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    How come the bricks don't just fall off?

    no wonder its all curved, not a level or string line in site :D Very impressive, I wonder if has anything to do with whatever is in the bucket he keeps dipping the bricks in ?
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    Where (and if) to place dpc

    ^^^^^^^ agreed
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    Damp Patch on Parapet Wall

    it looks like something is out of square as the lead is not running parallel to the roof !!!!!!!
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    Damp Patch on Parapet Wall

    yes you can, you can put a cascading tray in
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    Where (and if) to place dpc

    It certainly wouldn't do it any harm and maybe a little flaunch to help any moisture run away to the edge of the concrete
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    NOT on benefits and cant seem to get cavity wall insulation

    Me and my partner both work and got our house done through the local council, maybe worth contacting your council see if they are running any initiatives
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    parapet wall not yet built

    Yes built in as the wall goes up, they sit in the cross joint (vertical joint)
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    Where (and if) to place dpc

    It most certainly needs one, If I was doing the job then I'd run 2 course of brick round first then put the dpc on that, a dpc straight on top of the concrete is a total waste of time externally but normal practice internally, you could put the dpc on top of the first block but that would mean...
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    Old lintels with 100mm bearing?

    with a span of 1800mm the lintel should have a bearing of at least 150mm, with the old pillar of 300mm in the middle, it would have meant two spans of 750mm where a 100mm bearing would have been sufficient as the lintel would have had support in the middle, do as the structural engineer says and...
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    Laser Levels for bricklaying

    used for setting up levels, then when at dpc level, use profiles with gauge tape and you won't need to check again
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    glow worm compact 100e

    Hi just a quick question My boiler is playing up, heats the water fine but Heating side is a no go, the boiler is constantly making a noise, bit like a rattle/rumble sort of noise is the best I can describe it, when heating is selected, the demand light comes on and the boiler tries for about...
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    Is this a decent price for a Complete Bathroom Refurb

    And make sure you rinse the bath properly when you empty it :lol:
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    Is this a decent price for a Complete Bathroom Refurb

    Looks like a tidy job on the pictures and I bet has added more than 3k to the price of the property
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    Just had Survey from Hell on House we are buying....

    Anything can be repaired, its all a matter of cost and distruption, Its not a big job to lower the ground level to solve the issue of the dpc being too low The roof may just need some new timbers and reslating As for the cellar just watch films with water in and pretend its 3d lol, maybe the...
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    Vapour Control Layer

    Has it recently been built as it could just be condesation from the building drying out, we did one a year ago on top of an existing garage and the roof space looked like it had been hosed down it was that wet, took a while to dry out, but fine now !!
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    Katie Hopkins

    probably on tv to comply with equality and diversity as she certainly is a few sandwiches short of a picnic !!!!!!!
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    Builder overcharging?

    jeez when will people learn to stop feeding the fire ????
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    work boots

    I've had these boots before, very comfortable and no breaking in required http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-bolster-safety-boots-honey-size-7/87720
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    Faux Brick Panels

    Anybody ?
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    Builder overcharging?

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