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Hi, I have a front drive that's pretty roughed up after 4-5 yrs. It was laid badly by someone of course, but would now like to re-do it properly with crazy/block paving. The thing is, I have a large tree as you can see, and I'm suspecting that the roots are upheaving the concrete/surface...

We'll probably go for the gloss option then. When you sand in the middle, doesn't that mean that you sand the first gloss layer off though?? Also, regarding the bottoms/tops of doors - you said to double-treat or something. Should I gloss these parts a third time or something then??

Is it general consensus that EPDM rubber is the best thing to put on top?? How does it compare to a "paint-on" rubber coating? What are other people's experiences??

Thanks, I'll use the website as a back-up then. But I was searching for the best technique to seal/treat this door - but I can't come up with a comprehensive guide. Can anyone help me - just briefly - what tins to buy, which should be put on first and how many layers?? :oops:

after some reading, it sounds like I might have to use salt neutralisers? The plaster might be getting wet from beneath if its touching a DPC... But this wall is so shabbily done, i dont even think they put a DPC in.

Ummm how do I do a systematic search for all these causes of dampness?? I'm completely new to all this! Thanks for the aid

In terms of treating, what is best to use and what treatment do I apply first? There're so many types of wood sealants/stains/primers/treatments!! I'm completely new to all this. And I'm assuming, since its an outdoor setting, that it needs 2-3 coats of whatever I use? If you say I should...

haha i dont actually have the measurements on me! I don't mind what the design is at the end of the day. As long as it lasts and it's effective as a weather-resistant door. 1) Would this do as a simple door: https://www.doordeals.co.uk/eMerchantPro/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=46&idproduct=741...

The size is a little shorter than a normal sized door and i think its slightly less wide too. I think treated timber and plywood might be too troublesome... unless you can provide a site that can teach me how to do it as well as providing the source of materials! But I think a hardwood...

I have an outdoor covered walkway (could be called a long porch) and some guy pulled off the roof on top due to some misunderstanding... another story, another time... So basically we need to re-do the darn roof. I've included some pictures of the damage it has taken due to the rain and a...

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OK I have more pics and info Basically, I'm not too sure of the foundations and stuff, but another person built this little house that's in the garden. Its got brick walls (double layer?) and its sitting on what I assume to be inadequate amounts of foundation. Apparently it was a very shabby...

Thanks woody for your reply - I think I saw you on another topic regarding damp! I will add more details later this evening perhaps and I'll attach a few pictures to give you an idea.

Thanks guys, The ledged and braced door wouldnt really fit the style of the building at all. Going on the idea of using a "normal" looking door, how do I best go about it?? For example, will the above poster's suggestion of using an engineered core be a bad idea for me?? More ideas...

Hi! I have a small building in my garden that was built, unfortunately, by some rubbish builders. It currently has a few problems... The one I'd like to ask about is the fact that there is often mould and damp on the walls. I realise the best way is probably just to knock it down and do it...

Hi, I have a small 'building' in my garden that requires a door that is a little smaller than the usual dimensions you can buy in stores. So the solution, I think, is just to buy a solid wood door, cut to shape and somehow treat it to be waterproof and weather resistant. Could someone please...