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fadetoblack
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December

Thanks Jacob, I'll give it a try.

fadetoblack
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December

Thanks Jacob, I actually bought a tin of Baston concrete sealer from Bunnings on the suggestion of another team-member. I guess now I should clean the ...

fadetoblack
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4 replies
December

Thanks Jacob, should I look to seal the concrete on the outside wall as well. The plastic looks a bit tattered and I'm worried it will just be a matte ...

fadetoblack
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6 replies
December

Hi Mitchell, I finally got around to removing the soil and gravel from the outer edge. There seemed to ve a mixture of dense clay, sand, gravel, plast ...

fadetoblack
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November

Thanks Michell. This is all very helpful.

fadetoblack
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November

Thanks Mitchell, I was actually referring to the concrete slab inside the garage though.

fadetoblack
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November

I just realised that this gutter pipe goes straight into the ground. I’ll dig around it to see if it’s the culprits. once I remove all gravel/soil fr ...

fadetoblack
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November

Thanks Eric, I really appreciate al this!

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Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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December

Hi @fadetoblack, Yep, what you've said is correct. Clean the slab, wait for it to dry and then apply the sealer. I'd suggest painting the sealer o ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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3 replies
December

Hi @fadetoblack, Anything we can do to keep water away from the bricks and slab is worthwhile. Even if it is not the cause of the smell, keeping wat ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
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December

Hi @fadetoblack, Thank you for the update. I'd suggest you start by clearing out the drainage pit that you've uncovered and see if there is anythi ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
8 replies
November

I'd seal the outside and then wait a week before sealing the inside @fadetoblack. The staining won't go away on the concrete, but you might see it dry ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
12 replies
November

Hi @fadetoblack, The same goes for the concrete slab. I get the feeling that moisture is transferring through/under the bricks and into at least the ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
14 replies
November

Hi @fadetoblack I suggest following Mitchell's recommendations before you seal your garage floor. The last thing you want to happen is to have your ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
16 replies
November

Hello @fadetoblack I suggest giving it another 24 hours to make sure that all the trapped moisture has evaporated away from your concrete slab. Kee ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
20 replies
November

I would seal the lower three of four courses of bricks on the outside and pull back any soil that might be touching them @fadetoblack. That looks l ...

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fadetoblack
Building a Reputation
December

Thanks Jacob, I'll give it a try.

fadetoblack
Building a Reputation
November

Thanks Michell. This is all very helpful.

fadetoblack
Building a Reputation
November

Thanks so much Mitchell, these tips are great!To be honest, I don't think the gravel was laid down by the previous own as it's been rented out since i ...

fadetoblack
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4 replies
November

Thanks for this, I really appreciate it. clear visibility is important for us, so I think we'll just use the clear, single walled I guess, sheets.

fadetoblack
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November

Thanks Dave, this sounds like a very creative approach. I’m fascinated by how it all works. re acrylic or polycarbonate double glaze, there are heap ...

fadetoblack
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November

Thanks Richard, would it be possible for you to send a photo of this job. Cheers,

fadetoblack
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November

Thanks Eric.I just uploaded some images.

fadetoblack
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Hi All, I recently bought an old town house with predominantly west facing single-glazed windows and am now looking at adding an extra glaze to the wi ...

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