Recent content by lostinfens

Hi all, I know of people who need some plastering/ rendering that are struggling to find anyone. They live about 10 miles SW of Worcester, have a had a report specifying the required work & now need someone to do the work. Anyone available or know of someone? Cheers

Hi all, Currently at roof level on a dormer bungalow, and no detailing (architects worth every penny) for dormer cheeks. Knauf exterior aqua-panels seems to be preferred, anyone know of alternatives? The cheeks will be k-rendered as is upper portion of external walls, so that is a major...

I'm doing a new build, and thinking of investing in a plasterboard hoist/lifter. Anyone recommend a decent one.

Many moons ago, I was taught that joists should be span(feet)/thickness(inches) + 2 (inches). Obviously this has little relevance to matey's knock through which should really be supported by something manlike.

It is, in fact it's the only known way to clean a flue. Also it's one of the few careers for which orphans are suited, that or a life of crime under the auspices of a racial stereotype

As you're in London, I'm sure you need a chimney wide enough to fit an orphan.

Either woodworm or someone's been careless with a shotgun.

Thanks all for that, seems that the only spacing advantage is down to the wider section & that's minimal. Do have an en-suite in the larger bedroom and an adjoining bathroom. I may use them for the longest span, that or 9x3 joists specified, which will probably have a detrimental effect on the...

Well Duhhh! read the latter part

Seen them ont'interweb, what's the score with them, price ease of use etc. My architect says that you can space them further than timber joists, although that seems a bit iffy with tacking out & flooring.

I'm currently into a 3 bed newbuild, approaching chamber height & considering Eco-joists, particularly for a 4.5m span. Anyone any experience with these?

Timber size, depends on the wall, plaster margins etc. Assuming a Victorian property with 4" brickwork & plaster, I'd use 4x2 CLS or similar with preferably half inch plasterboard, if your plaster margin allows. It's also a good idea to allow for a coat of bonding either scrimmed or better...

You can increase the height & width to whatever size, why a foot higher & wider? Concrete lintols should be more than adequate for internal use, it's the propping & fitting that is the tricky part. Even if not load bearing there's usually something above which could spoil your day if you're not...

Can I just mention in this fractious exchange that as a brickie of 40yrs, I still find fitting rockwool a challenge! :D

Adding an external chim breast & gable to existing building with stack. Tumbled in as per clients request. Looks better with both roofs on<br>