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    COST PER SQ/FT TO BUILD - Northern Ireland

    Hi im considering building a 1600 sq/ft bungalow country dwelling. Does anyone know what the average cost is per sq/ft? I assume prices in Northern Ireland may vary from the UK mainland, but surely not by much if any. Do the prices include electrics/plumbling/kitchen & bathroom...
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    Repair roof before selling the house????

    Our bungalows roof seems to require a lot of work. Most of the rafters from the top and running down a few foot are quite damp. I think its all coming from the ridge tiles somehow, but I don't really know how to be sure. Is there a way of telling for sure where its coming in from? Im also...
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    Which Saw?

    I need a saw that would be used for cutting long lengths of wood for door frames and for fascia boards. Would a circular saw be best or what other types would you recommend?
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    Sand Cement Ratio for building a garden wall

    Hi I have a garden wall that was unfinished and Im going to build the rest of it up. My question is what sand / cement ratio is best to use for this?
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    Didnt scratch the scratch coat.....help!!

    I'm going to sound pretty useless, but I put the "scratch coat" onto the brick surrounding the bottom of my house but didnt realise I actually had to put scratches into the cement.....the cements dry now. Will this mean theres no point in appliyng the finish coat or can I still proceed? Any...
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    Rendering in November/December

    I have to render part of the walls on the outside of my house and I am wondering is it ok to do this sort of job at this time of year? Will I need to wait longer than normal for drying? The old render seems to be about an inch or so thick so the new render will be the same. Any help...
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