Recent content by yoocan

Hi all, I have a knackered old victorian fireplace which I would like to restore. Its fairly standard in that there is cast iron insert with movable hood, tiles up the side. Marble effect slate suuround and mantle which has split in two!! OK questions are: - Stripping the insert - I...

Hi, I'd like to make a wooden step ladder and was wondering if there is pre grooved timber available which can be used for the steps/rungs. Ideally the section would look something like this: Dimensions would be ~100mm wide and ~25mm deep. Also which concealed joint should I...

so what dio you suggest? Would polystyrene be the best option? Thanks, J

Hi, I'd like to insulate between my rafters with something which is lightweight, easy to install and cheap. I'm hoping to use my loft as storage/hobby room. The depth of the rafters is approximately 75mm. The total area to be covered is approximately 20m2. I'm currently considering...

Hi, I'd like to install a window in the gable end wall of our attic see below: It only single leaf brick work at this level. Which lintel type should I go for steel or concrete? Would one of these cut to size do the job...

Hi, I have an external brick wall which I intend to render: As you can see it is in a poor state and has been previously painted. I have knocked off all the loose paint and will re-point. My question is how do I prepare the wall to render for good adhesion do I need to consider...

Thanks for the reply. A friend came round today with a pipe bending spring on a length of copper pipe and unblocked the stack! I did'nt think it would work since I had no luck with caustic soda and plunging it with a mop. It would seem that the stack is connected to the public sewer via a...

Hi all, A bit of background: I live in a 1905 house with a combined system I have a stack in the yard which is usually clear The yard and surrounding area is paved The corner of the yard has a blossom tree in it, diameter ~0.4m There are no manholes, inspection chambers, or rodding...

Hi, I'm after 2 No 2m lengths of planed timber to pack out a frame. The section need to be 86*104mm. What would be the cheapest way of obtaining this as I assume this is a very non standard size and would need to be built up maybe 43*104 or 52*86. Thanks.

Hi, I've just ordered 2 standard doors which I hope to use as internal french doors. I think the doors are engineered pine. My question is how should these doors be paired should I try to rebate both or should I use a pair maker. If rebating how would I go about doing this properly, is...

Many thanks for the responses. I'm not sure if 28" is available. I have had a trawl of the web and like freddymercurystwin I could only find doors which cost around £100 (glazed) I originally bought mine for £50 (glazed). Wickes do one similar but again only in 30" (£55). I actually...

Hi, Does anyone where I could buy the following door in 27" (686mm) width? http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9274018&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=redcliffe&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1196110365197&isSearch=true Thanks, J