Recent content by plagueshov

Concrete foundations are generally fine left exposed to the weather, provided they were properly mixed, poured and cured. I wouldn't bother sealing them unless there's a specific reason, as a suitable concrete mix should cope with normal rain and frost.

I had a spare diaphragm washer that looked similar, but it didn't quite fit. I was considering trying those ones on Amazon, but I don't want to waste money on something that might need replacing anyway.

That’s exactly what I’m wondering too. If the law and sentencing guidelines are supposed to be applied equally, then blocking access to Dover Port should carry consequences comparable to the M25 protests.

Don’t beat yourself up, mistakes like this happen, especially in an old house with pipes and wiring everywhere. Given the uncertainty about what’s underneath, I’d prioritize avoiding any more penetrations rather than trying to force a hidden fix. An angled flooring nailer or adhesive around the...