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Oh one other thing... If I want to render the face of the pillar (see pic) but not the other sides, could I use 2 x stop beads a few inches apart? If it was your house and you had a bit of time to put into it, how would you do it? Help a poor electrician out!!! Thanks!

Hi Guys, Any help with the following appreciated: We've knocked through into another room and have a catnic lintel installed for support. This beam has lots of holes in it. I'm after the best way to make good, either rendering the beam direct (if possible) or plasterboarding. If...

Hi Plaseterers! We've knocked an internal wall through and will soon install the box lintel. Building is 1960's, so generally sand/cement on internal blockwork throughout. The beam has lots of holes in it; does that mean I can render it in direct? Or is it best to board it like you would...

Hi Guys, About to take down a chimney stack and make good the roof... Re. Infilling the ridge board - Anyone know if I need to buy treated timber or not? And the roofing battens; Selco have treated timbers but don't mention about roofing use... will they be ok to use. Chimney hole is only...