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Picking up on your other post about plastering over tiles. Been there done it and it worked fine. In my case the tiles were sound and stuck securely. I mixed up some diluted PVA applied with a brush and then skimmed over with one coat plaster. It's been up for 5yrs. I dont know the...

Basecoat, I'm sold on the product. I'll certainly give it a go. It doesnt claim to be anything more than a guide and a template for stacking mortar/bricks and by the looks of it, it achieves that well.

I'm insulating solid walls using celotex/kingspan. My method will be:- 1. Fix 50mm treated batten to top and bottom of the wall. Leaving a gap of 2400mm 2. In fill the gap between the battens with 50mm Kingspan. It should be a nice tight fit and each board will butt the other. 3...

I dont think anyone is suggesting you will be become a skilled, expert bricklayer off the back of using the bricky tool. Obviously, you will need the Bricklaying DVD to reach that level competency :D http://www.ableskills-dvd.co.uk/bricklaying-dvd.htm

Basecoat, Any good for bricking up a window? I mention this tool in my recent thread. http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53581 The only problem I can see is there appears to be quite an overhand either side. Would that be a problem? How wide is the tool? My windows are 1700mm...

Not as far as I know but then who know's what Mr Brown has planned :shock: I'm a combination of a DIYer who is prepared to take on anything and a Kevin McCloud type with a 'vision', EQUALS plenty of changes :)

Cheers for the reply I wonder if I can get away without the thermalite blocks as I'll be putting up thick Kingspan insulation boards on the inside anyway. I've seen the bricky tool in operation at one of the shows and it looks pretty simple to put up a wall. One of the most important...

I have several windows to brick up (see photo). The walls are solid 9". Is it OK to use a single skin of bricks? On the internal walls I will be cladding them with kingspan, before covering with plasterboard. The gap between the single skin of bricks and the Kingspan will not be visible...

Gasmonkey, Cheers for your reply. Ok - You confirm it's a valve It would have a handle for turning on/off but they removed that. Presumambly when the previous owners requested disconnection. So are you saying that the service pipe from the mains is cut, crushed or otherwise...

I cant comment on the structural integrity of the block work but from what you describe I would be equally as concerned. I would definitely contact your BCO officer, describe the condition of the block work and see what he says. They can often attend site at short notice for a quick...

Jon, I'd open up a new thread, some people just skip over old threads if the subject heading isn't of interest. You seem to have some unique factors involved in your project. Also, if you can get some photos and upload them, that really helps people get a handle on your job. Good Luck...

My walls are solid 9", so I want something that can go all the way through from one side. This is the wall cutter I was looking at. It can cut to a depth of 10", which is ideal. http://www.hss.com/g/7131/Wall_Cutter__Low_Dust.html They also do a 14" diamond disc cutter, which looks a beast...

Interesting they cut the hole on the same day. I was going to prop mine, cut and bed the lintel in. Leave it a few days to set and then cut the hole for the window. I've got six openings to make, so by the time the mortar for the lintels has dried out I'll be ready to start slicing holes in...

Good to hear all went well. I will be using strongboys on a ground floor opening - see my previous post:- http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52831 The first floor opening will be similar in size to yours. The walls are supporting joists for a flat roof. Not a huge weight I would...

Resurrecting this post as It's a similar job to mine. Wasn't the answer to supporting his window opening from one side to use 'Strongboys'?

I bought the property 'as seen'. The capped off gas pipe was easily seen and no gas appliances were present. If I get stuffed for the bill, it's down to me.

I am listening and I'll repeat what I said previously. or anyone other than Transco.

Tony, I think u'd do yourself a favour by deleting your previous post. Rarely do people expose their identity on the net and even rarer do they do it and also say they will break the law. I'm no CORGI expert but I think they would not look very favourable on your previous post. I know...

Cracking idea - So is wood a stable enough surface for acrylic paint? I cant afford for this stuff to start coming off on a hard wear area like the stairs.

Tony, You may well be right that if a supply has been disconnected for over 12 months they will make me pay the £600 to have a new supply installed. It defies logic why Transco can get away with it and install a new pipe when a existing untested pipe may be perfectly usable. OK .... if those...