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Ok, this is the soil pipe situation. Some of the mortar has gone with just soil. I have smelled it coming from here. Any advice on a mortar repair would be appreciated. The house was built 1883 and the pipe is aspestos . Thanks

Thanks again. I haven't looked into it beyond the cracked /broken cement collar but I'm hoping it's just that which is causing it which is easy to repair (when the rain stops) it's just odd the smell doesn't occur when the toilet is flushed, only the sink tap run.

Thanks. Is that a job I can easily fix if it's the cause of the issue ?

Would this similar brand be good enough ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DGTLJX37?ref=emc_s_m_5_i_atc&th=1

Sound advice folks. Thanks again.

Same with the front door painted year after year with same results. Dulux so called weathershield.

Thanks folks, very helpful. JB Weld it is then!

I have (an) issue with sewage smell coming from downstairs kitchen sink when upstairs bathroom tap is used, but NOT when toilet flushed. Even more strange is it's intermittent. The concrete collar round the soil pipe where it meets the ground is cracked and needs pointing. Could it be that ?

I have photographed the back and front and posted in my op. JB weld with 3 metal oblong pieces of steel fixed like a suture shod do it then

Ok, thanks. The cold metal stitching seems very complex, but I have seen something called J B Weld which seems strong enough but my only concern is it's "Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects" so as it's a couple of feet from a pond it seems to risky unless it's ok when dry.

I have our old cast iron fire surround in the garden for a feature with a mirror behind. However it has broken in two and I need best advice for fixing it without having to get a welder please. Would something like a metal epoxy and metal staples from the back work? Again, it's only for...

You're all hilarious

I used Ronseal wet wood hardener on the rotten wood after I scraped the loose stuff out as it states that it turns rotten wood hard. I then filled with Everbuild wood filler (a single tube) sanded when dry and primed. Then painted with Weathershield.

The putty isn't blistering, it's the paint which is clearly illustrated. I'm over the putty now but it's getting personal with the paint and "Everbuild" so called wood filler.

Well I sanded the surface down and painted again and overnight it has already started bubbling with NO rain. I just can't believe this!

You try taking that failed putty (bad batch) out and the glass. It isn't easy. I'll ignore the supercilious sarcasm.

Thanks for that helpful advice.

Even worse I have just discovered. I have treated it with Ronseal wet wood hardener and will fill. What other option do I have?

I'll sand it down and give another coat.

And it has got worse, bubbling up. So much for Weathwrseal paint!