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Is there a website that explains (e.g. shows samples) of different types of render finish and how to achieve them? I read all sorts of descriptions - tyrolean/pebbledash/roughcast/sponged etc - and I'm sure that people are not all using the same descriptions for the same finishes. barry

Why am I not surprised that jasonb's pond looks fantastic?

I want a shallow pitch slate roof on an extension but can only get about 10 degree angle. I've read somewhere that shallow as this is can be done but needs to have "fully supported waterproof membrane" and the slates are then for aesthetics only. Anyone shed more light on this and/or...

I was planning to tongue and groove (fixed to battens) full height to ceiling on a bathroom wall but a friend says that the void behind has to be flame-proofed in some way according to building regulations? Anyone able to tell me anything about this? Thanks in advance.

When I try to open adobe attachments to incoming emails I get a blank internet screen with "Restricted Sites" at the bottom right-hand corner. I've tried changing privacy settings on Internet options-security-zones but no joy. Any ideas? It's really frustrating having these docs on my...

I have old, glazed ceramic tiles in my dining room and would like to install engineered wood floor on top. The tiles weren't laid very well originally and have differences in height between individual tiles up to about 3mm. Do I need to screed or self-level first, or will normal wood-floor...

I can buy beautiful solid oak at less than £40/metre locally. But then some T *** are prepared to pay almost as much for laminate!!!!

Do you really expect to get other people spending their own time to help you when your response to WYL's first answer was "T***"!!! If you search this forum you'll see that WYL gives loads of good advice to people, and most of them appreciate it. But then, some "T***" don't.

Check the floor level of the old outhouse. If necessary, lower it to below the internal floor level and/or install a french drain. Don't be tempted to install an injected dpc; they don't work, especially in stone walls. If this doesn't solve the problem, come back.

I installed "hotbar" free download to add greetings/emoticons to my emails. Worked ok but seemed to slow down my pc and I got loads of popup ads. Uninstalled but now when I open outlook I just get a toolbar and no messages showing (although at the bottom of the screen it lists how many...

Depends on conditions. If you're getting flood it probably means not deep enough, or not penetrating non-permeable layer? Also, you have to have fall from FD to soakaway. Percolation test is best way of predicting soakaway depth required (see www.pavingexpert.com).

Considering the number of posts and high level of interest/problems relating to "rising damp" I think this site might be of use. http://www.handr.co.uk/eiliterature/damp.html (Note to moderator: I have no connection with this site. Came across it during google search looking for answers...

see www.pavingexpert.com If you can't get your answer there, it probably doesn't exist!! GL

You might struggle with this. Ten years ago there were probably 50+ small platers around the country who could do this for you; I'd be surprised if you can now find more than 3 or 4! (Unless you look in Taiwan or Shanghai). The base material of your nozzles could be brass, zinc (or less...

If you decide to use a membrane, don't worry 'cos the new patio isn't going to go anywhere once laid (unless it's at an agle of 45')! Actually I wouldn't bother with a membrane. And I wouldn't do dabs at each corner of the slabs. That encourages ant nests and weeds. If that's what you did...

It shouldn't be necessary to lift existing before laying new, providing you've still got a good height between the top of the new patio and the DPC. Should be minimum 150mm. To stop weeds you could lay a membrane on the old before laying the new? Remember to give a fall away from the house to...

Depends on the opening/flue ratio, ventilation and the results of smoke test. If you decide not to have these thinks advised by a professional, I'd strongly recommend you fit a carbon monoxide detector in the room. Could save life(s).

If the sides of the opening are more than a few inches away from the sides of your basket you can use ordinary bricks rather than firebricks, and ordinary mortar mix. If they're too close, use fireclay mortar (ask at your local fireplace shop/builder's merchant). You can get a huge range of...

see this: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8228&highlight=efflorescence

I've got some good quality "carpet" underlay 9mm thick with foil backing, left over from carpeting other rooms. Would this be ok to use on top of ceramic tiled floor, underneath wood/laminate flooring?