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    Skimming plasterboard in a bathroom

    Hmm, looks like I've got a bit more work to do. That's for the advice, that's a great help!
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    Skimming plasterboard in a bathroom

    I've nicked some space from the bedroom to extend the bathroom but I've used sound-bloc boards on the bedroom side and insulated the void. The green MR board is going to be along the side of the bath (which will have an overhead shower). I was hoping that after I've skimmed the wall and...
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    Skimming plasterboard in a bathroom

    I've just built a stud wall to extend my bathroom. I've used green water-resistent plasterboard but what type of plaster should I use to skim the boards? Once plastered, some areas will be tiled and some painted. Many thanks for any advice you can give.
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    Levelling Sloping Floorboards

    Putting furring pieces down is a good way but they need to be measured accurately and specially made. I assume the existing joists can't simply be packed up with some slate to the correct level? An alternative DIY-type solution would be to take up the floorboards and bolt/screw some new...
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    BUILDINGS INSURANCE : SUBSIDENCE CLAIM

    I work in this field. There are legal precedents which have been set down following various legal cases on such matters. In essence, a number of criteria must be met in order to pursue a successful recovery from a third party. The main test is to prove beyond doubt that the neighbour's...
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    Joining plasterboard wall to blockwork wall

    I live in a traditional 1880's mid terrace house. I have a tiny first floor bathroom in the rear two-storey addition. To increase the size of the bathroom I've taken down the rear internal block wall and built a plasterboard stud wall a couple of foot further into the rear bedroom. All has gone...
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