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Evening all, Could any of you clever people help me identify a balustrade spindle and tell me what type it is? It seems non standard. It's 30mm rather than 32mm and doesn't seem to be any of the common ones. I am writing this on phone and can't work out any way of inserting a picture so...

Many thanks Masona, will look at the various links and check it out. Forgot to mention before but my first thought was to call the insurance company. Unfortunately I was 'too honest' and told them it happened in my driveway (which runs down the side of the house) and they said I wasn't...

Guys, many thanks for the replies. Gonna go with it and keep my fingers crossed! Thanks again. Nick

Thanks Foxhole, although I only dropped it about an inch so not entirely convinced. Might give it a gentle tap with a mallet and see how it goes!!

Sorry guys but got to hijack this thread briefly to ask "what does 'tank it' mean"? :oops:

Hi All Spent the weekend carefully removing my quadrant shower enclosure to allow me to re-grout the walls. While I was cleaning one of the doors it slipped out my hand on to the concrete drive with the inevitable result of chipping the edge, slap bang in the middle of the end of the glass...

Thanks Carl, thanks again Growler, it's so good to know that there are people out there with a level head when you loose your own!! Advice taken and 'primer' rubbed down and re-coated. In hindsite I think I got a little over dramatic about my cock up - either that or the Cider was kicking...

Thanks for the words of comfort Growler although you mention primer/undercoat. Unfortunately it was purely undercoat, not a combi type. Although at least I did use knotting prior to applying! I suppose only time will tell but I think you have saved me from myself. I was about to try and...

Guys Have cocked up big time! Just reaching the end of some reasonably major work in my daughters room and have just 'primed' the bare wood skirting and door frame. unfortunately as I was putting the lid back on the 'primer' I noticed that I'd grabbed the wrong pot from the garage and it...

Thermo wrote: Appreciating the fact that it is usually overpriced, and thinner than other suppliers, could I ask Thermo to elaborate on that? Surely treated softwood decking is treated softwood decking wherever you buy it? Grateful to hear Thermo's (and others) comments!! Cheers Nick

Hi Guys Following all of the brilliant advice, and having been thawrted by the weather and family commitments, the project is finally underway. Unfortunately I have more questions!! I spent today constructing the main frame to allow me to establish where the support posts need to be...

Many thanks for all of the expert advice, all very much appreciated. On balance it seems that putting posts in is the way to go so off to the merchants........... Many thanks once again and sorry for the barrage of questions. I think I'm yet another one who has fallen foul of reading 'how...

Thanks for the reply Wabbitpoo. Sadly the original intention, having read some of the chain store leaflets, was indeed to sit it directly on the gravel. However, having read some of your previous posts I have come to the conclusion that it definitely needs some sort of pillars to sit on...

Thermo thanks for the response. Maybe I wasn't clear with my first question. When I say the joist will be buried I meant that soil will be in contact with it's front face due to the slope of the ground. The inside will be soil free as it will be dug out and levelled, I just can't think of an...

Sorry to hijack this post slightly but......... Thermo in particular has offered much advice on ground level decking so I would be grateful for a couple of answers to specific questions if anyone would kindly oblige. I am about to build a 3.6 x 3 m deck at the end of the garden, following...

Thanks Noseall, although your 'sulphate' comment went over my head I'm afraid!! :oops: What mix would you recommend? And have you ever used cement colour additives? Can you recommend a manufacturer/supplier? Many thanks.

Sorry guys but wasn't sure if this belongs in "Building" or here. I want to concrete down between my garage and conservatory walls, a gap of about 3/4 metre. The DPC on the garage is too low so I appreciate that I will need to leave a gap, possibly filled with some form of gravel, to prevent...

Woody, thanks for the reply. Now you mention it I think my parents have invested in something similar. Didn't even give it consideration for my problem. oops!! :oops:

Thanks for that, hadn't realised that there were tester pots available so will give them a try. As you pointed out though, will probably have to take out a second mortgage if I let her persuade me to go for it!!

Thanks Ellal. Does the Cuprinol go on like paint then rather than a preserver? Cheers Nick