Recent content by basil1

Thanks Thermo, You have confirmed my suspicions. What really bugs me is that I gave them the option to get 2.7M posts in order to replicate a quote already received (which they matched). They gave me the bull about the next size up being too long which meant my fence would be 2.2M and needed...

I have recently had a 2 metre featherboard fence erected and the installer has used 2.4mx100mmx100mm posts. Initially, this would not have provided the height I requested so they only sunk the posts in by about 40cms (45 in some cases) undeground with post mix to get the correct height. I notice...

I am about to install a woodburning stove but before I put in the steel register plate, I wanted to repoint some of the brickwork as the original mortar has turned to sand and needs scraping out. I have been told that I can't use normal mortar as the heat generated will cause it to 'blow' and...

I am in the process or removing my floorboards and I too have a void of about 40cms underneath to allow for air circulation. The reason for me removing my boards is to insulate between the joists. Before you put the boards back, check to see if you need to insulate the space between the...

I have a 1925 property that has had complete renovation. However, in the dining room area there are still the original floorboards on wooden joists that span the length of the room. Problem is that we get a cold draught up through the floorboards via the airbricks in the void. The room was...