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My rural house in Scotland was built in 1956 and the roof appears to be slates nailed directly onto the sarking (hoping that’s the right term!). I can’t tell whether any membrane was used - was that common in the 50’s? Anyway, around this time last year, I noticed wasps congregating on one...

Hi I have a room which currently has a shower, WC and sink but we are removing the shower during a refurbishment as we don't use it (we have one in another room). So, as the room will have only a WC and sink, is a 13A socket allowed under regulations? It would be approx. 1.8 meters away from...

Thanks Tomfe - So if I can get sand which is similar, will the cement need to be white (e.g snowcrete) to avoid 'greying' the mix? Will it then just be the ratios I need to alter for the 'test mixes', e.g 3:1, 4:1 & 5:1 (or somewhere in between)? Sorry I'm a complete newbie when it comes to...

If it makes a difference, the house was built in the 50's

Hi. I need to do a bit of re-pointing but don't know how to go about matching the existing colour. Photo attached - is this a 'standard' mix I can buy somewhere or any tips on how to replicate it? Many thanks

Thanks guys, I'll give it a go. If it's not a complete mess, I might add an 'after' photo :)

Thanks Wessex101, much appreciated. Something like this? http://www.diy.com/departments/sika-sikadur-epoxy-mortar-2kg-tub-enclosed-sachet/35584_BQ.prd Presumably not too thin so as to slump

Anyone?

Hi One of my exterior window sills has lost a chunk (or chunkS) to be precise. I'm not sure what the material is - cement with stones mixed through I reckon. The steel (?) support bar has rusted presumably causing the damage. As it's an unusual material, a 'fresh' repair would probably look...

I since found an old post with a similar question saying these are available on ebay, so problem solved it seems :)

Hi, First post here, I hope someone can help! My bath has a 4-hole/cut-out tap & shower set, one where the shower hose goes back 'behind' the bath after use - in the 1st photo, the hole/mount on the left is where the hose goes through. The hose connector at the handset end of the hose is the...