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Hey, Been reading a lot online and I originally thought it would be a simple answer but doesn't seem like it. What screw would I be best off using for fixing wood frames to the brick wall so it can support a persons weight (or 2)? Leaning towards regular frame fixings but others are...

Hey everyone, Long story short, I got two big patches of plasterboard ripped out either side of the chimney breqst builders opening. I plan to use Thistle base coat (hardwall) into the large patches. After that I plan to apply multifinish coat. Is that okay? Should I also cover the small...

Hey, Took the fireplace out and got left with what looks like a neat builders opening. Can this opening be extended if I add a new wider lintel? Extending only by 10cm each side. Can the gather/bricks inside be removed? What if sides of chimney breast are hollow? Seems like they might...

Hi, Looking for a bit of advice regarding chimney breast opening. We are wanting to expand the chimney breast opening by approx 10cm each side (width). This means the following: - adding acrow props + strongbow - replacing lintel with bigger one - knocking out bricks at the sides for 10cm...