Page 7 - DIY Tips & Tricks

Channel your inner camper and install a beautiful fire pit at home!

Create your personal backyard oasis, somewhere to enjoy a glass of wine or to kick back and enjoy your great outdoors at home. We stock a wide range of Austral Masonry products that can be used to DIY your own firepit.

One of the most popular designs is a circular pit created with

General Purpose Cement

(or GP Cement) is straight cement. GP cement is manufactured from Portland cement clinker, gypsum and limestone.  GP cement is used in all types of building and construction. Our General Purpose Cement exceeds the requirements specified in Australian Standard AS3972 for Type GP cement.

Builders Cement

(or General Purpose Blended

Sand is a very versatile material used in the construction and trade industry , not all sand is same the same and choosing the right sand for your project can make a massive difference

Sand for laying bricks and concrete blocks

When laying bricks or concrete blocks a fine "loamy" sand is required. A fine sand allows small adjustments to joint heights

Concrete Sleeper and what you need to know

 What are Concrete Sleepers?

How Strong Are Concrete Sleepers?

What size do they come in?

What if I need to cut a sleeper? 

Do you sell the post aswell? 

How do they get delivered? 

What if they crack? 

Do I need an engineer or council requirement?

Winter has been tough on a lot of Brisbane lawns this year. Even my lawn has dry patches and yellowing, and while I've enjoyed the break from mowing over these cooler months – I think it is time to get the lawn back to Garden Guru standards! Spring is just around the corner and we are lucky to have this beautiful rain this weekend, a great time to get