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    External concrete steps - repairing cracks

    lol ok cheers!
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    External concrete steps - repairing cracks

    apparently it is asphalt, in which case would a bitumen mastic such as: https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/black-jack-bitumen-trowel-mastic-5-litres.html be more appropriate than epoxy render ?
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    External concrete steps - repairing cracks

    Thanks It looks like asphalt to me, black and crumbly at the back, but i'm not sure. The whole steps may need looking at long term, but I need a shorter term fix.
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    External concrete steps - repairing cracks

    Hi Looking for some advice on the most approriate mortar/filler/render to fix the riser on some external steps and make them weather proof again The surface layer has cracked and in parts come away.(see pics) The broken pieces have a black bitumen like appearance and behind them it...
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    Damp Patch in Corner- Suggestions?

    Thanks woody the outside wall is rendered and has just been painted about 2 months ago, no visible signs of cracks etc I'm hoping the water was coming in through the holes from the old satelite dish and that now these are filled it will gradually dry out fingers crossed
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    Damp Patch in Corner- Suggestions?

    Yes Fox i know, unfortunatley the people in the another flats are not as sensible as me, putting me in a slightly difficult situation until they get affected too.
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    Damp Patch in Corner- Suggestions?

    rough caster i dont think it is lath and plaster no foxhole, there is no landlord all flats are leasehold and we look after repairs oursleves, however there is probably not enough in the funds to do the roof just now, hence looking for temporary measures.
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    Damp Patch in Corner- Suggestions?

    I live in the ground floor flat of an old converted 3 story victorian property. Damp is thus an ongoing issue due the difficulty expense of looking after the property. My main concern is a vertical patch that has appeared in the corner halfway up the wall( 3' in size not reaching the floor...
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    Electric Radiator Question?

    Ok thanks i seemed to have got caught up in something! :?
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    Electric Radiator Question?

    Hi it tripped the main switch so all my electrics went off. (not sure what this is called?- Not to up on electrics) It hasn't happened since so like you said it could have been moisture, that has now gone. Just for peace of mind though i'm thinking a surge protect socket may be worth...
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    Electric Radiator Question?

    I just bought a electric Rad http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?id=55017341 It has an incredibly short lead so needed an extension socket. First time i plugged it in it tripped my electric fuse switch a couple of time. Seems to be working ok now after a week of testing...
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