joists for the picture frame are unable to get close enough to the building. Can I use the Carinya 100x100x50x4.5mm zinc plated reinforcing Angle Bracket for the one joist closest to the house?
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How to build deck over concrete and soil?
Hi All, I think I have finally finished my design for my deck which will be half over concrete and half over soil. Over the concrete I have 180mm to the top of the brick. I will be using 140x19mm merbau. For the joists I plan to use 140 x 45 Pine set 21mm off the concrete using Zinc Plated Reinforcing Angle Bracket with…
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How to anchor deck joists to concrete?
Hi All, Looking for advice on achnoring decking joists to concrete for a low level deck. My joists will be 140mm x 45mm with 140 x 19mm Merbau decking. Overall clearance from conreate to top of deck is 180mm. Current plan is to use- Carinya Heavy Duty 75 x 75 x 40 x 3.5mm Zinc Plated Reinforcing Angle Bracket Dynabolt…
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How to prepare wet clay soil for deck base?
Hi all, I’m in the process of building a deck, and one section will be supported over soil — mostly heavy clay — which is currently very wet and muddy. I plan to use adjustable decking support pedestals on compacted road base. However, I’m concerned about laying road base directly over the wet clay, as I know that can…
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What height for stepping stone path next to house?
Hello, I am looking to put a stepping stone path down the side of the house instead of concrete. I plan to lay 50mm of road base, compact it. Then lay the stepping stones on 20-30mm of mortar. The stepping stones are 20mm thick. So I know I need to dig out 100-120mm from where I want it to finish. I am unsure how high up…
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Feedback wanted on low-level deck design
Hi All, First time designing a deck and keen to get some feedback. Sketch is below. In green, we have the posts, 100x100mm where the bearers will be set in also. In Red Bearers – 190x45mm with 1318mm centres. Joists in blue – 140x45mm with 395mm centres. Deck it’s self will be 140x19mm Merbau with 4.5mm gaps. A couple of…
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How to landscape narrow side of house?
Hi All, I’m after some suggestions/help on how we should landscape this narrow side of our house. We need to have water flow away from house but also have a neighbour who’s house and slab sits quite high. See attached photos.
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Original paint doesn't match when patching up
Hi, So we moved into a new property as renters about 7 years ago, we have recently vacated. I have patched up a wall where we had a shelf and painted it with the original paint that was with the house, and it has a very different look color wise. It's a low sheen water-based acrylic. Any ideas why this would be?
