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by paulnug
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Increasing the ventilation in my subfloor
Replies: 0
Views: 2972

Increasing the ventilation in my subfloor

I have damp in the sub floor of my 1930's bungalow. The original tar coating has perished in places and this is allowing damp in and also giving off a mild tar like smell. This appears to have been a long standing issue as a couple of the floor joists are damaged with wet rot and need replaced. Ther...
by paulnug
Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Hard Core for driveway
Replies: 1
Views: 7408

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Guys, I am hoping the reason that no one has replied is because some of the text of my question was censored. Apparently putting the word Hard next to the word Core can mean something other than I had intended :oops: So, without using dodgy terms, is it advisable to use Red Chuckies as a compactable...
by paulnug
Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Hard Core for driveway
Replies: 1
Views: 7408

Hard Core for driveway

Hi, I am widening my driveway by lifting some of the turf in my front garden and changing the existing red chuckies to blonde stones on the driveway and the path on the other side of my house. I have been quoted for the removal of the stones and for the supply of hardcore to firm up the ground where...
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