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    Which armoured cable???

    So to explain the situation im in the process of having driveway done where the cable needs to run. But funds a little tight to get the garage electrics done at the same time. So rather than ripping up a freshly laid driveway when i come to have electrics done. I was going to bury the cable. The...
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    Which armoured cable???

    Afternoon guys, so im looking to put electrics from house consumer unit to a garage . I want to get all the stuff i need and to run in the armoured cable ready for an electrician to hook up. My question is what armoured cable should i get? It need to run about 15m give or take, i will only be...
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    Imprinted concrete

    Can anyone please advise best sealer for unsealed imprinted concrete patio as the trade person i used hasnt been back to seal after laying 3 months ago. Thanks for your help
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    Trowel.....

    Thanks for your replies guys. Im not looking at spending a fortune as will only use once every couple of year...... i hope lol. Ive got a couple of cheapo trowels from when ive done little repair bits before and rendered the garage. Just looking for ideas of trowel to get for a beginner...
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    Trowel.....

    Afternoon guys. Is this trowel and good for skimming? Thanks Marshalltown QLT Soft Grip Finishing Trowel 14 x 4" Carbon Steel https://www.toolstation.com/marshalltown-qlt-soft-grip-finishing-trowel/p26556
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    Overboard or skim

    Any thoughts how best to fix boards up where meet wall as no joist? Closest a couple of iinch or more away. thanks
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    Overboard or skim

    Ye not so much bubbling but lip eitherside of the cracks. Thanks for the replies just wanted confirm overboarding was best way to go. Would 9mm board be ok? Or go for 12mm? Thanks again
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    Overboard or skim

    Ye ive been in loft check if there is any load on the boards. Only thing in there is the insulation.
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    Overboard or skim

    Afternoon could anyone tell me best solution to repair bedroom ceiling. Ceiling cracked in numerous places around original boards. Full width of ceiling in a couple of places. Pics attached. Dont want this reappearing down the line so would best practice be to be overboard with say 9mm? Or just...
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    Shared garage roof

    Sorry should have said. Its single brick garage with a single brick dividing wall. Joists for roof to sit on. Diy or contractor. Just.looking for options at the moment. Not to fussed on material aslong as waterproofed. At the moment its got steel corrugated sheets. Battened them the corrugated...
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    Shared garage roof

    Afternoon guys. Dont know if anyone is able to help but im looking to replace my half of the garage roof. Next doors landlord doesnt want to do thiers. I want to waterproof my side with a replacement. Any ideas or if this can even be done?
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    Advice.Neighbour wanting dormer loft on single party wall

    Evening all. Looking for advise regards neighbours wanting a larger dormer loft putting in on there property. I have a few concerns to this. One being noise issue as can hear ever footstep on the landing as it is, not to mention when they are in there loft as it is. Second is structure as its...
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    Advice on rendering retaining wall

    Hi guys any advice for rendering this wall? Do i need to do anything with the cracks beforehand? Can i build up the render at the bottom to make wall 90° from ground level. As the wall leans forward at the top. Thanks in advance
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    Floating up sand and cement render

    Was a good 11 or 12 hours. Tried to do about 9pm by torch light wasnt happening. So had no choice to wait. Did the side wall of garage friday managed to get it all floated and sponged up that day this time. Pictures dont do it justice. Happy with the results having not rendered anything before...
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    Floating up sand and cement render

    I was able to perfectly tbh. Flicked a little water on it 5 mins before hand. 1st time rendering and im more than happy with the results. :D
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