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evening to the Forum. A customer has suffered from damp and condensation since having cavity wall insulation some years ago.I vacuumed some by getting into the eves of the bungalow. I tried to get more at ground level outside by removing the pebbledash and attempted to take out a brick.I was...

hello, I would appreciate opinion on plastering the uncovered bricks in the picture. The new beam rests on the original brick wall .I think something needs to be done to overcome different expansion rates, (eg like EML tacked over a wooden lintel prior to replastering) but not 100% sure and...

evening to the Forum. I have double gates( 6ft x 3ft each) to fit.Advice appreciated from the fencing regulars, are adjustable hook and band hinges better choice than ordinary h & b. I'll be fitting them on my own. Thank you.

evening, anyone been asked to decoke the above? There's a screw in the middle but still nothing came off. Advice appreciated.

evening to the Forum. Advice appreciated. How were the low brick walls of steps to the front door of terraced Victorian houses, tied in to the front wall? These steps usually went from the pavement and over the basement yard). I'm trying to cure damp on the inside wall. Thanks, Dean.

Evening to the Forum. Any one had problems cleaning brushes with soapy water as per instuctions on tin? Customer supplied the satinwood, bought from H******e. Thanks.

a question for the fencers. I keep some sizes at home, 1800mm featherboards, 4"x4"x8 foot posts etc. I believe f/b's kept inside dry out too quick and split when used. Should they all stay out in the moist outside air? Any opinions.? Thanks. Dean.

evening to the forum. I do a band of adhesive on top edge of the previous sheets each side of the apex( but clout through the top sheet at the eves).I believe it holds better and for longer but sometimes drips into the shed on t&g roofs. Any opinion from shed repairers welcome.

it's not for foundations under the frost line, it's to hold individual paving slabs in place laid as stepping stones. Phoned the manufacturer's help line but none committal. Does anyone do it? Advice appreciated.

hello, I pay £25 for work gloves used on fencing/slabs/retaining walls and finger stitching usually gone by a month. Anyone bought longer lasting? Thanks, Dean.

hello, my first post to a very knowledgable forum. A customer has asked me to replace the bar. How do I support the rafters whilst changing over.I can use an overlong 4x2 to temporary hold them up but cant find a pair of anything to hold this 4x2 in the hire shop.Advice appreciated.Dean.