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    Fireplace widening (Gathering)

    Afternoon! I have been widening our fireplace in order to house a gas stove. My question is, do I need to re-build the gathering? (The chimney will more than likely need to be flue lined, though it wasn't on the last install (also gas, circa ~2001 if I remember correctly). See pictures; As...
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    Rising damp in downstairs Bathroom

    Hey guys, a bit of a problem here I have in the downstairs bathroom. Rising damp on the (see pics) right side wall, and rear / outer wall. I'm thinking of getting someone in to look at it, but before I do, any ideas? House was built in 1947, and I can't see any obvious DPC under the screed...
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    Gatepost question, widening driveway.

    Hey guys! I'm in the process of demolishing the gatepost, moving it around 18-20" tops (right on the territory line, can't go any further!). Would like a few pointers concerning the job at hand. Footings, a foot deep hole? 6" of concrete, 6" below ground line? Judging by the foundation...
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    Suspected bonding coat failure?

    Hey guys, and girls! Though I've spent quite a bit of time browsing this site (which has been invaluable on more than one occasion by the way, so a big thanks in advance there!) but this is my first post on here :-). We've just had a multifuel stove installed in our 2nd reception room. Tidy...
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