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Outdoor Decking and Paving

cassieandrews
Building a Reputation
16 replies

After the previous owners of our house subdivided the block, our backyard was left unfinished. Together my partner and I set out to transform the ba ...

makingitup
Community Newcomer

I am planning a low level deck. I understand concerns about rot if there is not enough clearance. Has anyone used joists made of composite material to ...

martyjames
Just Starting Out
7 replies

After further research and helpful input from you guys i am now planning to build an approximately 3m x 3m deck (no pergola) over a slightly sloping c ...

ricm
Just Starting Out
12 replies

Hi there, Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated... We are building a new deck in an area with pavers in the back. We have an uneven area of ...

Jackson5
Just Starting Out
6 replies

Rear yard 2 slabs coming off the house. New fence 1800 H will be installed along the rear. One slab only slightly raised from ground but other nearly ...

asifkhawaja
Building a Reputation
37 replies

Recently, I turned my boring ugly backyard into an amazing sitting area using the brand new Ekodeck decking. Here are a few photos of the different st ...

vas90
Getting Established
7 replies

Hi,Have been looking at ways that I can limit the amount of water around the the first level of bricks in the images. Would it cause any issues to do ...

steveof2620
Cultivating a Following
5 replies

Hello, I have installed a modular decking in my courtyard out back using the good times decking solution from Bunnings. I am pretty sure I used the Me ...

PKUTZ1
Just Starting Out
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SammyT
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi workshop community, We’re planning on creating a stepping stone path along this side of our house. We are using tobishi stepping stones with Ca ...

fugly
Just Starting Out
1 reply

  How do we lay a gravel and paver driveway on sand please?

martyjames
Just Starting Out
6 replies

Hi I am wanting to build a small 3m by 3m deck with pergola. The decking material will be composite decking. A landscape architect drew a simple plan ...

PhoenixClose1
Growing in Experience
4 replies

Hi, one of the brick walls of our garage has a large gap between it and the concrete slabs pavement outside. The gap is about 30-35mm and runs along m ...

VISHNIL
Just Starting Out
2 replies

I have 40sq mt of area in backyard. I find it difficult to keep neat and clean. Can i build concrete deck? and the tile over .Wooden deck loos nice bu ...

Ginger1
Just Starting Out
3 replies

Hey team and community, I've been enjoying reading other brilliant posts on this topic and I have learnt a lot but still need some 'yay or nay' input ...

dbarmettler
Finding My Feet
5 replies

Hi, I am looking for advice on how to address wood root in deck supporting structure. Having read some of the posts in this forum I was going to tak ...

Grant123
Finding My Feet
4 replies

Hi, I would appreciate some advice on the best product to use to level an external concrete surface? I have uploaded an image for reference. The le ...

AllyW
Getting Established
10 replies

  I’m renovating on a small budget and have this issue with the pool coping. The pavers have sharp stones all over them. I’m new to this so I’m not s ...

redcamper
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi, I am looking for ideas on the most cost effective way to extend my driveway so that 2 cars can be parked on the driveway. I'm not looking at concr ...

yasmina
Just Starting Out
3 replies

I’m just a beginner and wanting to add a garden ramp in our sloping backyard. A ramp might work better than steps as our son loves riding his bike and ...

southpolemonkey
Cultivating a Following
1 reply

Finally finished the blackbutt decking planned a year ago. Altered the plan in the middle of the building and it turned out great and more welcoming t ...

tayeb
Just Starting Out
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DIYDen
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi all, I have recently started my DIY project of laying brick pavers in my patio. It will just be foot traffic, no cars will be driving over it. My h ...

Jannette
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi, I am very new to all this sort of thing, so forgive me if I sound stupid I need to find out how much decking I will need for this area, we are wa ...

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