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  1. geraldthehamster

    OSB3 Waterproof PVA V's D4 PVA

    Glueing OSB to a garage roof?? What are you glueing it to?
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    EPDM prep

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you only need to glue both roof and rubber for the edges, where you're using contact adhesive? I just applied the water-based to the deck, with a roller.
  3. geraldthehamster

    Routing speaker cables through thermally insulated plasterboard

    That hot ball is going to work on polystyrene, but I don't see it working on PU-backed insulated plasterboard. The OP is going to have to make a channel, as suggested, then make good afterwards.
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    Fitting OSB3 for EPDM

    It's possible for one person to get 8' x 4' OSB sheets onto a roof. Lean the sheet against the wall. or against one of the joists inside the building. Lift the bottom onto something so you can get your hands underneath. Place hands underneath, lift the board as high as you can till it wants to...
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    Stop drill from wandering

    What is it wondering?
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    Which direction to lay flooring (with pic)?

    Yes, left to right. I was thinking aesthetically. No idea about expansion and contraction.
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    Which direction to lay flooring (with pic)?

    I'd run them lengthways myself, for no particular reason
  8. geraldthehamster

    Help completing a Garden Room

    Yes. you need a footing round the edge to support the wall. The floor is just for walking on and putting things on. In the real world of garden rooms, your floor slab would probably be perfectly adequate to support the walls. However, for proper footings dig a trench a couple of feet deep (you'd...
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    Trimming skirting whilst in situ

    I've never understood why it was permitted to sell angle grinders with lock-on switches. This was the story about the fatal consequences of using a saw blade in a grinder, that I recalled: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1172118/DIY-enthusiast-died-improvised-power-tool-sliced-neck.html
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    Paint to woodstain

    Would it be less hassle to buy more shelves?
  11. geraldthehamster

    Cut purlin- big deal or not?

    Bear in mind whatever you do that even a twin wall flue usually needs 60mm clearance from combustible material (or whatever distance the flue manufacturer specifies)
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    How can I finish this end off?

    In what world does a piece of plastic look better than a wet verge?
  13. geraldthehamster

    Permitted Development

    If this is for the Mail, can we help them to find a way to blame Muslims, foreigners or gay people?
  14. geraldthehamster

    Occupancy of Land

    Adverse possession only occurs if the land has been occupied without the owner's permission. If permission was given, permission can be revoked.
  15. geraldthehamster

    Smoke/Weed Smell Coming Through Chimney Breast

    Damn sight quicker and easier just to get on and do it. And you certainly don't want to start a war with your neighbours.
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    Smoke/Weed Smell Coming Through Chimney Breast

    There's your answer then. Remove some floorboards and seal everything up
  17. geraldthehamster

    Smoke/Weed Smell Coming Through Chimney Breast

    No possibility it's wafting in via ill-fitting windows?
  18. geraldthehamster

    Blown vinyl vs Anaglypta ?

    I like woodchip
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    Roof missing gutter

    And why does the gutter have a bow in it?
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