Recent content by sjwood0

Thanks will get some cavity closers then I guess as that's the easiest option.

Hi Folks Also what's the usual method of filling the cavity around the holes cut for the window please? Steve

OK I'll do something similar, thanks

OK thanks Stuart then that's what I'll do. Would you still use some kind of silicone sealant between the window frame and the masonry or just stone and mortar right up to the frame? Thanks Steve

Thanks Frank, do you have a photo or a link to something similar so I can see what you mean?

Hi Thanks Stuart, the walls are an external wall of stone, a cavity then a wall of brick. Regarding the windows I am using timber double glazing so are those not the right sort of frame clamps? When you talk about the stone jambs am I right in thinking you mean something like this...

Thanks folks Below is a photo, the window will be about 300mm above the white wooden coal shute door that's visible. So if I've understood people's advice correctly I should take individual stones out and build up to the window frame (meaning I should probably get that first). Then using...

Hi folks I'm after some guidance please. I'm planning to convert a coal store to a downstairs toilet. I'm going to add a frosted double glazed wooden window to let some light in. I've searched utube for suitable how-to videos but nothing shows this exact process. I had it in my mind as...

Hi All For the benefit of people googling this here's how I did this. They'll be better advice than this from more experienced people than myself but here's some advice from a DIYer who had only done a bit of gypsum plastering previously which is closer to the stage that most people will...

Thanks, it is a clay pipe yes

Hi I have a victorian house with an outside loo that I want to convert into a tool shed. This means I'm planning to take out the toilet that's currently in there. My question is what do I do with the hole leading to the sewer where the soil pipe used to be? Can I just concrete it over or can...