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    Chimney (Temp) Support / Removal

    Padstar think of it this way. Average brick weight 2kg then your mortar and the pots. The roof structure not robust enough to hold the chimney just on top of the roof line. If you took out the chimney from the first floor and ground floor you'd have to have structural supports calculated to...
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    Chimney (Temp) Support / Removal

    Wait. Don't bother as it just going to cause issues. Can understand you wanting to get on with jobs but i had my stack removed to under roof level then took rest out myself. Mine was in a terrace on a party wall only serving me so a simply task. But wow what a dirty messy job. You have a...
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    Garden shed and other projects

    Well just stopped for a brew and to check if i worked at MFI or Ikea in a past life.. Yes i gone and made to left hand side panels to my shed. Luckily i only clad and painted one. Oooh well it's all exciting stuff
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    Hot Tub area? Ideas needed.

    Ian AKA Stephen Malley LOL.
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    Hot Tub area? Ideas needed.

    Ian i been looking and when you way up the cost of timber and continued treatment it not too bad. Savoy timber got some that nice. But i'd stretch those purse strings to a cladding so you can seal in the frame and insulation.
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    I’m in - NHS responder.

    Good news. Hopefully have your passion and get up and go doing good soon mate.
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    Hot Tub area? Ideas needed.

    Yes they do need looking after and cleaning but worth it. You could make a 4 x 4 timber frame round it giving you room to fit in 100mm celotex boards and then clad that with a hardwood shiplap. Pop some of small shelves near each seat and a cedar set of steps too.
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    Garden shed and other projects

    Cheers Ian. Just a gentle slope to the rear. Felt for the time being then pop some slates over that then i see some cheap enough.
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    Shiplap on an outside wall

    Pop on https://www.tarmac.com/blocks/toplite/ and have a nosy at the specs.
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    Shiplap on an outside wall

    Should be ok Colin. Did you put gravel or broken brick in before the soil ??
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    Garden shed and other projects

    Well did a bit today on the shed. Finished the back panel and started cutting the OSD to make the sides. Had a tri to get some shopping and do some washing etc so will crack on in the morning,
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    Shiplap on an outside wall

    First i'd have a try at taking 2 inch of the render off at the bottom all the way along and put a bead on. Then drill some drain holes along the bottom. If inside the bedding area is a solid bottom it needs drainage to stop it staying too wet or put a liner in the flowerbed.
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Yeah.. Cash or card at local builders merchant for the joists. t & g OSD and insulation etc you bound to get a good deal. And if you look hard you can penny pinch by checking out a few sites that have mis measured roof lanterns. Some good deals out there on the bespoke ones as they need to...
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Check this site out. Give you a rough idea of kit. Not the one i was looking at. If i remember will let you know https://www.fibreglassroofingkits.co.uk/roof-kit-builders
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    Garden shed and other projects

    Well decided to start my shed as weather nice and can't do anything indoors yet. Just an 8 x 4 to store bikes. Started on the base this afternoon and the rear side. Using 3 x 2 and sterling board with a shiplap cladding. The base is 18mm with 3 x 3 bearers. The rear is 11mm Sterling with a...
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Wow. Can't remember the website but one of them gives you the option to calculate everything you need to do it yourself.
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    I’m in - NHS responder.

    Mottie i know you want to get cracking but i think they didn't expect such a overwhelming response. Check your junk email in case a reply in there. Don't forget they will have to sort out the logistics of who doing what and where.
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    Roof window flashing problem

    Please please tell us you didn't pay all up front.
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    Roof window flashing problem

    Yes again from me its wrong. Too dam lazy to cut the tiles and i'd say they used the wrong flashing kit as is not the one for plain tiles by the looks of it. They need to be stripped out totally and refitted by someone who knows what they are doing. Also not sure if it just the picture or...
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    Time for Marshall law

    Well have you seen the queues of cars trying to get to the Peak District . People just don't listen.Police were telling them to go home. Should of fined them 200 quid a car. Bring on the army i say.
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