Recent content by RodgerTheBodger

Ree - I've been trying to research my problem and found many products that claim to waterproof such as Fortress Waterguard, Thompsons Waterseal and Stormdry masonry protection cream. Are they claiming something that cannot be achieved or that it can be done but is not advisable? What is the...

I've tried posting this in Decorating and Painting but no help there as yet... I had the house rendered 4 years ago and left it for about a year before painting it with a single coat of Dulux Wethershield. I'm now working out that this wasn't enough! There are a few cracks and plenty of algae...

Joe 90, the render was applied for the aesthetic quality rather than for protection.

I had the house rendered 4 years ago and left it for about a year before painting it with a single coat of Dulux Wethershield. I'm now working out that this wasn't enough! There are a few cracks and plenty of algae and looking at other threads for help, I'm thinking of scraping at the cracks...

I guess neither would look good. Might see if I can get through the winter with mould killer, anti damp paint and a humidifier then look at your solution after a dry summer?

If I fit the extractor fan first, would that mean that I'd fit the insulated boards around the extractor leaving it sunk in the wall which wouldn't look very neat? Or would I be able to remove the face of the extractor and refit after fitting the insulated boards? Wouldn't the duct be too short...

Thanks for the advice, I'll start looking into the vapour barrier and foam boards solution then fitting an extractor fan afterwards. Will update on the success or not next year!

For some reason my 1930's built house has an extra bit built on the side which is only single brick thick. This wall is always cold and gets wet, which I'm fairly sure is due to condensation and the last two winters we've started getting mould. It's Northeast facing, the whole house was rendered...

I'm replacing a 1.8m featheredge fence onto new arris boards moticed into existing concrete posts but wasn't going to bother with gravel boards as I'm not sure how to fix them to the posts. Should I change my mind? How would I fix them to the posts?

I've seen the description "Rustic" used by lots of manufacturers or websites, didn't realise it referred to the type of wood used, thought it just referred to the look. Are you suggesting "Rustic" flooring should be avoided altogether? Obviously I'm looking for descent flooring at the lowest...

Anyone know whether Florence is a reputable manufacturer of flooring? This link will take you to the flooring I'm seriously considering buying. Price is good and sample looks good. Thanks. http://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/Engineered/Florence_European_Engineered_Fumed_Oak_150mm_Oiled.html

Ok thanks guys, looks like the only solution. :wink:

Bought some mosaic tiles to form a nice colourful strip around the bathroom but they have holes/pitts as part of their design and I'm worried they will fill with grout. The tile shop sold me some sealant stuff but I think that is just to stop the staining. Is there any way I can stop the grout...

Thanks breezer. I was thinking of going up there minus the stuffed bird on my arm! :lol:

I'm having a real fire installed soon and the chimney sweep is quoting £75 to remove the cap. I guess the high price is due to the danger involved with climbing onto the roof but how hard is it to do? I presume it's just a hammer and cold chisel to get the cap off? Do I then need some mesh or...