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Nailbag
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Spent most of my working life in the power tools and power garden industry. During this time I've renovated several homes both inside and out. I’m now self-employed enjoying using my skills in assisting people prepare their homes for sale.
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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

Hi @sjejani First and foremost when it comes to roof tiles, is that they are checked for cracks, Broken off corner sections and the condition of th ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

Hi @ewan The metal trim @JacobZ would provide the cleanest finish, but maybe too late to use with the new plasterboard in place. It has a 30mm side ...

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yesterday

Hi @Jithesh Here is a side profile which would be mirrored either side, then a batten runs along the back wall. Flat head screws through pre-dril ...

Nailbag
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Friday

I can't promise some sagging, even though depth is quite shallow @Jithesh So, in avoiding any stayed brackets or leg, would be to use 20-25mm squar ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Friday

Hi @okaku I suspect most likely from either a poor mix from the supplier or it hasn’t been acid washed evenly. The later was the issue causing my s ...

Nailbag
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Thursday

Hi @Jithesh When you say it’s a nook I’m assuming its a U-shaped space? If that’s the case, for that span, shallow depth and thickness of bench t ...

Nailbag
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Wednesday

Hi @Rhattabew Thats completely norm al and sacrificial to lose the insert nut and at times the bolt. A new seat will come complete with new fixings ...

Nailbag
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Wednesday

Hi @Minyarra I agree with exactly @MitchellMc suggestions here. Pretty much standard practice build. Nailbag

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AlanM52
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Friday

Hi @sjejani, The roof looks OK, same for the ridge tile pointing (yellow arrow) so all I would do is pressure wash the roof. Start with the ridge t ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
3 replies
Friday

Hi @ewan, Typically, you would use a stopping angle or stopping bead to get a nice flush finish, but they need to be installed alongside the plaster, ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Friday

Hi @sjejani, Painting roof tiles can help with longevity, but it is not always essential. It really depends on what the roof tiles are made of, conc ...

Minyarra
Cultivating a Following
2 replies
Wednesday

Thanks @MitchellMc @Nailbag @Dave-1 super helpful. I thought the rebate would be best but wanted to reduce workload and complexity 

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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3 replies
Wednesday

A rebated joint is the most secure method as the weight of the bearer sits directly on the post, whereas with the side attach method, the only connect ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
1 reply
Tuesday

They are the better option when you're using timber that can't be concreted in the ground, like H3-treated Pine, @Minyarra. Concreting a post into the ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Monday

Hello @pete-williams Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about y ...

SamCat
Getting Established
Monday

This is great - thank you!! Cathy

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Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

Hi @sjejani First and foremost when it comes to roof tiles, is that they are checked for cracks, Broken off corner sections and the condition of th ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
yesterday

Hi @ewan The metal trim @JacobZ would provide the cleanest finish, but maybe too late to use with the new plasterboard in place. It has a 30mm side ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
2 replies
Friday

I can't promise some sagging, even though depth is quite shallow @Jithesh So, in avoiding any stayed brackets or leg, would be to use 20-25mm squar ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Friday

Hi @okaku I suspect most likely from either a poor mix from the supplier or it hasn’t been acid washed evenly. The later was the issue causing my s ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
6 replies
Thursday

Hi @Jithesh When you say it’s a nook I’m assuming its a U-shaped space? If that’s the case, for that span, shallow depth and thickness of bench t ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
Wednesday

Hi @Rhattabew Thats completely norm al and sacrificial to lose the insert nut and at times the bolt. A new seat will come complete with new fixings ...

Nailbag
Home Improvement Guru
1 reply
Wednesday

Just a few initial thoughts to start with @kavi Repaint all the now very dated heritage green. Have the roof pressure washed and consider having it ...

Nailbag
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1 reply
Wednesday

Good pick up but yes @AlanM52 & @brettoski I did mean to remove both arch's to mainly modernise and for consistency. If making it a bar again, I wo ...

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Difficulty: Beginner Roofs, gutters and downpipes require regular maintenance to avoid costly damage from leaks. Whether you have a tiled or fl ...

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A friend's house had an extension to his house that had a roofline that prevented internal roof access from the old to the new. So, he asked me to ins ...

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Difficulty: Beginner Timber benchtops add warmth, character and timeless style to any kitchen. But the timber can suffer from everyday wear and t ...

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Transforming the front of your house does not need to be a costly or time-consuming project. Simple improvements like removing clutter, planting an ...

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