Workshop
Ask a question
since May 2021
November
Chris_T
Having an Impact
  • My latest posts
  • Posts I liked
  • My liked posts

User's latest posts

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
November

Just to bring this one full circle - I eventually opted to use Gutter Guard - just stapled to the beam under the deck, allows for airflow but not ball ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply

Hiya I recently had a new deck built, which is great, but the elevation has now created a direct line of sight onto the busy road I live on. (See ph ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
2 replies
July

So I found a pic I took during construction of the deck and yes there seems to be two 90x45 nailed - looks like the end of the piece maybe has a knot ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
5 replies
July

I noticed that too @Noyade when I took the photos - yes it appears to be split joist with nails running across. Is this something you think I should r ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
July

Thanks Eric! I hadn't thought about airflow but that is a good point. The other issue is that because I'm on sloping ground, dirt gets washed downhill ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
9 replies

Hi All! Looking for some advice/suggestions. I've just had a new deck constructed in my garden at the front of my house. It is a bit higher than the ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
January 2023

So I've finished the kitchen repaint. Took twice as long as I anticipated (which is my usual underestimation) - around 6 days total. A lot of that tim ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
3 replies
January 2023

Thanks Eric - Builders Bog worked great. I've now repainted the kitchen, and noticed the recommendation on the can to use a final coat of the Renovat ...

Posts user liked

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
November

Hi @Chris_T, Options like Nandina, Camelia, Viburnum, Bamboo and Pittosporum would perform well in the part shade and can be pruned periodically to ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
4 replies
July

Hi @Chris_T, Adding the edging and gravel is potentially an option. It's up to you how much you're willing to block airflow. It's hard to say what ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
1 reply
July

Hello @Chris_T Thank you for sharing your question about barricading the gap under your deck. Technically you could cover the gap with garden edgin ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
4 replies
December 2022

Hi @Chris_T I suggest trying Turbo 175ml Builders Bog Flexipack to fill the gouges. I recommend not putting in too much activator so that you can pr ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
December 2022

Hi @Chris_T Thank you for posting an update on your soap tray. The silicone should provide an adequate seal and hopefully, there will be no more pee ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
6 replies
September 2021

Hi @Chris_T, It's one of those things where, in a perfect world, you'd want none of the previous coating left. Will you see any adverse effects if ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
15 replies
August 2021

Hi Chris (@Chris_T), It's great to see you've been receiving some excellent advice from our knowledgeable members. You could use Cabot's CFP Wat ...

SarahTBOS
Growing in Experience
4 replies

Finally finished these bedside drawers. I really wasn’t sure how they would turn out but I love them.Painted in Porters Paints ‘Yacht Race’, the top w ...

User's liked posts

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
November

Just to bring this one full circle - I eventually opted to use Gutter Guard - just stapled to the beam under the deck, allows for airflow but not ball ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
2 replies
July

So I found a pic I took during construction of the deck and yes there seems to be two 90x45 nailed - looks like the end of the piece maybe has a knot ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
January 2023

So I've finished the kitchen repaint. Took twice as long as I anticipated (which is my usual underestimation) - around 6 days total. A lot of that tim ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
3 replies
January 2023

Thanks Eric - Builders Bog worked great. I've now repainted the kitchen, and noticed the recommendation on the can to use a final coat of the Renovat ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
December 2022

Hiya, So after much procrastination, here's what I did... I cleaned back the soap tray and removed all the peeling paint. I then filled the soap tray ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
December 2021

It's been a while, but final got around to finishing the bathroom floor. Looking good, but the improvement is probably not so visible from the photos. ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
1 reply
October 2021

HiSo here's the spring installed. Very straightforward 15 minute job - 2 screws, quick tension adjustment and now I've got a self-closing gate! Thanks ...

Chris_T
Having an Impact
September 2021

Awesome! Thanks @EricL & @r23on ! Will document and report back!

Chris_T's Bookmarks
No posts to display.
Contact Me
Online Status
Offline
Date Last Visited
November