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Hi all, I know of people who need some plastering/ rendering that are struggling to find anyone. They live about 10 miles SW of Worcester, have a had a report specifying the required work & now need someone to do the work. Anyone available or know of someone? Cheers

Hi all, Currently at roof level on a dormer bungalow, and no detailing (architects worth every penny) for dormer cheeks. Knauf exterior aqua-panels seems to be preferred, anyone know of alternatives? The cheeks will be k-rendered as is upper portion of external walls, so that is a major...

I'm doing a new build, and thinking of investing in a plasterboard hoist/lifter. Anyone recommend a decent one.

I'm currently into a 3 bed newbuild, approaching chamber height & considering Eco-joists, particularly for a 4.5m span. Anyone any experience with these?

Hi all, I'm into a new build and using Heidelberg cement, because that's what my supplier supplies, and I'm having some mixed results with the quality of the mortar. Some mixes seem to vary quite a bit from one course to another and some mixes seem noticeably weaker. Before you ask, I am...

Hi all, Have built Orangery- that is a conservatory with attitude. Can't decide the best way to roof it though. Options are, either timber framed with rebates or glazing bars etc or a purpose built conservatory roof in metal and plastic or any other brilliant ideas. It must come out at...

I posted this in trade talk yesterday, with no joy. It was obviously not as pertinent as "Which work trousers for pie eater" which got 8 replies!? Any plasterers have any reservations about rendering fibolite blocks? Reasons for asking is that a, plasterer has said that they dry too fast for...

Hello again all, I've got an enquiry regarding a 9" block wall to be rendered then painted. I personally have no qualms about using plasmor fibolites, have used them on innumerable occasions and think that they would do the job admirably. Obviously with a suitable eng dpc and coping...

Looking for a reasonable multi-purpose blow torch. Some plumbing use but suitable for other uses, ie decorating & other use etc. Pref using propane bottle, any suggestions which would be the best to buy & where from?

My beautiful daughter (no2) got a first in her degree today & I am chuffed & absolutely over the moon & possibly slightly piffed.

Hi again all, Just put in a price for re-pointing in proper lime mortar and wondering how my price compares with the going rate wheresoever you are? -Using own tower scaff. On an unrelated thread-- Hired a digger for long weekend & it piffed down the entire day yesterday- first real...

Need a new seat belt for van mot, bought one off t'internet from Breakeryard .com- very good response. didnt arrive, phoned up, & they said it was delivered yesterday am. Turns out they have a very good likeness of my signature for it too. also turns out as luck would have it that the depot...

Hi all, Just given a price for an extension locally (Lincs, back of beyond) 3 sided comes out 3.5 mts x 4mts in commons , later painted not by me, Fibolite block, hip roof with Rosemary tiles. Couple of sockets, one light, heating done by client. No drainage required, and fairly simple...

Hi all, Am starting a new "spec" build soon , 3 bed bungalow. I have heard that in the not too distant future, incoming regs will render internal block skins a difficult option. Questions are :- Any truth in the rumour? Is there a viable alternative? & would Fitting a couple of solar panels...

Hi all, Built a shiny new pool last year, covered it with a polytunnel, gave it a blast of chlorine shock treatment, drained down below the skimmer for winter and basically left it at that. Questions are :- whats the best way to proceed into the new season?