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Yeah Brown Febtone gives a sandstone type Terracota colour or Red? Alex

Yeah that`s a sound method Vinty. I do doubt that rapid set is ultimately stronger though. Most things that cure slowly cure harder eventually That is why rapid sets are sometimes frowned upon if used structurally. I may be wrong but i do believe also that OPC is harder than Mastercrete. We used...

What I`ve been doing on small sections John is take mortar out....give the void a damp down and then fill with PU foam. I use the pistol gun as it doesn`t swell up like a balloon. Cut it off next day and trim about 20mmdepth for mortar. Point it up and finish. The foam holds it all together...

No new houses in my area use mortar verge and ridge........it is all "dry" systems. To keep using mortar verges is a cost cutting thing. If you build 100 houses the cost of all the dry system amounts to a fair bit so this is more profit for builder. Not saying a decent job can`t be done...

What are the walls made of? Brick or dense block. Alex

It could be coal tar that has been in the sand used to make mortar/render Or the chemical waterproofer itself is not mixed thoroughly...this is less likely. Just noticed it`s not actually on the new render so this is not applicable. Maybe something transfering through the existing brick...

Thanks Guys I`ll search that board out . There are a few older houses here with the doors I want. I will get a look at top sections of these. Yes I was going to do the diagonals as you say alfie. I also know about nailing stuff and not telling anyone :lol: .... Alex

You could use a polymer modified render for your final coat with a nice set uniform colour. It`s all there just add water to the 25kg bag. One bag will do 2m approx. About 8 quid a bag? K Rend is one type ......many colours to choose from and a chart to give samples. OR...

Why not make a nice job .......Welsh clay tile them using a waterproof mortar/adhesive.....job done! Alex

Yes and look how much Dentist charges for cement and it`s only £3.50 a bag in B&Q :D Alex

Yeah ....300 quid to scramble about the roof of a house(in winter) which is worth .........how much? People pay that to service a car worth 10 grand. Bear in mind when you get a Clutch done on a car and there is a book time of 3 hrs..some good mechanics can do the job in half that time. You do...

I am going to make a traditional type set of garage doors in timber softwood then stain. I have an ok idea of the framing. I was going to use vertical boards over the frame. Would it be ok to butt these together or would they be better rebated and then glued and nailed?. Boards would be 125mmx...

Yes like most Slaters I do Storm Damage etc. Timmy I think you are meaning working for the Insurance Company or another party contracted by them to get tradesman. Some Ins Companys charge you a fee and take you on as a Contractor. They then organise the work for policyholders. They may...

Only have real experience of Victorian houses in my own area. They are usually well capable here of taking concrete tile as the truss etc are heavy 8 and 10x2. with all sorts of bracing. Bear in mind some of these slate are heavy grade at 30 to 60 slate per sq metre. Although big concrete tile...

TBH.....The smooth does show imperfections....but what imperfections would you have with a new wall? If there is any then straighten them out with render. Alex

Hi Mate I think I have seen your van about Glasgow Area? Anyway........Allscot Plastics in Dixon Blazes Ind. Est. will set you up with all the stuff at decent price. There is also a guy down in Southport called Glassplies........Joe is his name. He supplies ..or did... a...

If you have very low pitch you can ballast over the EPDM with quartz to reflect heat. There is a geotextile membrane goes between quartz and rubber to cushion. You will be hard pushed to burst Butyl or epdm ......it`s amazing stuff! Guttermaster : open another thread and I will answer....... as...

No it can`t my friend. The position on the standard one is fixed to the level of the roof slates and tiles. At one time they were adjustable to suit slate or tile but it never gave you a low profile like the Conservation Skylight ..........it just complicated fitting them :lol: The profile of...

Gotcha Yorkshire ........the Saddle we call it. American roofers use a lot of Felt shingles don`t they? Mmmm quite good for Wendy houses :lol: Alex

I think Yorkshire you are refering to cutting the hip tiles in a repeating sequence? 8" at bottom and 2" at top?Join up the line and cut?I usually make a few templates from slates if it`s Rosemary....... or Mineral felt if it`s Ludlow or similar. With a good Stihlsaw it not such a big deal as...