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    Deluks replied to the thread Which drills for hard surface ?.
    The Screwfix one is an SDS drill. Cordless is powerful enough for what you need, but the batteries always run out in the middle of a...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Tree stumps.
    Mattock for those little things. If you have a reciprocating saw, they are handy for severing roots.
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    Deluks reacted to Brigadier's post in the thread Clearing gap between sectional garages with Thanks Thanks.
    The drop scraper has to be the small size that it is, so that it fits inside the drain pipe. You could always get a bigger bit of...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Finishing hearth.
    Worst case would be cracking, but if it's hidden behind a bricked up opening, it won't be seen.
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    Well the roof is already there. No point in redoing it. But you'd need to do a plasterboard ceiling tied in with your plasterboard...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Which drills for hard surface ?.
    Yes, an SDS would save loads of time. If it's just for DIY get a Lidl/Aldi special, otherwise spend a bit more. The...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Finishing hearth.
    Yes, work out the thickness of your chosen tile plus adhesive. To save this hassle, you could just make it one level, then tile the...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Finishing hearth.
    Then use the Hardie board, or some 12mm ply, to shutter the front. Lay concrete to the tiling height. Smooth off, lay some polythene...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Finishing hearth.
    I see, sorry I missed that. Just pour everything at the same level, and tile after the stove is fitted. If the stove comes down to...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Tying into EWI.
    Then surely the ewi on the inside will become redundant, you might even be able to remove it and re-use the insulation as part of your...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Ventilating En suite - advice!.
    Or go across to the entrance hall and go 'out through the in door' or at least on that bit of wall.
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    Deluks replied to the thread Tying into EWI.
    A proper extension that becomes part of the house?
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    Deluks replied to the thread Finishing hearth.
    I'm thinking about how you would do this, and was about to explain what to do, but first I must ask, why would you not want to tile the...
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    Deluks replied to the thread Wood burner bin for garden ?.
    Washing machine drum!
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    Are you saying this might be a cavity wall? Maybe get back to us when you've got a better idea of the current wall construction.
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