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    Joining reinforcing mesh for concrete

    hi all, What's the best way to join A193 sheets of mesh to each other? I had seen mention of Lockwire - but the only Lockwire I can find is really thin stuff for locking bicycle nuts etc. How about arc welding the sheets together? Is it necessary to join it when putting mesh into a concrete...
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    Snagging / survey on your own house

    Hi all, I've moved into a property and didnt get a full survey done when I bought it. Lesson learnt - should have had it done - will do in future now I've learnt the hard way! Anyway - there's a couple of things wrong with the house that I'm slowly finding out. Is there a good way of having a...
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    Excessive window reveals

    Hi, I've noticed in the house I've just moved into - the window reveals seem a little "excessive" (image below) Many of the windows have mould in the plaster around the reveals - making me think that they are probably sealed poorly as well Does having such large amount of overlap cause cold...
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    DPM In garage base

    Hi all, Laying a concrete base for a concrete sectional garage which I bought. Our garden is very damp, not investigated the cause yet but we're in a clay area so it seems like water is retained in the top soil for a while after it rains. There is a concrete slab in a different location in...
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