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LJ1809
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December 2021

Update! So the rain finally eased over the weekend and we have discovered that our soil under the deck is quite boggy so I’ve had to readjust it in se ...

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December 2021

@EricL @MitchellMc Thank you again for the feedback. Unfortunately it’s been raining cats and dogs the last couple of weeks so my projects been broug ...

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December 2021

@EricL Wow! Thank you. You have really gone above and beyond with helping me out with these footings and I’m so grateful for your information, recomm ...

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December 2021

Hi Eric, thank you! Can you give me some advice as to the form work for the footings? What sort of cement do you recommend, and do I need to dig four ...

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December 2021

@Noyade The 2metre bamboo screens was priced at $79 each but we were originally after the 1.8metre which was on a high rack and they don’t like to bri ...

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 For our little outdoor privacy project we’ve purchased this gazebo kit. We are currently building a GoodTimes 3.34 x 3.34 Merbau deck from Bunnings ...

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November 2021

 So this was what we started with, and this is where we are at. I’m building the deck using the 3.34 x 3.34 modular decking kits Bunnings sells. We ar ...

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November 2021

Hi Mitchell, I am using these hex head screws: https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-12g-x-65mm-galvanised-hex-head-metal-screws-50-pack_p2420704 I chos ...

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Retired Team Member StevieB
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December 2021

Hi @LJ1809, @tom_builds shared How to pour a concrete slab and may have some advice to share here. @EricL will also be happy to help when he's bac ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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December 2021

Hi @LJ1809, Since you'll only be laying four foundations for the gazebo, you'll be able to mix the concrete for them in a wheelbarrow or on a plas ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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December 2021

Hi @LJ1809, Although advertising images clearly show this gazebo being mounted on decking, I'd have to agree with @EricL that mounting the feet to ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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December 2021

Hello @LJ1809 You will have to give careful consideration and measure very well where the Gazebo feet are going to be positioned. Depending on how ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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December 2021

Hello @LJ1809 Putting up a Gazebo is a fantastic addition to your deck. This would be the perfect opportunity for you to build a cement footing fo ...

Noyade
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November 2021

Nice change to your yard corner above.  "then slightly over $65/metre" Hi Mitchell, Thank you for that. Thinking about it. 樂

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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November 2021

Hello @LJ1809 The Zenith 12G x 65mm Galvanised Hex Head Metal Screws - 50 Pack should be fine. However, I always encourage measuring the screw aga ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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November 2021

If you're using the Lattice Makers 1800 x 900mm Black Bamboo Half Raft Screen Panel and screwing it directly into the top and bottom rail, then slight ...

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December 2021

@EricL Wow! Thank you. You have really gone above and beyond with helping me out with these footings and I’m so grateful for your information, recomm ...

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December 2021

@Noyade The 2metre bamboo screens was priced at $79 each but we were originally after the 1.8metre which was on a high rack and they don’t like to bri ...

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November 2021

 So this was what we started with, and this is where we are at. I’m building the deck using the 3.34 x 3.34 modular decking kits Bunnings sells. We ar ...

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December 2019

I have finally gotten round to spray painting the exterior to provide a dark base for any gaps natural would may expose for when I put the wood around ...

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November 2019

Hi Jason, I have fully sanded down old Chesty and have yet to start with putting wood on it. Have been doing a couple of other house projects that ne ...

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November 2019

Thank you! I did wonder about the vent and covers.... I will make everything around it so they’re not covered. How do you suggest I attach the wood? W ...

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November 2019

 Alright guys I’m making a start on Old Chesty this afternoon. I’m not sure how to post pictures of the progress yet but so far I’ve flipped it over a ...

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 Hi All, I joined this group in hopes that I can learn from you knowledgeable people as I love a bit of DIY around the home but I don’t know a lot abo ...

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