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Hi, i'm about to board ceiling, my question is should I leave a small gap between long edges of adjacent boards (bound edge) as you would do with shorter cut edges when boarding a ceiling, to allow plaster to squeeze between the joints. Also should I leave a gap on the vertical bound edge joints...

Hi, i'm about to board ceiling, my question is should I leave a small gap between long edges of adjacent boards (bound edge) as you would do with shorter cut edges when boarding a ceiling, to allow plaster to squeeze between the joints. Also should I leave a gap on the vertical bound edge joints...

Hi, Is there any problems in using a plastic inspection chamber on a driveway (cars will be driving over) or will I need to build a brick one as my plans state? Also I believe the interconnecting pipes need to be clay and encased in concrete if they are close to surface, would this also apply to...

Hi, is there anyway I can span an expansion joint (in screed containing underfloor heating pipes) with Travertine french pattern tiles, so that the joint can't be seen. Thanks.

Hi, i have just painted the whole of my new kitchen with dulux trade supermatt. (A quality paint designed for use on fresh plaster) When i come to apply a row of tiles or upstand above the kitchen units, can I apply the tile adhesive onto the painted surface or will I need to remove the paint...

Hi, any suggestions on how long is Thistle Hardwall good for, after the "use by date" has elapsed. Thanks.

Hi, i'm wanting to fit a door casing (in readyness for plastering), but havent bought the door yet. The opening is for 2'9" door approx , what internal measurements should a finish the casing to give me the right amount of clearance for the future door. Thanks

Hi, does anybody have any experience in tiling over underfloor heating screed, do i stick tiles straight onto screed or do i lay a membrane down first. Thanks :?:

Hi, can anybody help, what thickness and widths does window board come in, and is the tongue flush with the top surface (that fits into window) thanks.

Hi, What would be the best method to plaster around and up to a large timber 'feature' beam, that is likely to shrink and move (Oak beam that is not yet fully dried). To prevent all lot of future filling and redecorating. I suspect this beam could shrink as much as 1/2" to 3/4" in width as it...

Hi, can sand and cement scratch coat be succesfully applied to heat resistant cement fibre board, for behind a wood burning stove.

Hi, i'm fitting an 8' x 8' oak beam above a fireplace and would like to carry on above with blocks, has anybody had any experience in building on oak, The oak beam has been outside for some time, but i suspect is not completely dry and will move, split and shrink once in position and subject to...

What would be the standard procedure for plastering the internal window reveals (cheeks) when plastic cavity closer and polystyrene filler is present. Would it normally be boarded with plasterboard? Even if rest of room is not being dry-lined. Thanks

How much time does 'Hardwall' remain useable once mixed.

Could anybody help please - How thick can hardwall be applied to the walls (need to use this to meet u value) and is there any problems with cracking when finished with skim if hardwall is applied to dense concrete blocks. Has anybody had bad experiences with this product?

Hi, does anybody know what the building regs are with regards to ceiling insulation between floors, this is in an extension to an existing property (domestic property - not flats) the rooms concerned are kitchen and bedroom. Thanks

I don't like plastic fascia/barge boards and intend to use softwood - is it best to pre-treat boards prior to priming? also is there a certain quality/type of softwood I should be using to avoid warping splitting etc. Thanks

When fitting timber fascia boards how much higher than the tops of the rafter feet should they be fastened to take the slate roof . Is it better to use nails (maybe lost heads- to make painting easier i.e. no screw heads to fill) or screws. Also what material is best to use for soffits All...