Brett at Stonehedge did a fantastic job converting this unused pool into a putting green The VersiTank 550 modules were assembled onsite to infill the pool. The Geotextile fabric covered the modules so no debris enters, Modules are lightweight and easy to install. Congrats again !!!

NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook

The National Construction Code is not good at requiring buildings to be waterproof, but, again, some simple changes could be made to the Home Building Act. These should include beefed-up requirements for waterproofing any balcony or planter box larger in area than about six square metres.

We know for sure any tiles directly stuck to a membrane over a large area will fail, either immediately or relatively soon. Making it compulsory to use a system that allows tiles to be removed to access the membrane is simple and will eliminate years of misery. Read Full Article

By GEOFF HANMER

VersiDrain^® 8 Mesh is a translucent dimpled plastic drainage sheet with an integrated plastic mesh. It is used as a base for plastering or shotcreting on walled underground structures, excavated rock surfaces and tunnels. The dimpled sheet also acts as a seepage layer to control dampness on basement walls.The dimples provide an air gap for reliable ventilation between the outer and inner walls. (more…)