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    Plastering a bare wall? Do I need a new plasterer?

    since the introduction of dot&dab and dry lining and the construction industry not giving opportunities ie apprentiships to train new plasterers . sadly some of the basic plastering skills have diminished. this is now the norm.
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    CJICDAILY LABOUR RATES

    i need some feedback on the reccomended daily work rates by the contractors joint industry council, which are for skilled100£ per day unskilled 50£.These figures are now available on the internet. ive got a vague idea of what kind of replies i`m going to get. try and keep it as clean as...
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    What should I pay for an architect and structural engineer?

    rather confusing u dont need planning perm so i assume its perm dev , why would the council require plans. look for a competant bulder&possible building notice. and get a quote. ive been building all my life and now using my experience n with CAD submitting drawings for planning and regs my fee...
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    van insurance

    hi my son had a transit van changred for a vw camper van insurance premium more than halved . the only difference is vw has tinted windows on the side. but is a lot bigger more secure &reliable and he can have a brew when ever he wants to very versatile motor
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    Are you bored?

    i have always thought timothy spal(auf wiedersien pet) was a god actor i never th ever thought he needed to do this type of stuff
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    Looking for some advice on Extension Prices please !

    traditional brick built 2 story rear extension10,00£ comprising of ground floor dining room and kitchen extension first floor bedroom extension new bathroom 19m2205sq. feet= 49£persq.foot The working drawing and spreadsheet can be adapted for traditional build designed around specific...
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    Should the UK be arming the Syrian rebels?

    we supplied the agents that they were using on each other why not finishn the job and give em the weapons
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    Unbelievable!

    some lawyer has found another wayof using the legal aid system ofmaking money
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    INTRODUCTION:- About me in and this proposal I present. I am a master builder with over 30 years...

    INTRODUCTION:- About me in and this proposal I present. I am a master builder with over 30 years practical experience in the construction industry mainly domestic from excavations drainage, foundations through to roofing and everything in between. It was a profession that came naturally to me a...
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    Written estimate for small claims action

    howmuch has the builder lost in fitting yoyr job in for example putting others off while doing yours
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    damp disaster!

    if ths house next door hass been approve by the council then the bco is responsible for this problem the bco has personnaly signed it off don`t let them get away with it find out which bco is responsible for your area and talk to h/her
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    Lofty whole home ventilation system - any good?

    check your insulation to see if the plastic has been lft on .if it has this can cause concensation
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    Should the UK be arming the Syrian rebels?

    in afghanistan they armed the rebels"mujahadin".who fought the russians and every body they considered to be infidels . i think they are now called "taluiban" , nough said
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    Garage Conversion Floor Level

    if your converting to living timber battens secured to the slab will do the job and you can add insulation under"thinsulate foli" . and getting acces for the services will be easy for boarding 1d use ply(screwed) avoid chipboard
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    Preparing floor surface for Vinyl

    whatever you do dont overlay with s latex this will seal the floor leading to damp problems in the futurecurerently your floor is breathing and moisture is evaporating
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    Forgot DPM

    get in touch with an asphalting firm
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    Stud Walls in New Extension - When to Build Them!?

    haveyou thought abou a timber floor no problems withaccess for plumbing and electrics
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    Self build Garage.

    mass fill concret to 2/3 courses below existing dpc donein a day with RMC saves onalbour costs and the brickies back
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    Self build Garage.

    dpc prevents rising damp engineering bricksb are moisdtureb resistant the mortar is`nt unless you have some form of internal heating system . during the freezing winter mionths frost will penetrate a single skin wall .if the building is used for non habitable purposes building regs sre not...
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    Dettached garage conversion

    any gardeno officen room not used for habitation does`nt require planning permission .but obviously if it`sgoing to be used asa a play room for children . all the electrics will have to be checked everything hasto be kidproof (indestructable) and if you do have planning or building reg problems...
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