Recent content by richiecafc

Thanks again for the responses! Really appreciate you guys taking the time. I don't think this is dry rot, the cuboidal cracking is quite small, there is no fungus visible, also the rotted wood (on the horizontal beam anyway) has lightened and is fibrous in texture..might be a combination though...

Thanks for the replies! Much appreciated! I've been working as a carpenter/roofer/all sorts during lockdown (best part of a year now) but I know that's not long and I still have a lot to learn. Would love to take some time to do some qualifications! The notches on the diagonal piece are...

Hello! DIyer here.. however this job seems beyond me.. I'd really appreciate some opinions on what you guys think would be a reasonable solution - some context/knowledge/insight, before I'm swamped in quotes. Or in the event I decide to do it myself. This is my mum's house, and the diagonal...

Hi, I'm totally new to the forums so bear with me! I'd appreciate all of your opinions on some DIY. I am trying to resolve a damp issue with my mother's converted garage - I find the design of the garage pretty bizarre with the slope into the centre, the gutter is very uneven and doesn't...

a damp studio