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October

Brilliant, thank you.

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October

Some photo’s may make my question make more sense. I want to fix instnces like this, for example:   That said, I may be overthinking it a little as ...

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October

This has been going slowly but surely. While the results look a little rough in places, overall it has worked well and I believe I’ve got it all fit f ...

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August

Thanks Mitchell, that is all very helpful advice. I certainly see what you mean about it being a challenge to get it all sufficiently smooth with just ...

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Hi folks, I am interested in fixing the holes and aberrations in my concrete subflooring, but I do not wish to level it. Finding any info on how to go ...

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January 2023

Hi @EricL , thanks that’s very useful. Re: installing the Earthwool batts This sounds like a good way to go. The metal frame around the outside edges ...

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January 2023

Whoa, I have just seen the cost of that roll of Ametalin ThermalBreak. No I would rather avoid that. Would I be able to use boards like this instead? ...

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January 2023

Hi @EricL + @Jason , I have just had a read through a few posts, and it sounds like I have an identical situation to this one. I am in the process of ...

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October

I wouldn't be overly concerned about not connecting it, @OneMansFool. The only thing I would do is run some tape along the floor next to the wall so t ...

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August

Hi @OneMansFool, You'd prbably be looking for a repair mortar rather than a self-leveller if you just want to do a skimcoat to fill the depressions. ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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January 2023

That appears to be @EricL's general plan @OneMansFool. The strapping could be screwed to the top and bottom rails with self-tapping screws. You migh ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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January 2023

Hello @OneMansFool I have exactly the same problem in my garage and I built a standing shade sail cover to facilitate air circulation. It's very han ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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October 2022

Hi @Jewelleryrescue Thank you very much for the detailed advice on using Bondcrete. Let me tag @st22 to make sure they are aware of your suggestions ...

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October 2022

Hi @st22 I am glad you filled the areas in and you project is meeting your goals. Ok concrete wall as per your new photo some thing is causing pa ...

Jewelleryrescue
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October 2022

Hi ST22 I feel your pain not wanting to do whole area. I had a failed waterproofing and went through a week of heavy sanding with an angle grinder gu ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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September 2022

Hello @OneMansFool Thank you very much for posting those photo updates, your repair work looks excellent. Your strategy to do it in sections is exac ...

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OneMansFool
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October

Brilliant, thank you.

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October

This has been going slowly but surely. While the results look a little rough in places, overall it has worked well and I believe I’ve got it all fit f ...

OneMansFool
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5 replies
August

Thanks Mitchell, that is all very helpful advice. I certainly see what you mean about it being a challenge to get it all sufficiently smooth with just ...

OneMansFool
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1 reply
January 2023

Hi @EricL , thanks that’s very useful. Re: installing the Earthwool batts This sounds like a good way to go. The metal frame around the outside edges ...

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September 2022

I filled most of the void with the foam board before setting it in place with expanding foam.It turned out tidier than I was fearing it would: I did ...

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September 2022

Progress update: it’s going great! It’ll look good when done. Hardest part is getting the consistency of the mortar correct, but that is easily correc ...

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August 2022

Thanks @CSParnell. It is an internal wall separating two garages on the ground floor of a brick block – I’m beginning to think that it was originally ...

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August 2022

Brilliant, thanks.

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