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by DanH
Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: External Light Fitting - Secured with Expanding Foam?
Replies: 1
Views: 1623

External Light Fitting - Secured with Expanding Foam?

Hi, The electrician installed our external light using expanding foam as the brick crumbled upon installation. The fitting is screwed into a piece of brick and the hole is filled and the piece of brick secured with expanding foam. Image attached. I was told to secure and fill around with with mortar...
by DanH
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Ballast and 20mm Gravel for 20mm Limestone Gravel Patio?
Replies: 1
Views: 1970

Ballast and 20mm Gravel for 20mm Limestone Gravel Patio?

Hi, Hope all is well. I’m mid-way into a small corner 3 x 3 gravel patio project - for use as seated area. I’ve excavated 150mm of top soil and I have laid a weed membrane. My question is: can I use ballast and 20mm gravel as my sub-base? The reason is that I have an abundance of both free of charge...
by DanH
Sat Feb 13, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Ceiling and Wall Crack Repair for Property Refurbishment
Replies: 1
Views: 2220

Ceiling and Wall Crack Repair for Property Refurbishment

Hi all. Hope you’re keeping well. I’m embarking upon a refurbishment project in April / May time and I’m trying to get some of the basics done to save a bit of money before the professionals come in! Essentially I’m looking to redecorate upstairs and replace carpets and skirtings and remove coving (...
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