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tom138
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4 weeks ago

Thanks @AlanM52 @and @EricL for the great advise. I actually have some of this tape lying around so I’ll try that first and if it doesn’t last, try to ...

tom138
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Hi all, just wondering if I can get some advice on how to fix these polycarbonate roof sheets damaged in a recent hail storm:   I know that the bes ...

tom138
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April

Thanks @MitchellMc. I was worried that the only was was a mechanical removal. I’m just worried that sanding the old stubborn paint completely is not g ...

tom138
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Hi there, looking for some advise on what paint stripper would be most suitable for this application? This looks like hardwood beam with several layer ...

tom138
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January

Hey @MitchellMc, I ended up going with your suggestion but took a bit more than a little slot but still have a strong connection. I could have taken ...

tom138
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January

Thanks mate. I know! Made me want to paint all the external brick walls light grey. Not that I need more jobs todo

tom138
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January

I just realized that it is there probably to secure a 90mm pipe but I’m installing 100mm and this reduces the flow significantly. I might just insta ...

tom138
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January

Hi @MitchellMc, Thanks for the suggestion. I might just use the top two holes to secure the pit boss or maybe drill new ones a bit higher to have it a ...

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AlanM52
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4 weeks ago

Hi @tom138, For that I repair the poly roofing with pieces of poly roofing and silicone. You will need a roofing sheet with the same profile that ho ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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4 weeks ago

Hello @tom138 Thank you for sharing your question about fixing your polycarbonate roofing. I propose patching it with Fastfix 100mm x 5m Aluminium ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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April

Hi @tom138, Removing paint from rough-sawn timber can definitely be tricky. Paint strippers tend to work best on smooth, flat surfaces, as you still ...

Dave-1
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January

Morning @tom138 Thats a nice tidy job of waterproofing and yeah the colour did catch my eye as well. Much nicer then the black I used Dave

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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3 replies
January

That does appear to be an issue @tom138. I'd take a file and create a little slot in the bottom of the rim to allow better drainage. Mitchell

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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January

Hello @tom138 Thank you for sharing that update. Your water proofing looks good, I was surprised by the colour of the waterproofing agent, I though ...

JoeAzza
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December

Hi @tom138 @if you decide on using Pva glue and sawdust, just make sure that the glue is water resistant, there are many types available, Titebond 3, ...

Jewelleryrescue
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December

HI @tom138 @JacobZ Idea of re using the timber dust mixed with PVA is a good one as the gaps will be filled and sealed as well as the sunk ...

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tom138
Having an Impact
2 replies
4 weeks ago

Thanks @AlanM52 @and @EricL for the great advise. I actually have some of this tape lying around so I’ll try that first and if it doesn’t last, try to ...

tom138
Having an Impact
April

Thanks @MitchellMc. I was worried that the only was was a mechanical removal. I’m just worried that sanding the old stubborn paint completely is not g ...

tom138
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1 reply
January

Hey @MitchellMc, I ended up going with your suggestion but took a bit more than a little slot but still have a strong connection. I could have taken ...

tom138
Having an Impact
January

Thanks mate. I know! Made me want to paint all the external brick walls light grey. Not that I need more jobs todo

tom138
Having an Impact
January

I just realized that it is there probably to secure a 90mm pipe but I’m installing 100mm and this reduces the flow significantly. I might just insta ...

tom138
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2 replies
January

Thanks @EricL. Me too, it is light grey. Might look even lighter in the picture though

tom138
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January

 Some progress here: Since that I also applied the waterproofed on the other side of the house and wrapped in builders plastic before backfilling. I ...

tom138
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6 replies
December

Thanks @Dave-1 and @Nailbag. One thing I realised is that this sort of membrane if only painted on the side of the house and concreted over would only ...

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