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Everything posted by markc
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I can see where you are coming from, either way if ok so go with whatever makes you more comfortable or what the installer recommends
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@patp octopus are renowned for taking time to connect to 3 phase meters, and as Joe says, use your readings to estimate your bill or post here and we can estimate for you.
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Leave the breather as it is. The grip upstand is a solid barrier so the breather is doing nothing at that location
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Bi-fold doors with glazing bars - that aren't wooden
markc replied to Wuey's topic in Doors & Door Frames
Easy to get units with internal bars for the “Georgian look” or are you wanting fully built multi pane panels? -
Feedback re workmanship on new roof
markc replied to Manchester123's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
Everything can be fixed, but did you ask for the roof to be levelled when asking for a quote? A strip and replace is very different from strip and replace writhing tolerance “xyz” etc. from the pic it looks like a 60’s or 70’s building so the finished job is pretty straight. -
Good morning and welcome
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Preventing water running off side of slab and being trapped
markc replied to maxdavie's topic in Timber Frame
I must be missing something here, it usually rains during construction and it’s not a problem, if you pull a dpm up with water inside them you are creating a dam which will prevent water draining away -
Good afternoon and welcome, 30 yrs! Wow, now that’s a marathon renovation.
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To watertight only, or go all the way?
markc replied to Mr Blobby's topic in Project & Site Management
Crane doesn’t have to be mega bucks but can be. what do you need to lift and to where? Roof trusses, ridge beams etc. are all fairly light but bulky, a mini crane or spider platform with winch will do them easily. if it’s bricks and blocks these could be put around the back before access is prevented. A little ingenuity and forward planning can save a lot of money, hard work and stress -
Sorry folks, I really must read a thread before commenting, I saw this and thought it was a poured concrete retaining wall, looking back I now see it’s a block wall and giving way in a number of places. Forget paint or slips, as others have said, good clean and tidy up or you are looking at pulling it out and replacing altogether
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Whenever I want a frameless glass door or screen I go for 10mm minimum
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It’s either plain water or water and a bit of PVA. Not for strengthening, stops dry surface sucking moisture out of the mortar
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Problem with going with off the shelf window and door frame dimensions is the glass door, it’s size and thickness makes a massive difference to the bending moment on the frame, also which side it is hinged on. Happy to give frame section suggestions once you know the door size and weight. for instance, the door I mentioned earlier weights around 90 kgs, much more than a fire door
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No need for rebates unless you are a skilled joiner/cabinet maker, simple frame with halving joints at intersections, add glazing strips afterwards. Glass is going to be the expensive part as it needs to be toughened. Glass doors can be bought online, ladt one I did I ordered off eBay or glassandstainless.com actually I have a 10mm thick toughened door at home (Barnsley)
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I would glue only, screws are leak and leach points. solvent based contact adhesive .. Screwfix no nonsense is exactly to same as bostik
