Recent content by andyb85

hi all, What's the best way to join A193 sheets of mesh to each other? I had seen mention of Lockwire - but the only Lockwire I can find is really thin stuff for locking bicycle nuts etc. How about arc welding the sheets together? Is it necessary to join it when putting mesh into a concrete...

I got in an independent damp surveyor (who didnt sell any remedial treatments or recommend suppliers) to check my property out - turned out a lot of damp spots were due to rubble in cavities and poor pointing. Was miles better than getting a free survey off a company which sells dampcourse...

Hi all, I've moved into a property and didnt get a full survey done when I bought it. Lesson learnt - should have had it done - will do in future now I've learnt the hard way! Anyway - there's a couple of things wrong with the house that I'm slowly finding out. Is there a good way of having a...

You can get kits with double sided tape and clear sheets to do this job: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AL8L20I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00AL8L20I&linkCode=as2&tag=aboutcrete-21

Hi, I've noticed in the house I've just moved into - the window reveals seem a little "excessive" (image below) Many of the windows have mould in the plaster around the reveals - making me think that they are probably sealed poorly as well Does having such large amount of overlap cause cold...

Hi all, Laying a concrete base for a concrete sectional garage which I bought. Our garden is very damp, not investigated the cause yet but we're in a clay area so it seems like water is retained in the top soil for a while after it rains. There is a concrete slab in a different location in...