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    ^woody^ replied to the thread 1st floor - floor joist crack.
    You probably need to glue and screw a ply plate to cover the joist both sides around all those notches, and a longer piece of ply to...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Mould in bedroom.
    I don't think it would. It does not have relevance to dealing with any condensation issue because no-one knows what %RH and at what °C...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Is this a party wall or not?.
    I'm still confused by this terminology Are you the building owner (having the work done) or an adjoining owner? Two neighbours are...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Fence Height on sloping Ground.
    You measure from the current highest ground level, not what it was decades ago. However that does not mean you can pile up new ground...
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    ^woody^ replied to the thread Mould in bedroom.
    Most condensation is lifestyle related. Occupants cause it in different ways by various means, and you should review any of the online...
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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...
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    ^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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    ^woody^ reacted to datarebal's post in the thread New slate choice for old slate roof with Like Like.
    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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