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    Insulation hard to reach area

    I need to insulate an area which is almost impossible to reach apart from a small gap of around 30x30cm. I had though of a blown in foam solution or similar, any advice? Thanks
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    Render Curing Before Painting

    Hi All, I've had fresh render (cement, sand), how long do I need to wait before painting as a minimum. I keep getting conflicting information. I am going to be using xtreme xposure sandtex. Kind Regards
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    Party Wall Garden Boundary

    Hi, I have removed hedges from my garden and plan to place a retaining wall in their place and backfill with fencing on top. Do I need to inform the neighbours with the party wall act notice? It will be on my own boundary and the wall itself will not be visible to the neighbour once complete...
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    Dorma Cavity filling

    The cavity on my dormas empty, so I decided to add insulation over the top. I've however had a change of heart and wish to also fill the cavity as well as insulate on the outer layer of the cavity and re clad. What can I use to inject into the cavity? I had thought of expandable foam but surely...
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    Need dorma advice

    Hi All, The old cladding on my dorma has rotted away, so I've decided to replace with plastic. Unfortunately there isn't any insulation in the cavity and the ply boards extend into a lower section of the house which I cannot remove it would cause damage. As a solution I've decided to batten to...
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    Dorma Cladding

    Hi All, The old cladding on my dorma has rotted away, so I've decided to replace with plastic. Unfortunately there isn't any insulation in the cavity and the ply boards extend into a lower section of the house which I cannot remove it would cause damage. As a solution I've decided to batten to...
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    External Rendering Brick Work

    Hi All, I love a bit of diy, not to save money - just to have a go! I have a cavity wall *brick not block* and want to have a go at rendering it, it's attached to an outbuilding which doesn't have any value I just use it for diy experimenting as such. It has a wall window opening which has a...
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    Polystyrene tiles contact asbestos?

    I have bought a bungalow which has polystyrene tiles glued to the roof inside the hall, kitchen etc. Is there a chance these could contain asbetos? The bungalow is from 1952. Regards Owen
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