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September

Thanks @JacobZ ! Great tip on marking the drill bit. I haven't tried that before. I have an Ozito drill but no more drill bits. What size drill ...

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September

I have the same problem now (in 2024). Some questions --- 1) Some have suggested using screws (instead of nails) and predrilling for putting new r ...

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August

Thanks for all the tips @Dave-1 and @EricL I learned a lot from reading your messages.

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August

Thanks for these info @Nailbag. Really appreciate the photos and all the tips. I inspected the back of the fascia (from inside the garage). The whole ...

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Hi, I just had my garage roof and gutter replaced. Unfortunately, the roofer did not tell me that the fascia was in poor state. Only after inspecting ...

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Oh, I just found out similar questions have been answered before, like here: https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Outdoor/How-to-fill-gap-between-b ...

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Hi, one of the brick walls of our garage has a large gap between it and the concrete slabs pavement outside. The gap is about 30-35mm and runs along m ...

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January

So the two toilets I want to replace are both S-trap, but have different set-offs. One is 130mm, the other is 180mm (images attached).I have replaced ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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September

Hi @PhoenixClose1, A small diameter drill bit such as this Sutton Tools 3mm Viper Jobber Drill Bit would be perfect for a pilot hole for these screw ...

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September

Hi @PhoenixClose1, Thank you for your questions about re-fixing warped palings on your fence. You can use Zenith 8 - 10 x 40mm Galvanised Counters ...

Nailbag
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August

Hi @PhoenixClose1 the flashing tape that @EricL has suggested is a great alternative solution. You will still need to at least remove the bottom row o ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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August

Hello @PhoenixClose1 If you are after flexible flashing, I suggest having a look at the CAgroup 100mm x 10m Weatherproof Byute Flash Flashing Tape. ...

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August

Hi @PhoenixClose1 it was common back in the 70's to 90's for facia boards to be made of Oregon, which is a relatively light soft hardwood. The same go ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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October 2023

Hi @PhoenixClose1, I believe a professional would cut along the fence line and remove the broken slab. They'd then compact the ground to prevent fur ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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October 2023

You could certainly explore those options @PhoenixClose1. However, the edging is a thick and robust plastic that, if it can be installed correctly, wo ...

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August 2023

Hi @PhoenixClose1, A cement-based tile adhesive is the hard stuff used to hold the tile on. If you apply more adhesive around the old, you might not h ...

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August

Thanks for all the tips @Dave-1 and @EricL I learned a lot from reading your messages.

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August

Thanks for these info @Nailbag. Really appreciate the photos and all the tips. I inspected the back of the fascia (from inside the garage). The whole ...

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Hi, I just had my garage roof and gutter replaced. Unfortunately, the roofer did not tell me that the fascia was in poor state. Only after inspecting ...

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March

Oh, I just found out similar questions have been answered before, like here: https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Outdoor/How-to-fill-gap-between-b ...

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August 2023

Thanks Mitchell. I will give it a go. Really appreciate you putting links on the suggested products. Makes it so much simpler!

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August 2023

Thanks for the quick reply Mitchell! Sounds like something I can do.

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Hi All, Just moved to an old property. I notice a corner of a sliding door scrapes the floor. I inspected the top of the door and saw that a part of ...

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October 2022

Thanks for the advice MitchellMC. I'll keep an eye out for what you said next time it pours. How does one find out if there is drainage "in this are ...

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June 2020

Hi @Lime, apologies for the delay in getting to you.So when you say sub-floor I assume you mean under your house? Those are sort of tricky situations ...

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