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AlanM52
Amassing an Audience
3 replies
a month ago

Hi @elbow, I suggest a floorboard ramp: 70 x 45mm at the bottom, built-up concrete about midpoint and concrete lip at the top. You could also do 70 ...

elbow
Having an Impact
4 replies
February

Hey Jacob, i like the last option, ill be popping into my local bunnings to pick up the materials, thanks so much for your help, much appreciated.

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
1 reply
May 2024

Hi @elbow, It's good to see an update on the windows you've been fixing up. Can you advise how wide the gap is? It looks to be around 20mm, but it ...

elbow
Having an Impact
May 2024

hey Jacob Thanks for coming back so supafast! Its much appreciated and thank you for the advice. ill try it out 

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
1 reply
April 2024

Hi @elbow, The advice I've received from the supplier is that this product is suitable for this application, you will just have to make it thick eno ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
1 reply
April 2024

Hi @elbow, BondCrete should be perfect for this as it will give the plaster a better surface to cling to. Concrete is porous and because of this it ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
6 replies
April 2024

Hi @elbow what about filling the cavity with expanding foam and trim. Line the inside reveal with this aluminium flashing for increased moisture retar ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
April 2024

Shouldn't be an issue at all @EricL @elbow to have the edge finished without any timbers. The corners/edges like any other corner plasterboard edge ar ...

JoeAzza
Kind of a Big Deal
1 reply
April 2024

Hi @elbow, all great suggestions in resolving your window surrounds, after reading all the comments, you certainly do not want to use timber , especia ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
4 replies
April 2024

Hi @elbow, As per the Gyprock installation guide, Gyprock CSR 20kg Drywall Masonry Adhesive is the correct product to use for your purposes. I note ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
April 2024

Hi @elbow don't under-estimate the spread of dust cutting masonry will cause throughout the home. It's extremely fine and abrasive. So the main things ...

elbow
Having an Impact
March 2024

Hey Dave Well that's settled then  - thank you for confirming and thank you for your help, much appreciated!

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