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Internal top coat 10:2.5:1 sand cement lime, + plasticiser, everything is fine and finished with a sponge. I’ve seen render that was sooo smooth it looked nearly like plaster, but mine never rubbed up anywhere near that using a plastic float. Just didn’t get the ‘fat’ to get that finish. Is...

Warmflow 70/90 boiler with a Hortsmann 626 programmer, approx 12 years old. Worked fine and was firing when programmed to, but boiler did not fire up for the evening program. No lockout or trip lights on. Controller set to “heat all day”, metered power into the controller but no power coming...

Some coping stone (1mtr*300mm) didn’t fair to well in the severe frosts. Small pieces have broken away from the bottom edges. They are repairable but what do I use? First thought was exterior Pollyfilla but is there some better and more robust? After repairs the stones will be painted over...

I need to re route an oil line from tank to boiler with connectors and elbows. I seem to remember not to use PTFE tape, is that right and what alternatives? Regards.

Advice needed guys for a competent diy'er, I need to sort out this room (including electrics and polystyrene!) as in the link below. The wall will be dry lined, but to the right of the last batten you can see where a doorway has been 'blocked' up but not proud to the batten or enough space left...

I have just bought a small stick welder, rating plate states; 230v, 22A internal fuse, 36A max mains current, 11A eff mains current. Not supplied with a domestic 3 pin plug and should be connected to a 32A fused spur. My garage was wired by an electrician 2 years ago who ran a single 2.5 t&e...

Vista, Office 2003. IE8 I think I’ve lost some icons, as for example I right click on ‘desktop’, ‘new’, the box lists Excel, Word, etc but they only have a default icon beside them. Like wise any Word or Excel file on the desktop has a default icon not the appropriate one for the file...

Erecting a pergola which will straddle a 25ft path. Fall on the path is eight inches for the 25 ft. (a noticeable fall!!) Do I follow the fall or set the longitudinal timber level resulting in the posts being eight inches taller at one end. I’m erring on level but wonder which would look...

I have a garage inspection pit that was seeping in water at the base where the first course of blocks are laid on the concrete base slab. I’ve sealed the bottom joint and applied two coats of waterproof render. Its now just damp at the bottom and I would like to drop 4 inches of concrete into...

When concreting in wooden fence post should the top of the concrete be above or below ground level, I’ve been given contradictory advice.

In concrete they seem to rot at the concrete/soil interface and then be a pain to replace. Met-posts can be unsightly and rust away. Toying with the idea of a buried block of concrete with a bolt down met-post fitting on top (just below soil level), then which ever rust/rots can be replaced...

how do you experts, 1) protect the end grain on decking posts resting on concrete/block ? Is there something more/better than just brushing with preservative? 2) Join joist on a long run. Assuming its glue and screw does something like 'no nails' cope better than waterproof wood glue? regards,

I have 2 single satellite wall plates in one room, one works fine the other doesn’t. On removing the working wall plate I find a second coax cable (unconnected) running to the second wall plate. Is there a way to split/join/ extend the first wall plate to the second? I would like to use the...

Searches on here and Google didn’t provide an answer, can someone suggest a way of sealing an internal stone wall (made from granite, sandstone, flint) to stop dust from generating from the stone and mortar? Dilute matt varnish didn’t look right on a sample area so that’s been wire brushed off...

Still under warranty so I’ll be making a call, but does anyone know what flash code 6 refers to ?

I’ve uncovered an old natural stone wall in my lounge that will be make a nice focal point. Problem is a visible re-enforced concrete collar on top of the wall that was laid before a 1st floor extension was added. 6” of this collar is visible beneath the ceiling along the length of the wall...

Tried the 'plumbing and C/H forum without any replies, any takers here :) I would like to move my balanced flue oil boiler from a utility room to an outside location. Can you give advice/details on what size boiler house to build and how to ‘duct’ the feed/return approx 15’ to mate up with...

Maybe this should be in "building" but I’ll start with you guys !! I would like to move my balanced flue oil boiler from a utility room to an outside location. Can you give advice/details on what size boiler house to build and how to ‘duct’ the feed/return approx 15’ to mate up with the...

I’ve inherited a leaky garage inspection pit. Its constructed from block and internally rendered, the leaks are from between the concrete base and the first course of blocks. The water seeps in from a few areas and accumulates. I was thinking if I could stop the seepage a few inches of...

I would like a smooth/napped rendered finish to my external walls. At present these are roughcast/pebble-dashed and masonary painted. Coating is sound and stable. Does the roughcast need removing before rendering or can it be rendered over? It is very roughcast with 1/2 to 3/4" stones...