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    Timber frame extension

    Ok folks Heres a few pictures of the nearly finished kitchen (units, appliances and flooring from B&Q) http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/cooking.JPG http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/theutility.JPG Remember the view from the window(the one with the temp basin...
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    Timber frame extension

    Tony_M can I ask why there is a grouping of 4 roof joists in the middle of the roof and what is the yellow covering over the exterior? There is a non structure stud wall (part of the timber frame)to be fixed between these joists and also it provided somewhere to fix the...
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    loft en-suite

    Hi Magico still lookin for a cheap skylight......B&Q in Guernsey Channel Island are selling some.....theres a few left call them on 01481 713005 and ask for Ken. He,s very helpfull You can get your local branch to get it for you. Regards
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    Timber frame extension

    The timber frame went up in 4 hours...... http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/timberframeroofjoists.JPG http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/roofjoists.JPG http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/roofjoists2.JPG Next, the window had to come out to gain access to the kitchen...
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    DRILLING IN TO BAD WALLS?????????????

    try drilling without the hammer action or use a cordless hammer drill (cheap as chips from B & Q) the percussions not so intrense as the mains equivalent. I had the same problem...my house was built in 1903 and the bricks were rather soft. Good luck. :)
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    Timber frame extension

    Have some more pictures from my archive location of the new kitchen http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/kitchenhereplease.jpg a picture of the old kitchen and bathroom http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/oldkitchen.jpg http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/oldloo.jpg We have to...
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    Finish for w/proof plasterboard

    Thanks lookin now.....
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    Timber frame extension

    Thanks.... heres the front of our house, built in 1903. http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/myhouse.jpg and the rear extension ripe for demolishing http://imagehost.darkernet.co.uk/i/rear1.JPG
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    Finish for w/proof plasterboard

    Thanks Easi-fill, is similar to Polyfiller /artex filler?
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    Timber frame extension

    Hi folks Been busy with a project we started 18 months ago, a fair few ups and downs and changes on the way but we are nearing completion. Hopefully, when I get the time, I will submit a few photos and hint/ tips pitfalls soon. In the mean time I have a few photos of the property before we...
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    Finish for w/proof plasterboard

    Im in the process of dry lining my bathroom ceiling with w/proof plasterboard and was wondering what would be the best cost effective/DIY finishing solution. Im no good at plasterering so thats out of the question. Thanks
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