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    dpc installation

    was the dpc on a roll but you say stickey? what are you building if it is a cavite wall then you dont stick anything outer wall goes up ontop of dpc every 6 courses of bricks the wall ties go then on the inside courses of blocks they are tied together so carnt slip someone correct me if i am...
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    When to start cutting back ?

    paul i have looked at the photos the hedge is ready 2 cut do the top and sides now with conifer it is best 2 cut twice a year if you want it really neat doing both sides keeps it narrow you would be surprised how wide it gets if only one side is cut i work as a gardener hope this helps you
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    laying paving slabs

    chimpboy did you look at that web site like water off a ducks back wobbitpoo its ok i wasnt offended
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    laying paving slabs

    r896neo i don't see anyone on this site helping this guy i am sorrey that i offended you
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    laying paving slabs

    take a look at ( pavingexpert.com) it has helped me allot
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    HEDGE and busy body neighbour trimming it into my bondary.

    talk 2 them and tell them your concerns
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    Putting up some fencing....stuck....

    you will need five posts 100mm times 100mm times 3m length/ two 1.8m times 1.8m fence panels and your gate and your trellis and 5 bags of postcrete were iis the fence going
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    Putting up some fencing....stuck....

    hi the gravel boards on the bottom of a fence are usually used 2 level things up say if one side is 3inches higher than the other it just prevents the soil from cumming into contact with the fence bottom so the gravel board rots not the fence panel so if your site is level you don't need the...
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    driveway clean up

    this might sound daft but try a bit of sharp sand just on 1 or 2 blocks work it about a bit with a small block of wood like your sanding it might just rub it off
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    Garden levelling - dig down or build up?

    i hope you have alot of spare time thats alot of work if you dig out you do now you will have 2 retain the soil with a wall or something and is there another garden 2 the right because a 6ft fence your side is then 3ft on the other
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    plaster boards what type

    so now i know what i am on with looks like i will have 2 get started i am feeling tired just talking about it many thanks roughcaster will update you on my progress but dont expect it 2 happen overnight rich
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    plaster boards what type

    as the cost of foil backed board isn't allot more money i think i will go with that unless you think otherwise and will it be the same plaster on the foil backed or is it a special plaster many thanks 4 this advise rich
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    plaster boards what type

    thanks roughcaster it will be skimmed so that is 12.5 square edge foil backed 8*4 boards put the * because couldn't find the times button
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    plaster boards what type

    roughcaster would you use the same boards 4 the stud walls and would they be squar edge boards
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    plaster boards what type

    roughcaster thanks 4 that and i am not planning 2 skim it myself
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    plaster boards what type

    hello i am about 2 pull down a kitchen ceiling what would be the best plasterboard 4 the job it is in a bungalow so is straight bellow the loft space is it best 2 use the one with the foil backing if not what would you guys suggest 2 use thanks 4 reading this hope someone can help a novice
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    wiring a new washing machine

    thanks andy 4 taking time 2 answer this all the work is being checked by my electricia so if i do make any mistakes i will get a good telling off yes and an even bigger bill 2
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    wiring a new washing machine

    the washing machine is in anew utillity room
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    wiring a new washing machine

    washing machine about 4 years old so out of warrantey so is this the best way 2 do it thanks
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    wiring a new washing machine

    insted of the unswitched socket would i be better off putting a flex outlet face plate then take plug off washer run flex upto fused connection unit is this safer :?:
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