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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread EWI basecoat cracking.
    Hey, this is practice for a pool ;). I have two walls that aren't really visible to practice on. Plus some offcuts of EPS to make a...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Blocks Primer EPS-220 EPS EPS-220 with mesh (this is where cracks are) To be done Primer Silicone thin coat render
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    i_am_fubar posted the thread EWI basecoat cracking in Plastering and Rendering.
    So, I may have screwed up my render. EWI-220 base coat over EPS with mesh embedded. Applied 5-7pm when it had cooled to just below...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Cracks galore. Now worried about my base coat (yes. It has mesh in it) Seriously, this weather cand F right off. It's either too cold...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    It begins. It looks flat, but far from smooth. Going to leave it an hour and sponge it. I think the mix had too much water and it was...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Yup, it's very minor and doesn't span the slab width. About in the middle too, between the piers. I'm assuming it's the walls pressing...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Oh crack! This isn't good...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Cheers SFK, I've considered it. All circuits going to be on RCBOs, so likelihood of lights tripping out is minimal. That said...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Let there be light! I'm a big fan of this ;) It's all wired back to a single flex on an IEC plug And the ring is in. It's been a...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Anyone else find first fix oddly satisfying?
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    It's too hot to render. Can't roof until walls are finished. So it's time to start electrics. So far trunking is in (few more fixings...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    It may only be 20mm think. But the cuboid cave is insulated on the walls. Yay. Now I'm hoping for some cooler weather to get the muck...
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Thanks Andy. Though I fear the end is far away still. But.... The door is in and glazed And I have the insulation for the exterior...
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    i_am_fubar reacted to kingandy2nd's post in the thread Workshop Mk2 with Thanks Thanks.
    Nearly there mate
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    i_am_fubar replied to the thread Workshop Mk2.
    Progress! Retaining wall is complete at the front and the front garden is thus reinstated (much to the appreciation of the family)...
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