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Should I fill the gap between fascia and render with expanding foam or mastic, such as, Everbuild Everflex 115 GP Building Mastic, or something else?

Sorry if a daft post but just wanting to ask if anyone else has come across my situation and found a solution. Recently bought a house and all the garden areas and drive are red stone chips, but over time a lot of dirt, soil and debris has got in amoungst and it looks quite dirty and clogged...

For thermal and noise benefit, considering insulting under floors in single storey 1930s property, brick cavity wall (filled). Important factors: - not sufficient crawl space to work underneath, so need to do from above. - timber T&G floorboards. - soil solum. Original plan was simple: 1. Loft...

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Pinenot- if brick construction, and drill holes behind skirting which I’m assuming had a chemical DPC inserted in the past, what should I fill holes with? Loose wool insulation? Lime putty? Cement? Something else? Thanks

Thanks. Size about 20mm diameter. I had been thinking woodwool or lime mortar to prevent any moisture issues? Try to stay away from foam - I just can’t control it ☺️ and been advised not to use unless no other option due to its non breathability.

1940s bungalow with brick cavity walls that appear filled. Removed skirting and found lots of drilled holes just above timber floorboards - presumably created by chemical dpc application in the past. What should I fill these holes with before refitting skirting, that will not create an issue?