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elbow
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June

Hi @Meg5,I would have thought vinyl paint would be useful for the recoating. RE-rack sounds perfect, is there a reason you're not using this?

elbow
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May

Hey Jacob Yeah its slow progress due to work, weather etc The gap is pretty big but i couldn't avoid it unfortunately Your suggestion makes sense an ...

elbow
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May

Hey Guys I'm currently installing reveals/jambs etc around my windows using plaster. however, due to gap size i have opted to screw the plasterboards ...

elbow
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May

hey Jacob Thanks for coming back so supafast! Its much appreciated and thank you for the advice. ill try it out 

elbow
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May

Hey Guys How would you suggest i rebuild the concrete around the window - Please see pics. Im not sure what material to use - Any help is very much ap ...

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April

Thanks Jacob, thats awesome!!

elbow
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April

Hey Jacob thanks for this one, much appreciated - Will the concremate be ok if i make it thick enough to sit in the vertical holes, so it doesn't fall ...

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Hey All Just done some rewiring of the house and removed a lot of old fittings and wires but am left with big holes to fill. Both holes are 40-50mm ...

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Hi @elbow, It's good to see an update on the windows you've been fixing up. Can you advise how wide the gap is? It looks to be around 20mm, but it ...

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May

Hi @elbow, Thanks for your question about repairing your concrete windowsill. You should start by removing any of the coverings and cleaning the s ...

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April

Hi @elbow, The advice I've received from the supplier is that this product is suitable for this application, you will just have to make it thick eno ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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April

Hi @elbow, Thank you for your question. I'll start by saying all concrete work should be conducted with the relevant personal protective equipment ...

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April

Hi @elbow, BondCrete should be perfect for this as it will give the plaster a better surface to cling to. Concrete is porous and because of this it ...

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April

Hi @elbow, Generally, the technique in Australia is to batten out the wall then sheet over the top with plasterboard. If this is possible, it will g ...

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April

Hi @elbow, Welcome back and thank you for your question. I've contacted our suppliers and unfortunately they do not have a specific SBR primer sui ...

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April

Hi @elbow, all great suggestions in resolving your window surrounds, after reading all the comments, you certainly do not want to use timber , especia ...

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elbow
Having an Impact
May

Hey Jacob Yeah its slow progress due to work, weather etc The gap is pretty big but i couldn't avoid it unfortunately Your suggestion makes sense an ...

elbow
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May

hey Jacob Thanks for coming back so supafast! Its much appreciated and thank you for the advice. ill try it out 

elbow
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April

Thanks Jacob, thats awesome!!

elbow
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April

Hey Jacob, top man, thank you so much for your help, very much appreciated   oh and BTW, what plaster would you recommend, i was looking at some gy ...

elbow
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April

super awesome, thanks for the links and advice 

elbow
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April

yeah the window to the inside edge is 100mm and there is another 40mm to the edge of the outside edge of the wall - total 140mm from out wall edge to ...

elbow
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April

Hey DaveNice idea - i'm still concerned about whether there is a possibility of damp coming thru the plaster. I have seen this in the past but only oc ...

elbow
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April

Hey Jacob Re the wood - we live in the blue mountains and want to avoid the possibility of termites as much as possible and also maintenance - The pre ...

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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May

Hi @elbow, It's good to see an update on the windows you've been fixing up. Can you advise how wide the gap is? It looks to be around 20mm, but it ...

elbow
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May

hey Jacob Thanks for coming back so supafast! Its much appreciated and thank you for the advice. ill try it out 

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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April

Hi @elbow, The advice I've received from the supplier is that this product is suitable for this application, you will just have to make it thick eno ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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April

Hi @elbow, BondCrete should be perfect for this as it will give the plaster a better surface to cling to. Concrete is porous and because of this it ...

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