Recent content by kris23

Not yet. I just pulled wallpaper off. I will go over with steam stripper to remove remaining stubborn paper next.

The only thing is 9.5mm plasterboard will stick out as current plaster is only 3 or 4mm. Could I use 3mm hardboard or something instead?

Hello Please help! I removed some very old wallpaper on stairway and hallway and and found some holes and blown plaster. It's generally plasterboard under the plaster in the house but in this section it seems like wood, where handrails were fixed to walls. Anyway, what would be the best way to...

Are you referring to the white panels or the timber beams? Cheers

Thanks, that helps. The white panels above the window feel like fibre cement board and when I knock it it sounds hollow like its on a timber frame. Would this still be robust enough to not need maintenance, just painting? The other white areas are render. Do you know how this section above the...

I've seen a few plastic ones but not sure about the authentic look. Although maintenance free would be nice.

Hello I bought a house with mock tudor cladding, which I like and gives it character. This mock tudor cladding is built on a timber frame above the window. I am concerned about the maintenance aspect. 1) When do I need to repair the timbers or paint, how does it look currently. See photo...

Thank you - this is very informative. I guess im concerned how big the crack is likely to get and will it put off potential buyers in the future. It may have been like this for years and not changed , not sure.

Thanks, i will take a few photos every month or so to monitor. Glad its not likely subsidence. Homebuyers survey didn't pick anything up or even mention it. I didnt notice it until now

Hello, Im new to the forum so bear with me. I've just moved into a house, house is 36 years old withbrick and block cavity walls. Just noticed this today as walked past. A small crack from bottom of window diagonally down. There are no other cracks anywhere on the property. Is this a sign...