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Thanks for the reply. I suppose my query is will any plaster expand and contract on a regular basis with heating/cooling? I know it's only a few mm but when my fire surround is attached to it that causes a problem. Not sure what type of plaster but the plasterer was aware of the intended use and...

Thanks for the reply. Will see if I can get my hands on skamolex glue which I believe is their recommended adhesive. I think I've identified the problem though regarding the moving surround. It appears the plaster around the opening is expanding ever so slightly when heated, moving with it the...

Hi Everyone, Recently had a wood burning stove installed, fireplace recess was lined with skamolex fireproof board and a quartz stone surround was put around the opening (only a few inches wide and about an inch think). Few problems have occured. Firstly, the skamolex board has came away from...

Hi Guys, I'm looking to build a basic (as it can be) bookcase around the alcove of my living room bay window (picture hopefully showing). I'm hoping to get a bit of guidance on a few subjects before I start into it. Materials - at the minute I'm going with either an 18 or 25mm MDF. Would...