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^woody^ replied to the thread Looking for some advice on framing a wall-hung toilet.If you fit cement board to the face, it will significantly stiffen the whole timber frame up. And if need be, run some horizontal braces... -
^woody^ replied to the thread Is this a party wall or not?.Yes, but are you in the process of having an award drawn up? Is this surveyor a joint surveyor or is another surveyor involved? If an...
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^woody^ replied to the thread New slate choice for old slate roof.The suppliers will tend to give long warranties for their products, so that can provide added assurance. My experience with artificial...
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I've seen cement fibre slates fail in 12 years . There is the Glendyne alternative to Welsh and more economical . There are some decent...
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^woody^ replied to the thread damp guarantee.Surely, you have insurance to cover you? In any case, would they not claim on the 30 warranty not against you? For mould to exist...
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^woody^ replied to the thread New slate choice for old slate roof.Consider how long you will be living there or on this earth. You won't recoup the costs of expensive slate in any future sale or if you...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Canopy Installation - New Build.Is the canopy falling back towards the house? Or the flashing below the tile level? It's poor design and/or poor work. That is not...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Do I need the architect to submit to planning?.Applications for planning permission have to be correct, and have to meet certain national and local criteria in terms of what is...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Is this a party wall or not?.TBH, in not clear what the issue is. Boundaries, PW Act and ownership etc are all different things. The PWA can only apply to party...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Any tips to get lead mate neat?.Don't be afraid to use masking tape
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^woody^ replied to the thread Any tips to get lead mate neat?.A bit of fairy liquid in with the water helps. Also a smooth, flat wet piece of timber just a bit wider than the joint can give it a...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Replacing Fascia - Side of House.Whilst water may sit on such a fascia and enter the wall from the top or drip off the bottom, the wall is a cavity wall so water would...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Is this a party wall or not?.It's defined in section 20 (b) of the Act Type B: A wall that stands wholly on one owner's land but is used by two or more owners to...
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^woody^ replied to the thread Roof help!.If the roof was not a problem and leaking due to the lap for the past 35 years, there's no reason why it should be a problem if the...
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^woody^ replied to the thread LEAKING ROOF OR CONDENSATION?.Condensation is not a defect. The membrane should be breathable and if so will be allowing condensation moisture to pass outward The...
