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kitfriendesq
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2 weeks ago

Yeh @Dave-1 that’s basically what I’m thinking too - keep them out of the wet 

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2 weeks ago

Hi all - I know everyone likes a project update here  I ended up with enough spare chunky wood from a neighbour clearing out I figured I could knoc ...

kitfriendesq
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Alas! Thanks anyway @MitchellMc

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@Dave-1 absolutely - iteration and prototypes always improve things! Due credit to the boss she is normally right in the end also  I did a partial ...

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Thanks @Dave-1 - this is such a lovely positive and constructive (pun intended) community  I love gabions and your image but the boss veto'd them ...

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Thanks @EricL that would be great. The low maintenance (and cost) of concrete definitely appeals

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Great diagnosis - thanks @Nailbag!

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Thanks @EricL - any views if concrete treads are an option?

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Dave-1
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2 weeks ago

Morning @kitfriendesq They look solid as a rock and love the notches in them! Looks like they will last for years! How about resting the base on a c ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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a month ago

Hi @kitfriendesq, Unfortunately, the Peak stair stringers have only been manufactured for use with timber treads and are not compliant with concrete ...

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a month ago

Afternoon @kitfriendesq Sorry Im late to the party Wasnt able to view notifications on the page  I like the style of your steps that you mention a ...

Nailbag
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a month ago

@EricL will be able to confirm that info for you @kitfriendesq Nailbag

Nailbag
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a month ago

Hi @kitfriendesq If you go with concrete, then you would be easily safe to drill into them to fasten t hem to the stringers. Just allow around 100m ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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a month ago

Hi @kitfriendesq In regards to the meatal stringer being able to take the weight of a concrete step, please allow us to call our supplier and askin ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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a month ago

Hello @kitfriendesq Thats's excellent advice coming from @Nailbag. In order to give your stair tread an extra layer of defence, I propose painting ...

Nailbag
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a month ago

Hi @kitfriendesq I doubt you will find anything cheaper than that treated pine tread you linked to. Just be aware it's not going to be the best lon ...

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kitfriendesq
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2 weeks ago

Yeh @Dave-1 that’s basically what I’m thinking too - keep them out of the wet 

kitfriendesq
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3 replies
2 weeks ago

Hi all - I know everyone likes a project update here  I ended up with enough spare chunky wood from a neighbour clearing out I figured I could knoc ...

kitfriendesq
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2 replies
a month ago

@Dave-1 absolutely - iteration and prototypes always improve things! Due credit to the boss she is normally right in the end also  I did a partial ...

kitfriendesq
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a month ago

Thanks @Dave-1 - this is such a lovely positive and constructive (pun intended) community  I love gabions and your image but the boss veto'd them ...

kitfriendesq
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a month ago

Great diagnosis - thanks @Nailbag!

kitfriendesq
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a month ago

Thanks @Nailbag! I agree concrete is probably a good balance of durability and cost: 1) do you think the stringers would take the weight? 2) I’ll go h ...

kitfriendesq
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I'm looking to build some relatively low traffic stairs for the side of our house, total rise is approx 600mm, width around 1200-1300mm. The Peak P ...

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This weekend’s update! My neighbour rolled us a flue from scrap corrugated and we’ve mortared in with some rebar and wire  should assist with smoki ...

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