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thanks oldun, much appreciated meeting structural engineer later in week. shall see where to go from there. many thanks

HI everyone, could do with a little clarity on me thinking on how to go about putting in airbricks along the gable end of a property where the concrete path butts up to the wall. So far so good but the path is on a slope and luckilly for me the monkeys involved in this part of the process 15...

Hello all, I work as a general property maintenance service provider, lots of decorating but also involved in loads of other tasks. Im considering buying a decent enough pressure washer to clean walls before painting externally instead of hiring, just wondering if any of you guys have any...

Hi all. Weve just had a very small summerhouse put up in the garden and Im wondering if theres a safe but temporary way to have electricity in there. might want to have a heater in winter and poss a lamp , but really not much else. I wondered if a cable reel or something similar to a...

Hi, Can any one shedlight on the best way to remove a varnish from external window frames that feels rubbery to the touch. Ive been asked to redec some timber window frames and need to know how best to proceed.It feels almost sticky to touch and I know its gonna be tricky a one to sand. The...

thanks fellas, Ill look up sanctuary see whats what. Any idea how long this job should take as I'd like to charge accordingly. cheers simon

Hi folks could do with some basic assistance with shower tray measurements and fitting advice, I have to replace a shower tray , tiles and glass screen thats leaking. All sounds easy but the shower screen is half under the eaves and consequently is cut at the corresponding angle does anyone...

:D well chaps there seems to be a consensus developing here. thanks very much indeed. i shall pass on the info.

Hi Guys, been asked whats the best roof coating for an ageing marley type tile roof and indeed what wisdom there is in coating a roof with water reppelant coatings. The build was sometime in the 70's and houses in the same estate are having their roofs replaced but the owner has had a few...

Hey guys, Id like to see if folk in the forums, esp those who count themselves as pros would begin outdoor house (masonry and woodwork) painting jobs. I have the chance of a few up coming jobs and would like to start booking them in without leaving them too long. I reckon towards end of...

thanks for that shall look up the products, Its in an old farmhouse but I'm pretty sure the ceiling is plaster on plasterboard , there is no extractor fan in the room and the paint did seem to dry well before the peeling and flaking happened. cheers simon

h9i all could do with some help with a tricky bathroom ceiling. after having tried various things to rectify flaky paint on the bathroom ceiling Im at a loss with what to do that will permanently fix the ceiling other than re plastering. 1st ,tried scraping off flakes, raking out joints...

Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge about this product. http://www.safeguardeurope.com/products/stormdry-masonry-protection. Friend has a very leaky conservatory joined to an old barn ( south Devon) After testing the gutter that runs along the side of barn and conservatory...

thanks for that mate meant to say that they want it as is, at present. tiles on bottom half and paint above. so wondering what product or process is best to clean these surfaces before repainting. Ceiling is suspended tiles so these would need cleaning too! bit of a palaver but that's...

Hi All , I've been asked to decorate a cafe. good news but the kitchen hasnt been touched for eight years so is pretty greasy everywhere. what thoughts are there as to best way to degrease and clean prior to decorating, wondering if anyone uses a brand of industry safe cleaner and where to...