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    Removed Lath & Plaster from Cellar Ceiling

    Hi John, thank you for such a thorough reply. The text should have read “a few years ago”.
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    Removed Lath & Plaster from Cellar Ceiling

    Hi all, I live in a house around 120 years old. Ceiling in the cellar had lath and plaster. Typical cellar moist and dampy… The room above the cellar in north facing and I want to insulated between the joist with 100mm Celotext Rigid Foam foil back insulation (bought them cheap before the...
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    Help with aggregate amounts please

    Ideally you want to dig down until you get to firm ground. Ensure the bottom of the trench is flat and level as possible. Keep the concrete covered so it cures slower to achieve maximum strength
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    Help with aggregate amounts please

    You must pour it all in one go
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    Which is Heavier?

    Thank you all for the comments and feedback. I did manage to find some day information with regards to the weight per m2 but didn’t find anything specifically for natural slate. somebody on my street wants around 1000 slates so am going to sell them to him. just to confirm my understanding...
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    Which is Heavier?

    Hi, I hope everyone is safe and well. I am having my roof replaced on my house which currently is slate and the house was built in 1900. Q1) Is natural slate heavier than cement tiles? Q2) I have been advised by a few roofers that the Existing roof timbers should be able to support the...
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    New Drain Layout

    Thanks for the reply. It certainly is a option but it’s all really thick concrete and will be much harder work. the existing trench is quite wide already and the pipes are only carrying sink waste. I want to re-use that instead. Is that feasible? as long as it’s all roddable with the correct...
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    New Drain Layout

    I am having a ground floor extension built and require some new drain to be put in. I would like to information before I speak again with the BCO. BCO has said he is happy to go with option A. It feels like overkill as the only point of the IC is so the drain can be rodded. Would I be able to...
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    Tree Stump in Strip Foundation

    Apologies, I posted this in a different category about how to go about removing the stump. But didn’t get a answer to my question below: Do I need to remove the whole stump or just the bit that it’s the footing along with any roots? Context I have had footings dug for a small ground floor...
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    Literally Stumped

    Thanks for all the replies. I will let you know how I get on :) I will try the chain saw and Axe to start with
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    Literally Stumped

    I have had footings dug for a small ground floor extension at the rear of my property. In the corner between my neighbours garage and my property we have uncovered a large tree stump. The remains of a large pair tree which was approximately 3 meters high. It is in such difficult position to...
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    How to fill gaps in masonry before painting

    I used a petrol jet wash to remove all the flaking paint of the masonry at the front of the house, it Came off so easy! However I now have a few gaps in the joints. Can I fill them with cement! If so I was planned by on getting a tube of premixed cement and using a gun to apply. How long should...
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    Bodged Flat Roof Repair?

    I noticed some paint flaking above the window in the front room see pictures. I checked the flat roof above and noticed some repairs had been carried out by previous owners. Would somebody be able to tell me what I can do to rectify the problem? Would it be possible to some paint/liquid that...
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    Surface Cracks Concrete Slab

    I have laid a concrete slab (see pictures). It was quite cool and area was covered in shade. I did not cover it as I did not have a big enough sheet to cover the area. It rained quite a bit after 4 hours and end up with standing water on the concrete. By the time it rained the concrete had...
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    Advise On How to Raise Kitchen Floor

    Thank you both for the useful information. I will order the materials and post some pics and update once complete.
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