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Would this do it? https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-fis-v-hybrid-mortar-resin-360ml/88507

Can you recommend a particular brand theres dozens of them

Hello! I'm in the process of stripping and repairing a window on our Victorian house. I've taken off the silicone sealant btween the wood and the stone and cleaned out the joint. A a big chunk of stone has come away at the top corner and I'm wondering the best way to fix it back in again. I...

does anyone have any experience of using an Oscillating Multi-Tool to remove old hard uneven window putty? I have a number of beautiful wooden Victorian casement windows with float glass in my house. I want them to look their best and I want to preserve the float glass as well.

Does it need to be western red cedar? It's very difficult to come by in this part of the world.. unless I need £750 worth that is!

Much obliged for the advice

Not a thing....just paint

I've discovered wet rot in the western red cedar ridge on the roof of our conservatory. My woodworking skills aren't bad I can cut a joint square etc, but I'm no cabinet maker. The cross section of the ridge is quite complex. What approach should I take to repairing the damage...

Hi, I've had a bit of a central heating crisis this evening. I needed to put extra water in the boiler as the pressure had dropped. I opened the valve to let the water in and, after the water went up to 1 bar I shut the valve only to have the flaming thing break in my hand! :( By the time...

Try Removall 320 It's pricey but it stings far less if it gets on your skin, smells of almonds and removed 172 years of paint from a window in 2 applications http://www.cirrus-systems.co.uk/index.php/DIY.html?phpMyAdmin=b6f86106e827e0e6502acf588877f487

I have just used removall paint stripper on a very old, tired, half rotten window and it's the absolute cat's pyjamas...

Hi, I have a stone house built in 1872 with single glazed (brrrr!) windows. Most of the windows have great gaps around the exterior were they meet the stone walls allowing moisture in etc. In the past I have used modern frame sealant but the gaps are fairly large, and it's not in keeping...

Hello all, I have just bought a gas plasma cutter for my home workshop and wiring the blighter in, is a bit on the tricky side. None of your nice simple 13 amp plugs here! There is no plug and the recommendation is to hardwire the thing into the wall. The voltage is 230v but it draws...