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i thought that this was gone, i went to the waybackmachine and found it, though without the photos. not new build but a 'renovation' https://web.archive.org/web/20090416142132/http://www.pfi-islington.co.uk/180.html#top https://www.youtube.com/user/no2pfi
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Kwikstage scaffold paint needed
Simplysimon replied to Vijay's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
the guys putting mine up commented as to how crap it it was, 'why' i asked, 'the amount of rust on it' was the answer. they still put a ticket on it. -
Wall fasteners for 75mm stud wall?
Simplysimon replied to MJNewton's topic in General Construction Issues
not a fan of the black and yellow, however, these are superb. make the metal seem like cheese as opposed to the bits https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-straight-shank-hss-co-metal-drill-bit-set-29-pcs/1979v -
Rust Removal Adventures: Electrolysis, Acid etc
Simplysimon replied to Onoff's topic in Tools & Equipment
kiss, piece of wood, rounded off, hammered in. -
+1 to the wafer screws, definitely something with a large head or a washer
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the one i saw was in the middle of edinburgh, so not exposed at all.
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i've seem a warm deck flat roof be blown off due it the insulation not being properly fixed down. very often the top layer osb is not put down as seen 'to be not necessary'
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fakro, slightly, only slightly, better prices here. have to say i went for the quad glazing as velux quad not currently in production https://www.lbsbmonline.co.uk/ftp-v-natural-pine-centre-pivot-roof-window-with-p5-antiburglary-triple-glazing
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seriously?, definitely like my idea better.
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Block & Beam floor, max overhang into cavity.
Simplysimon replied to epsilonGreedy's topic in Floor Structures
i'd double width the dwarf wall and butt them, having had to do all the cuts by staggering them it took for ever. reckoned itwould take less time for the bickie to double the wall rather than cutting block to fit. -
firstly a hot tub to remove rust, now a hot tub for home brew. i suppose if youre going to do it, then go big. will the next thing be the BH beer sales? BHIPA anyone?
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Rust Removal Adventures: Electrolysis, Acid etc
Simplysimon replied to Onoff's topic in Tools & Equipment
a modern A2, cracking wee cars -
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got any young children? train them in pointing and send them up the chimney. just like the good old days!
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now with some scaffolding around it, roof next, been a bit wet at times here! hailstones were on the ground for about an hour last night
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going to do a ground mount, too many holes in roof!
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@PeterW they are fairly new, taken off as owner fed up with pigeons and fitted an in roof system.
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hi all, any idea if this is a good price https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-miscellaneous-goods/solar-panels/1348715154 cheers
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make them plumb, level and square. screwed to walls, sealed with expanding tape, done
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picture would help 'as not made the traditional way' need to see what you mean
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Internal partition walls Stud work Vs block work
Simplysimon replied to romario's topic in General Construction Issues
and mine's essential! ? -
Beating Lindab into shape.
Simplysimon replied to ToughButterCup's topic in Rainwater, Guttering & SuDS
a kangaroo breaking wind will do what exactly? -
@pocster is the person you need to discuss this with
