nod
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To be fare the social housing is far better quality than the private housing
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I used the exact same screwfix p tester Though I’m guessing if they have nailed any a wet patch will soon for Its really poor firing nails in They should know better
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I’ve both Red is fine indoors out of direct sunlight
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A decent quality Green line laser will be invaluable
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We purchased three of these for the bathrooms Stainless Steel 20 year guarantee In reality they are an expensive decoration As like rest of the first floor heating it’s never used due to high levels of insulation At the previous hours we where always changing towel rails due to rusting
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Recommendations for tape and finish plaster
nod replied to Drew1000's topic in Plastering & Rendering
They all do the same job I use the British Gypsum Taping compound and joint cement Most builders merchants stock it B&Q also keep it in and do a readymix bucket for the diyer -
Your absolutely fine tiling onto tile as long as they are solid You are better using a bagged adhesive for Porcelain You will need to leave it a couple of days before grouting
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If you use duplex 15 mil boards The edges don’t need to be supported Even at 600 centres
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I built five sets Some in pairs and some triple I purchased the sliding door feet from Slingers at Preston Between £40 and £75 per set Great quality
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Is this existing render or masonry paint?
nod replied to canalsiderenovation's topic in Plastering & Rendering
If you want to render over it you will need to key it Grind the joints out Or mesh the whole area Unibond etc is bit outdated for any area that is open to the elements -
It depend weather are insulating for sound or heat loss The vast amount of job we do use 25 mil acoustic in ceiling's and walls to simply stop the sound bouncing around in the void
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I’m at Preston and was quoted £1000 for a half day from Ainscoughs Up near you Ours are 12 mtr trusses I enlisted 6 friends to get them up onto the wall plate the following day Myself and two others fixed them in place I know onsite even small house trusses are craned on
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Is this existing render or masonry paint?
nod replied to canalsiderenovation's topic in Plastering & Rendering
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My wife held the ladder But soon disappeared when they came out
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I dealt with a nest in the eaves of the house last hear waited till dusk and climbed a ladder and sprayed powder the protection I wore was definitely not overkill ?
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CCF are back delivering I’ve wagon booked for tomorrow am We’ve been relying on the smaller BM Good news for all to have one of the big boys back
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Sorry miss read When you said notch I thought you was referring to straps Board over
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If they are on the underside of the floor joists They should be notched into the top side and floor boarded over You will have to counter Baton before plaster boarding
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Site insurance to normal house insurance advice
nod replied to ollie's topic in Self Build Insurance
You can get your household insurance before sign off We had our household insurance four months before sign off Not sure about non standard construction Though TF is pretty mainstream -
Costs a sight less changing mind now As apposed to mid build Planners have no interest in internals Great time to find something constructive to do
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I would see when he is intending coming back I know a lot of my friends have shut up shop and will take the payout in July A lot of the labour shortages are being caused by over generous government payments
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Bit off thread Dave Any areas delaminated The whole panel ie Gable or front needs to be redone Usually contractor will stand the labour Manufacturer stands materials and scaffolding
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A Structural engineer will come out and advise you on any strengthening or maintenance that needs to be done to the wall
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Tge next one that we start we will bring in a planning consultant
