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Also check the output of the log burner - If you go above 5kw then you are supposed to have a vent fitted to allow air flow into the room. Most people think *******s but if there is ever a problem related to the log burner & the vent was not fitted then I am sure house insurance would be...

Thanks theoldun I had not heard of Rockwool Cavity bats before, I am really new to all this stuff. I had a quick look on google and think I found the ones you mention. http://www.condell-ltd.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=3893 I will look into this, as for the drain - someone had...

Hi We could really do with some advice with some stuff - we recently purchased an old house which is around 200 years old, the downstairs wet room we are gutting and removing everything except the toilet and hand basin. The issue is the drain where the water was running, there is a slight...

Sorry I do not understand the phrase GRC - GRP I went to view the property again today and had a close look at the area in the photograph. It turns out that the brick extension has sandstone blocks which have been covered over by the facia. I could see where screws have been used to hold...

Thanks very much for the reply. At a guess I would say that they are facias, we have under 28 days to complete on the property, I will go and take another look tomorrow. The brick extension at the front is built out from the sandstone house, I understand the method of pinning it makes a...

Hi All I am in the process of purchasing the above property, as you can see where the red outline is, this sandstone type block/brick effect has been chipped. I am just after some advice on the best way to repair this. If I was to nail a small horizontal and vertical piece of wood to...

I have a brickie tool in the shed, I did a year on the old YTS schemes doing building and learned a bit. Anyway i liked the idea of the brickie so purchased one. What i didnt like is the way you spread the mortar bed on the tool, When you go to place the brick on, the mortar bed is flat and...

Are you wanting to remove the plaster back to the brick/block surface? If so try using a hammer and bolster or a drill with bolster/chisel attached. You will be best off stating what your reasons are for removing plaster or what you are doing that way you will get more peoples advice. I...

Send me your email again Adrian and i will sort those plastering pdfs out for you, College isnt going too good for me, i wouldnt recommend it for learning plastering, (in my experience) its all about results in the tests you do on the computers, Theres not enough practical and too many...

When patching up, Remove any dust/loose material, Dampen down the area your patching to control suction, Use browning to cover the area, Rule off with a straight edge, Scrape back all around the edge of the area your patching, This is so the finish should blend in better, if done properly...

Got a new shower installed August last year, Was over £200, It is run off combi boiler. We havnt used it a great deal as we prefer bath, But decided to get 1 fitted with new bathroom suite. Anyhow there is a constant drip all the time now. I unscrewed the head and a bit of water poured...

This isnt a strong point but have tried. :oops: I used mix estimator and just put in 10m for height and 10m for length on wall 1. at 12mm thick. 10sq mtr = 10m Heigh 10m Long 12mm thick Heres what it came up with. Densities Sand 1.27 t/m3 Cement 1.7 t/m3...

I have taken a radiator off to plaster behind it when skimming a full wall, Had no probs but need advice. All radiators have thermostatic valves except 1 (i was told there has to be 1 radiator that doesnt have them but dont know why) anyhow i am wanting to plaster a wall in the kitchen but...

I have sent the files hope you got them alright. The gold trowel dvds are good but not very much is explained, It is more a case of him showing how good he is at plastering and making it look very easy until you have a go. However they were very useful to me, I also purchased some dvds...

goldtrowel do dvds for plastering, (Bonus DVD) FLAT RENDERING AND PEBBLEDASHING Part 1 PLASTERBOARDING SKIMMING PLASTER BOARDS FLOAT AND SET MAKING GOOD AND REPAIRS Part 2 GLUE (PVA) AND SKIM GLUE (PVA) FLOAT AND SET COVING FLOOR SCREEDING There are also people on ebay doing...

Hi Im new to plastering, Still at college but heres what i was told. Do opposite walls, That way you are not working on the same corner, In a room with 4 walls by the time you do 2 opposite walls then go on to the other 2 opposite, the previous walls should be hard enough that you wont...

Im in the North East between Middlesborough and Whitby. Im in the process of getting a van at the mo, Have a load of tools, Try to get the good stuff stainless steel. Might invest in stilts when i get going, axminster.com do them cheap I have a few jobs on here and there but your right...

Cheers Thermo / Jbonding / Freddie / Legs I will add bids of your input and get the assignment done tonight while at work. I am doing a Solid Plastering 1 day a week course over 2 years, In my 2nd year now. I bought dvds from gold trowel and a few others on venetian plastering etc...

Thanks that was great info, Im almost done now. The last part now says (a) Special care will nees to be exercised when working on the coloured recessed panels. What precautions would you recommend to ensure the brickwork is not stained by the rendering? Is there an outside masking tape...

Im sorry but the plans dont actually say if the recess panels hollow into the wall or hang proud over existing render. Only info i have is There are 4 coloured recessed panels, on the upper floor north west wall, which are to be finished in a coloured one coat rendering as a texture. I...