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tom138
Building a Reputation
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2 weeks ago

Thanks @EricL. Although this - “your cuts are as straight as possible” - worries me a bit Would you recommend the Gyprock Easy Flow All Purpose Compo ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
3 replies
2 weeks ago

Hi @EricL , Thanks for your reply! I am assuming there will always be a bit of a gap around doors and windows, what’s the best way to seal it? Caulk? ...

tom138
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3 weeks ago

Hi @EricL, I am glad I asked as I was just going to proceed with disassembling it! I did seal what I could, although I had to go mostly over the exis ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
6 replies

All right, here we go. Planning another project I am getting the asbestos containing internal wall and ceiling lining removed from two bedrooms and ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
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a month ago

Thanks @EricL, yes it says interior and exterior. I am having issues with access as this is second floor. I’d like to take the window apart so that I ...

tom138
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4 replies
a month ago

Hi @EricL , Thanks for the links and suggestions!I do have this one lying around:Is that similar to the Selley’s one?Thanks,Tom

tom138
Building a Reputation
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a month ago

Thanks @Dave-1 , I am much more excited about the project knowing I’ll be working with wooden cladding I liked your idea of using old cladding but it ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
6 replies

Hey, new day, new issue to fix We’ve had some torrential rains here and we had a lot of water ingress through one of the windows. The water was acc ...

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Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
4 replies
3 weeks ago

Hi @tom138 I believe the gap at the bottom is for movement, should the wall frame or floor move it will not crack the plasterboard. The gap will th ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
3 replies
a month ago

Hi @tom138 That will work as well. Just remember that it has to be rated for outdoor use. Eric

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
5 replies
a month ago

Hi @tom138 Thanks for sharing your question about fixing your leaking window. I suggest removing the old, cracked silicone with either a CornerTape ...

Dave-1
Kind of a Big Deal
3 replies
a month ago

Afternoon @tom138 I havnt used or heard about wethertex until now. I had a look and there seems to be no bad reviews and Bunnings sells them I like i ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
5 replies
a month ago

Hi @tom138 Thanks for sharing your question about re-cladding your old shed. @Dave-1's suggestion are spot on. Just to add to the suggestions mad ...

Dave-1
Kind of a Big Deal
a month ago

Afternoon @tom138 So Envious! Seriously I have wanted one for my backyard for years So here are the things I have considered if I had such a project ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
2 replies
October

Hi @tom138 I'm in total agreement with @Dave-1's suggested course of action. If you have the budget for it, then I recommend replacing the post. I' ...

Dave-1
Kind of a Big Deal
October

Afternoon @tom138 Wooooooo Now that is a tall post, can see how they did it but not sure why?Love how it looks like they came to that configuration. T ...

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tom138
Building a Reputation
1 reply
2 weeks ago

Thanks @EricL. Although this - “your cuts are as straight as possible” - worries me a bit Would you recommend the Gyprock Easy Flow All Purpose Compo ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
3 replies
2 weeks ago

Hi @EricL , Thanks for your reply! I am assuming there will always be a bit of a gap around doors and windows, what’s the best way to seal it? Caulk? ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
3 weeks ago

Hi @EricL, I am glad I asked as I was just going to proceed with disassembling it! I did seal what I could, although I had to go mostly over the exis ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
6 replies

All right, here we go. Planning another project I am getting the asbestos containing internal wall and ceiling lining removed from two bedrooms and ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
4 replies
a month ago

Hi @EricL , Thanks for the links and suggestions!I do have this one lying around:Is that similar to the Selley’s one?Thanks,Tom

tom138
Building a Reputation
2 replies
a month ago

Thanks @Dave-1 , I am much more excited about the project knowing I’ll be working with wooden cladding I liked your idea of using old cladding but it ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
4 replies
a month ago

Hey @Dave-1 and @EricL ! Thanks for your advise! I’ve had a look at these options and was going to use one of the James Hardie products but it seems l ...

tom138
Building a Reputation
7 replies

Hi there, Just planning a new project here. I have this poor old shed on my property and I am looking at re-cladding it. I am getting an asbestos rem ...

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Adam_W
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The way we think about our bathrooms has radically changed from the utilitarian spaces of years ago. They still need to be designed to be functiona ...

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