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    odd material in door frame/asbestos?

    UK house built 1978 A few years ago I had my internal doors replaced, only just got round to planning a minor repair on this door strike plate cut out. I expected it to be solid wood to the adjoining wall, but there seem to be some kind of plaster/cement board (behind the wood splinters)...
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    Melted wires in heater almost causes fire

    6 months ago I bought a 1200w infrared panel heater for a relative. This was based on good experience with one I have had for 6 years. The manufacturer didn't sell in the UK anymore, so I picked another one somewhat at random with some research. Infrared heating in the UK doesn't seem widespread...
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    instant concrete wall foundations

    Ok pictures at //www.diynot.com/network/jd1980/albums/ since that picture was taken, I have removed the majority of the old foundation. So the new wall will be single skin and tied to the retaining wall. Depth of trench will be dug to around 30cm. I want the simplest method...
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    removing old garden wall foundations

    Sorry for the long post, not sure how much is relevant. //www.diynot.com/network/jd1980/albums/3032 As can be seen in the picture, I am in the process of removing an old garden wall/building replacement. The picture shows the old brick wall removed and the retaining wall behind it...
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