Search results

Thanks for your quick replys I wanted to know because the chimney needs repointing.

I am buying a house and strongly suspect lime mortar has been used. The walls are of brick construction and are cavity walls built in the 1920's. The mortar is crumbly when rubbed and has a white/grey look. Please can you confirm whether or not this is lime mortar. I have attached photos for...

house brickwork

I have a house which I expect to be 1920's, the walls are cavity walls. I will need to repoint the chimney this winter and will be repointing the whole house in the summer. My question is how do I know whether or not to use lime? What ratio would you suggest for the mortar mix...

Why would they construct a house with a plinth?

The above pic didn't turn out right I'll try again | | | | '\ '''\ ''''| ''''| ''''| Also the bottom and top is all brick and not rendered.

I'm in the process of buying a terraced house I ssuspect to be built around the 1920s, the walls on the outside look unusual and I would like to know if anybody knowe what they are called. They look like this from the side. | | | | \ \ | |

I'm am looking for peoples opinions on which is the cheapest mail order wholesaler. I think the cheapest Ive found is TLC Direct does anybody know anybody that is even more competitive with prices? They must be able to sell to general public and deliver. Thanks in advance!

I am planning on doing some diy electrical work and upon looking at my local councils charges im shocked at how high this is and if its legal bearing the below in mind. [/url] My council say it costs £113.40 for the building notice charge and they also say "For electrical work not carried out...

I am wanting to make a good strong work bench for everyday use and want it to last a lifetime. I am wondering what is the cheapest best wood to make it out of? I was thinking of using reclaimed railway sleepers as they would be well seasoned and can be got for a good price. If railway...