Recent content by leedsit

Thanks guys, work starting next week and going for the render/skim Lee

Hi, Have a new extention built with standard thermal blocks on the inner leaf, what would be the best finish? Plaster or plasterboard with a skim? Cheers, Lee

Hi, Thanks for the reply, it does state on the drawings to use Kingspan 37.5mm Dry-lining(K18) on the pitched part of the roof internally. Instead of using Say 60mm TR31 and another 60MM TR31, to save both layers having Ply wood, would it be acceptable to use a 60MM TR31 then another...

Hi, Im having a nightmare in getting insulation for my extention(Roof). Part is flat and part is sloped. The archi is specifiying Kingspan K11 at 120MM for the flat roof I have hunted high and low for this but couldnt find anyone who could supply. Now going for Celotex TD4000 126mm but this...

thanks all and especially 1john, exactly the kind of advice i was after. Lee

It is, im from Medway, but happy for anywhere in Kent or surrounding county,s

Thanks guys :D perfect.

Thanks for the replies, The door im going to remove is in a Timber stud wall. Lee

Hi, Just starting to get into making some of my own things for home as Ive always had an interest in wood work, however im struggling to find a good wood supplier in Kent(UK) for nice sheets of OAK, Pine etc. Local DIY stores dont seem to stock these and google hasnt been that revealing...

Hi, I have a door in my living room that I want to remove. When building the new partition wall for this, do I need to seat the new plasterboard in the space level with the current existing wall plasterboard, or sink very fractionally for the plastering? I have this thought that If I seat it...

understand, should be ok but depends on the product. Cheers again, Lee

Thanks for the reply Matt, appreciated, so just use some FEBOND PVA as listed below and Im all set for another coat? Quote from the product PDF "All surfaces including very smooth, non porous surfaces should be sealed using FEBOND PVA at a rate of 1 part FEBOND PVA to 3 parts water. "

Hi, I have done a little more research and your opinions would be appreciated. Am I right in thinking a second coat is not advised because it will not bond to well with the existing coat? If so could I possibly score the current self leveling surface or use another coat of PVA and apply a...

Hi, Ive recently laid underfloor heating on a pretty level floor and used self leveling ( flebflor ) compound to about 6mm ontop, However I need to add another 3-5mm to fully bury the cable ready for tiling. The Flebflor states upto 10mm but one coat only, I.E it gives me the impression I...