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southpolemonkey
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southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
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Finally finished the blackbutt decking planned a year ago. Altered the plan in the middle of the building and it turned out great and more welcoming t ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
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November

@Dave-1 The pebble area is not big enough unfortunately (4.5m in length on shorted side), so the post will sit into the existed concrete. Found an im ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
3 replies
November

Morning @Dave-1 Interesting technique, would it work for a big fall say 100mm?I noticed the other day of how thing was done in a local park. Looks li ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
7 replies
November

Thanks @Dave-1 Good to hear your opinion about the quote.Are you referring to the sandstone paver? I think they are for aesthetic purpose. One thing ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
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November

Thanks @EricL and @Dave-1 The existed grate drainage isn't going anywhere. I guess the original thinking was to collect water from high side (retain ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
November

Thanks for sharing @Nham The result is very tidy and appealing.Are you based in Sydney as well? I'm looking to do a similar project and the price you' ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
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Hi Bunnings community members. I'm looking to concrete a 16sqm area for future carport build.The previous owner put gravel for aesthetic purpose but ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
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April 2023

Thanks @MitchellMc for the quick reply. I also changed my plan to use a bearer at the lower spot and let joists sit on the bearer. I used 90mm H3 sho ...

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Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
April

Hello @southpolemonkey What a beautifully constructed deck. Top marks for the timber seating at the end as it serves as both seating and a reminder ...

Dave-1
Community Megastar
November

Afternoon @southpolemonkey yeah those decorative pavers? I thought they were cut out sections of the yellow concrete that had been filled in (love fi ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
April 2023

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Maiters. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about Merbau decking boards ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
April 2023

Hi @southpolemonkey, The Paslode Impulse Frame Master Gas Nailer and 75 x 3.06mm Hot Dipped Galvanised D Head Impulse Nails would do the job for you ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
March 2023

Hi @southpolemonkey, Two of the Tox fixings would likely do the job, but since you'll have the drill out, I recommend using four fixings. You'll th ...

TimGeo
Having an Impact
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March 2023

After some back and fourth with the guys on the forum and plenty of designing and measuring, I'm posting an update on my backyard landdscaping project ...

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southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
2 replies

Finally finished the blackbutt decking planned a year ago. Altered the plan in the middle of the building and it turned out great and more welcoming t ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
1 reply
November

@Dave-1 The pebble area is not big enough unfortunately (4.5m in length on shorted side), so the post will sit into the existed concrete. Found an im ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
3 replies
November

Morning @Dave-1 Interesting technique, would it work for a big fall say 100mm?I noticed the other day of how thing was done in a local park. Looks li ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
7 replies
November

Thanks @Dave-1 Good to hear your opinion about the quote.Are you referring to the sandstone paver? I think they are for aesthetic purpose. One thing ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
9 replies
November

Thanks @EricL and @Dave-1 The existed grate drainage isn't going anywhere. I guess the original thinking was to collect water from high side (retain ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
12 replies

Hi Bunnings community members. I'm looking to concrete a 16sqm area for future carport build.The previous owner put gravel for aesthetic purpose but ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
April 2023

Thanks @EricL Watched a few videos on rebed and repoint, it would need an angle grinder to remove old mortar and reapply and finish. Not something I' ...

southpolemonkey
Building a Reputation
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Hi, my neighbor sent me the picture yesterday and pointed out some cracks on the ridge. How do I fix the cracks? I've been thinking about roof silicon ...

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Growing in Experience

Shaded areas of the garden can pose challenges, but there is a diverse range of beautiful plants that can thrive. Here's how you can find the pe ...

homeinmelbourne
Becoming a Leader
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Over the Winter, we noticed our lawn had become overtaken by clover, weeds and overall wasn’t looking as green or healthy as it was last Summer. We ...

JoeAzza
Kind of a Big Deal
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Replacing three wide doors with six narrower ones gives a large wardrobe a stylish new look and greater functionality. The projectMore project insp ...

sper
Having an Impact
6 replies

Hi community, I did a small DIY project recently to create address sign for my house and thought of sharing it with the community. I used following ...

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