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How to install AGI pipe to stop water pooling?
Greetings i have an area between the house and the fence which is approx 10x6m and has a clay base. I have a drain located near one end of the area. The water does not run away at present and pools in the middle of the area. I intend to lay road base to slope 1-2cm fall away from the house and also from the fence thus…
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How to lay paving to allow water to run away?
Hey all. I have an area approx 1.6m x 12m that I want to pave. One side of the area is the house and the other side is a small retaining wall. This distance is 1.6m wide. In the middle between the house and the retaining wall is a series of drains positioned about 2m apart along the 12m distance. i know that I need to…
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How to repair gate hinges?
I have gates that are approx 2.5 m long and 2m high. The construction is metal frame and wood slats. The ball hinge snapped and I need to replace it and likely the top one. I do not have access to a welder. what are your recommendations for hinges and should I consider putting three (one top, one middle and bottom) any…
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How to build a gravel-base outdoor entertainment area?
Hello i have an area approx 3x7m with a clay base. I am looking at gravelling the area for an entertainment area. Is it recommended to have road base compacted under the gravel and the gravel about 12cm deep? any assistance would be appreciated thanks
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What base under pavers?
I am looking at paving beside my house. I understand the 100mm crushed road base compacted however if I have a clay base around my house does the road base need to be as thick or can I use the clay and road base to make the 100mm ie 20mm clay base and 80mm road base? The reason I ask is that with a solid clay base, digging…
