Search results

  1. Untitled

    Untitled

  2. S

    4.5 metres Bi-fold doors, how do I fix the top???

    Most systems are bottom running, with top guides, which reverse when the doors go over a certain height parameter. If you can advise on the system you propose to fit, I can offer a fitting guide.
  3. S

    How to remove a brick from a fireplace

    Sounds like a plan - thanks Andy, much appreciated
  4. S

    How to remove a brick from a fireplace

    Hi, I'm "renovating" a red brick fireplace, and have spent a good deal of time removing tile adhesive from the bricks, and sand/cement from between the bricks to allow me to renew. However, annoyingly, amongst the red bricks (on the edges) are 2 x "aeriated" bricks (same dimensions as...
  5. S

    Attempting to open up a fireplace??!!

    Hi Mikey, This looks somewhat like I found when I unearthed my fireplace! I'm going to repoint and use as a fire or insert a woodburner. Cheers Nick
  6. S

    Fireplace Mortar / Cement / Repointing

    Hi, I have recently opened up a fireplace in my home, and intend to use this, primary as a wood burning fireplace, then insert a woodburner when my budget allows (image below) I have exposed brickwork (beneath tiles) surrounding the external face of the fireplace up to about 4 feet on the...
  7. S

    Cleaning Up Brick Fireplace / Ideas

    Hi, Myself and my girlfriend recently purchased a 1930's terraced house, and yesterday uncovered a previously tiled and blocked up fireplace. We're really happy with our find, but unsure what to do next. Ideally, we'd like to have it clean, and repointed, and insert a woodburner, with...
  8. Fireplace

    Fireplace

  9. Random

    Random

  10. S

    Fixing plastic back box to damaged plasterboard wall

    That's a great suggestion!, thank you. Only problem I can forsee is getting inside the hole enough to get a screw into the wood - I have an electric driver but not sure it will fit!
  11. S

    Fixing plastic back box to damaged plasterboard wall

    Hi, Recently had my house rewired, and following this, a plasterer worked throughout, skimming in some areas, and others fixing dry walling. In one location, he relocated a hole for the socket with the wires hanging for me to install a plastic back box (with retaining clips). However...
Back
Top