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    Length of time between coats

    Cheers for that, I suppose the other question is double wahsed or plain old sharp sand???
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    Length of time between coats

    I am rendering a small (6m x 4m) wall and have been told I can scratch in the morning and put the 2nd coat on later that same day? Does that sound right?
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    dense concrete blocks?

    225mm Solid thermalites are fine. Must be rendered externally and dot and dabbed internally. Building inspector will be fine
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    stairs in old house

    Doubt it, they are usually twice the price :!: ++++++++++++++ Moderator's note: Snozzer, please try not to repeat the previous post every time. Use the "Reply" button not the "Quote" button. Mod Rupert ++++++++++++++
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    pointing mid storey 2 terrace back elevation

    If your resorting to a grinder, then the pointing is not necassary +++++++++++ Moderator's note: I have taken out the long quote, it does not add value. Please use the "Reply" button not the "Quote" button. Mod Rupert +++++++++++
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    stairs in old house

    It all depends, if you could fit a preconstructed set from screwfix, then its a couple of days work, but, as is the case with many old properties, the opening, ceiling heights etc are not standard, then you will need to have the stairs manufactured as a one off. So, it could be £1000 for a...
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    ridge board extension

    You would normally use a scarf (scaph) joint, the one shown in the image above is okay, but really you want an interlocking joint like this one
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    Best boiler

    I did, and got no results
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    Best boiler

    I know its very subjective, but whats peoples recommendations. Worcester or Vailiant? Ta Snorkel
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    One Feed & Expansion for 2 appliances

    My thoughts were one Tank, a separate feed to each appliance and a separate overflow from each appliance. Thinking this through, each system is vented and wil have inhibitor in, so cross contamination is not a problem, though would check /oneway vales on the feed stop one blow back against the...
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    One Feed & Expansion for 2 appliances

    Heres one for all your guru's Can you have 1 F & E tank for 2 appliances (gas boiler & Wood burning Stove), or will each have to have its owntank? Ta
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    Painting new roughcast

    Okay, So unless I spend ££ Large I might as well take it on the chin and get the brush out. I though one of those cheap screwfix sprayers would do the job, but alas no, Snoz has to brush. Peeved of Werks
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    Moving Meter

    What certifications would I need?
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    Moving Meter

    Any of you Gurus know the current rate that DNO's charge to move a meter? Ta
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    Iraq

    Iraq, mostly Sunni 8), but sometimes Shiite :oops:
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    i`v taken the plunge

    http://shop.sage.co.uk/actprofessional.aspx Its simple to use, dont cost a lot and makes it easy to keep in touch with those customers. Remember it costs 4 times as much to get a client than it does to keep one.
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    Soil Practically At Floor Level!

    Sorry 10mm sharp sand not 10inches what was I thinking. As for the internal finished floor level (FFL) being lower then ground level (GL) outside, you have a problem. Damp from outside will be able to penetrate through the walls and under the existing DPC. The DPC is always meant to be...
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    Stud wall sockets

    Leave the wires dangling and then use dryline boxes, just make sure the hole is an inch or more from a stud so the box tabs can engage the plasterboard cleanly. When you put the plasterbard up, just cut a whole using a padsaw for the dryline boxes and jobs a good un
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    i`v taken the plunge

    Always have a paperwork trail. Start out with estimate or quote. The a proper invoice detailing in full the work. Certificates etc. Send customer a letter after 28days, thanking them for their business and reminding them of why you were such a good guy. Send customer a Christmas card with...
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