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Zampa? Ok I'll ask the question this way. Q. Is it ok to put stabiliser onto sound smooth painted surfeces before applying highbuild, or should i agressively key it?

Bonjour, i have to re-render some of my exterior wall with high build. Some of it is flaky and i can rub, stabilise, and high build ok, however theres uneven bits i want to put high build on that has sound smooth render on it. my question is - on the sound parts of the wall do i need to...

Hello, the bargeboard around the house is badly flaking off, i am planning to powerhose it off but theres some stubborn areas. my question is would it be ok just to get as much off, sand down the bits that dont come off, repaint with undercoat then apply overcoat? Wouls you see the...

sounds like your walls might be retaining damp within them.

Ok thanks, i'm now a bit confused, do you mean a gloss interior paint or exterior? I just dont know where i can get this range of colours you say, I'm talking b&q or something here. Any brand names i should look out for? also would a matt finish be suitable. Thanks I'm a real beginner.

I was looking at hammerite and they have only 8 colours. is there an alternative with more choice?

Hello, im looking to repaint our garage doors, but the choice of colours are very limited. so i was thinking would it be possible to use car spray on the doors? surely it would have the same anti-aging properties. thoughts?

Hi, my roof is in a state with moss and debris collated over many a year. I was thinking about powerhosing the roof to lift the moss and give the tiles a new lease of life. They are about 30 years old and are a traditional clay type. Is there anything I should do after powerhosing? Do i...

Hi i have been quoted varying rates for diff flexi floor adhesive to go on wooden floor then tile on top. The best quote from a tiler suggested using larsen flexible adhesive, does anyone rate this?

Hello we have 1st generation double glazing with a 6mm gap between panes. Is there a good heat insulation window technology that would retain the frames at 6mm, or will i just have to replace the lot and go for a 12mm gap instead?

I'm hoping it will fill the imperfections on the outer masonary, which is beginiing to flake off, some large clumps. You say its a paint - but is there not a small pebble going through it?

thanks mate

I dont know what you call it, but i need to know where i can buy something that will stop the rain coming down the chimney. it seems to be the cause of some damp, does anyone know where to buy one and what its called? thanks

Has anyone used this product, is it easy to apply / scrape off to level? Do i need to key the exisitng wall for it to stick properly? your thoughts would be welcome

Strimm the hell out of your garden, clear the lot. Then: Glyphosate the roots and stumps that are left, keep kids and cats out of the garden, return about 1-2 weeks later and use a tiller to toss the dead roots up. I would then recommend Glyphosate over all the turnover soil (just in...

cheers mate, so the rain down the chimney pot is prob not the case? more chance of it being penetrative damp? I suppose a few coats of sealer wont do any harm.

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Hello, im trying to find the source of the wall salts that come and go 'weather permitting'. i have traced the 'salts' to the centre of the chimney breast, that meant to me it was the lead flashing. I went up on the roof to inspect and it all seemed ok, i even noticed the salts coming...

thanks mate, have you any product names i should look out for?

Hello, my tiles on the roof looked very dated with numerous moss growths and bird sh1t droppings everywhere. I cant afford to replace the tiles so was waondering if there was a product that can freshen up the look of them, possibly a paint or sealer of some sort. any ideas?