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amySA
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Thanks Eric. One last question. If I was only needing the wall to be approx 15cm high, could I use the ridgi system and just use one sleeper to achie ...

amySA
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a month ago

Thanks, do you have any resources at all that visually show how a retaining wall edge should butt up against paving?? i currently have a haunch on the ...

amySA
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a month ago

Thanks for your response. Are composite sleepers strong enough to hold back soil effectively? I like the idea of less prep of these. I've gone th ...

amySA
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Hello all! I am shortly looking at doing my front yard landscaping. My site plans indicate a "batter" is required as there is a slight slope from the ...

amySA
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October

Thank you! I knew there would be something I just wasn't sure what the part was

amySA
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I recently purchased the Estilo chrome 3 function hand shower and connector set to replace my previous shower head. I have installed and cannot tig ...

amySA
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July

Thank you. So use the rope grips to secure the rope together to create a loop. Then use tek screws throw loop to attach to fence?? Just want to make ...

amySA
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July

I have yet to purchase. I am pre-planning for planting 

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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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April

Hi @amySA, That's a bit of an issue for timber screws, as I'm sure you've realised. I'd recommend using Zenith 12G x 18mm Zinc Plated Self Tapper Pa ...

lhlifestyle
Growing in Experience
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DIY front yard landscaping and letterbox for our new property.StepsStep 1 Started with a dirt patch and a trailer load of road base from a mate. After ...

JacobZ95
Having an Impact
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February

Hi Amy, You could use one of these Monarch Caulk Sealant Remover to remove the old silicone. If some of it is more stubborn a sharp Stanley knife can ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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February

Hi @amySA, It's great to see one of the new members, @JacobZ95, jump straight in and assist with your question. They've provided some great advice, ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
February

There's no requirement to use 75mm @amySA, and 50mm would suffice. You'd potentially sell less warping of the timber with the 75mm. Likely, your choic ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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11 replies
February

Hi @amySA, Either timber or concrete sleepers would work well for your project. The timber is the easier option to cut to size, but concrete is more ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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February

You're on the right track @amySA. Just give the areas a bit of a sand down until they are flush with the wall. A light skimcoat of Polyfilla and sand ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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January

Love your work, @amySA! That looks like a great semi-permanent solution. For the wall, I'd cut a length of 42 x 18mm 2.7m FJ Pre Oiled Merbau Screen ...

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amySA
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April

Thanks @MitchellMc I will have to give those metal screws a go. Yes very difficult to find the correct thickness for these. I stumbled across the issu ...

amySA
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February

Also one further question sorry.. thickness of the sleepers for what I'm trying to do. Would 50mm thickness be suffice or would 75mm be a better optio ...

amySA
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February

Thank you, definitely will waterproof with the grips, looks like a great product! But yes the ground the sleepers will be sitting on will be quite hea ...

amySA
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February

After considering options I think I am going to go with wood sleepers. The originally linked concrete posts @MitchellMc aren't available at bunnings l ...

amySA
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February

Thanks @MitchellMc This was what I was hoping for. I know if I'm using wooden sleepers i know there is the option to anchor them into the ground for s ...

amySA
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Soon I'll be looking to start establishing some edging in my blank canvas back yard to section grass/gravel areas. Looking for advice on timber vs c ...

amySA
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February

Thanks for your reply @MitchellMc This is the problem in question  Few areas the same. The poly used is the Interior Timber Poly Filler available at ...

amySA
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January

Thanks @EricL snap hook would be a great idea, I think I'd rather something I could keep up most of the time.

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lhlifestyle
Growing in Experience
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DIY front yard landscaping and letterbox for our new property.StepsStep 1 Started with a dirt patch and a trailer load of road base from a mate. After ...

norm741
Growing in Experience
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Hi, Seeking ideas and advise on how to block off neighbors window in my patio. I’m thinking about putting timber slats on the two posts with jacks ...

lfckop5
Building a Reputation
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I am in the process of redesigning my back yard. My goal is to make really strong and sturdy wooden edging which won't warp. I had some edging in this ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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April 2022

Hi @JoandHenry, Instead of fixing the screening directly to the fence, I'd recommend installing guidewires onto the Colorbond fence and then attachi ...

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