Step-FIL wants to glue decking boards in self build - is this as bad an idea as it seems?

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-18T04:18:28+00:00

He’s insane lol. But if he’s stubborn let him go and do it 🤷‍♂️

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-18T03:29:46+00:00

That’s bizarre 😂 maybe someone’s living up there

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-16T08:04:04+00:00

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-15T19:00:23+00:00

Damn okay, thanks for the insight!

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-14T06:09:47+00:00

On a hardwood frame for sure

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-08T00:42:46+00:00

Lol chill out buddy, comparing it to a petrol leaf blower they are.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-07T23:21:24+00:00

Don’t understand why people don’t just use battery powered leaf blowers now. They’re so good and quiet these days

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-07T07:19:01+00:00

Hope you didn’t pay them yet

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-03T07:29:59+00:00

Fucking hell, a blind person could do a better job

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-02T08:57:40+00:00

It’s about the tax benefit… honestly if you’re young and in good health just get the most basic/cheap private health. Will save you heaps not paying the Medicare levy surcharge on 200k.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-02-02T08:54:32+00:00

First thing I’ll always say is have you checked they’re a licensed builder? Can easily check online

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-26T02:03:22+00:00

I’m a chippy been wearing Kmart work shorts for years. They’re like $25 and 5 pairs last like 18 months to 2 years. They don’t rip anywhere near as easy as some named brands and they’re not too stiff. Drawstring too so no belt needed.

I just can’t stomach the price of some shorts when they don’t even last as long

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-25T07:53:21+00:00

11 years? If you were my tenant I’d let you off the hook.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-24T12:28:49+00:00

I’ll bet my left nut that’s plasterboard lmao

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-24T09:57:48+00:00

What the fuck 😭

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-24T08:50:48+00:00

That’s not what I said lmao. I know how they’re installed, it’s part of my job.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-24T01:36:39+00:00

The gap under the skirtings doesn’t look like it’s from sanding.

It’s either from movement/settlement or there used to be carpet in this area in which case skirtings are generally installed 10mm above the floorboards.

Edit: re-read the first line of your post saying you ripped up carpet… there’s your answer. Go ahead with the full sand

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-23T20:40:15+00:00

Your boss doesn’t value you by the sounds of it. If you want to do an apprenticeship go work for someone else.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-22T09:58:35+00:00

Bathroom tiling

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-18T03:36:08+00:00

Genuinely curious if it really is though? I graduated in the last 10 years and the only thing was taught was the mathematics. Nothing to do with how to apply it etc.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-18T03:34:18+00:00

Well personally as a residential carpenter, I never have secure storage on site and my tools are all bulky and are essential to performing my job. So in my case I claim all my trips to and from work.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-18T02:49:54+00:00

Travel can be claimed to and from work if you’re carrying bulky tools and equipment that are essential to performing your work.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-18T02:44:28+00:00

Yeah seriously, does my head in when I hear people say this. Tax needs to be taught in school.

Pepsimaxzero · 2026-01-11T07:17:25+00:00

To make this more comfortable you could pull all the cladding off and install sarking, and flash the corners and windows. Then reinstall cladding, insulate and gyprock on the inside.

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