Recent content by kevsw

I have recently had a French drain installed to side and rear of garage where surface water was collecting. The perforated drainage pipe was connected into the rodding pipe and wrapped in a fabric (geo-textile?) and the structure was backfilled with the original soil and turf- see photos. Not...

Thanks to all those who replied I just want to use it for electric lawnmower and Christmas lights- sounds like the solution is to spur off existing internal socket? I would get electrician to do it anyway just wanted to ask if it is possible.

Hi is that a no full stop or can something be added/changed to make it compatible/compliant?

I have wiring for an external light with a switch on the inside, can I use the same light wiring to fix a 2 gang weatherproof socket socket on the outside instead of a light possibly extending the cable down the wall to where the external socket would be installed- is that allowed under regulations?

Hello, hopefully people are still reading this, the NHBC inspector visited last Thursday together with a Rep from Taylor Wimpey, waiting for report. The Rep certainly knew what he thought the causes was but didnt elaborate! I have discovered a few other things that I need advice on:- 1. I...

Thanks just pre-empting what the NHBC and Builder may suggest as a cheap option when they start wriggling!

The NHBC is coming round next week to inspect the rusting beading. Can people in the trade confirm whether or not rubbing down to bare metal (just the parts rusting) and then rust priming and re-rendering and painting is a permanent solution?

I have wrote to NHBC Has anybody got this standard BS-EN-13914-1-2005 and what does it say about galvanised steel for external rendering? Whate were the regs in 2005 when my house was built? What are bell casts, stops and how can I tell f they are galvanised?

Guys, I really appreciate your advice its a trade that I have no experience in but now I am going to contact NHBC and ask the questions over render specification, inspection sign off etc and also the same of the Builder- in the past I feel I was fobbed off so I will report back here! The...

Thanks for the advice so far, in answer to a few responses I live in Suffolk but about 10 miles from the sea and yes the render finish is sandtex highbuild. The house was built in 2006 so less than 5 years old but when I approached the builder (Taylor Wimpey) they said it was a 'maintenance'...

My house is less than five years old and in a number of areas you can see rust coming through the galvansied beading, and on one window the render has blown away from the beading. :( I have attached a few photos below:- http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=21njn13&s=7...

Im buying a new house built by George Wimpey, the house is fully rendered. The builder said the render was made from \\\'elastacine\\\'which is is more flexible and resistant to cracks. Can anyone advise me please on the durability, resistance to cracks and maintenance of...