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by diydoctor6
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: Buying Abroad Forum
Topic: Experience of Buying and Shipping from the USA - Any Advice?
Replies: 3
Views: 3097

Re: Experience of Buying and Shipping from the USA - Any Advice?

A colleague had a golf buggy shipped in from China a couple of years ago. By the time he'd paid all the taxes and shipping cost it worked out that the saving wasn't huge - but he did have a swanky new buggy! I think that nowadays people are much better at shipping around the world - the global villa...
by diydoctor6
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Green Deal Dissertation Survey for Degree in Building Surveying - Can you Help?
Replies: 1
Views: 2100

Re: Green Deal Dissertation Survey for Degree in Building Surveying - Can you Help?

Hi e_wisn,
I hope that the dissertation has gone well and you have had a good response to this post.

It would be fascinating to here the results and hear what incites you have discovered from your research.

Thanks!
by diydoctor6
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Conservatories and Orangeries Forum
Topic: Does This Quote for a 5 x 3 Conservatory Seem a Fair Price?
Replies: 1
Views: 3032

Re: Does This Quote for a 5 x 3 Conservatory Seem a Fair Price?

You should always get 3 quotes for larger jobs, so you can compare and understand what you are being charged for. It is almost impossible for someone to check a quote without being given the chance to come and see the work you need doing (and getting the full brief that you have given to the builder...
by diydoctor6
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: Lofts and Loft Conversions Forum
Topic: Converting Loft into Reptile Breeding Area - Flooring Advice
Replies: 2
Views: 2623

Re: Converting Loft into Reptile Breeding Area - Flooring Advice

Reptiles are an area where we have very little experience! Here's a few ideas: StoreFloor is an idea for a relatively cheap loft floor. It is designed to allow the addition of extra insulation, an raised the loft floor level to accommodate this: m I have no idea if this is an ideal reptile environme...
by diydoctor6
Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: Interior Design Forum
Topic: Please Help with Survey for University Dissertation - Short Survey
Replies: 1
Views: 2081

Re: Please Help with Survey for University Dissertation - Short Survey

Hi whd11,
I hope that the dissertation went well; it would be great if you could share your results with the participants and this forum - I'm sure that people would be interested to hear about you findings?
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Out Building Help and Advice Needed for Building Project
Replies: 1
Views: 2507

Re: Out Building Help and Advice Needed for Building Project

A quick call to your local planning office will answer question 1 and 4. and it highly recommended. There is a section in our strip foundations page about trees (m) which will answer your question about trees - it all about BS5837! Finally for your question on roof trusses you can see this project: ...
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Is Ready Mix Cement ok to Use for Wall Capping Repair?
Replies: 1
Views: 3883

Re: Is Ready Mix Cement ok to Use for Wall Capping Repair?

Any ready mix would do the job. Try Jetcem: m Tip Tip: You should coat the top of the wall and the underside of the copping stone with SBR (approx 2:1, SBR to Water) and leave this for 1/2 an hour before cementing. This stops the moisture being sucked out of the cement so quickly and makes a much be...
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: To LimeWash or not to LimeWash Wall of 1770 Terraced Houses?
Replies: 1
Views: 2105

Re: To LimeWash or not to LimeWash Wall of 1770 Terraced Houses?

We have a project all about this - we cover all the main option for exterior walls including their pros and cons: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/re ... nishes.htm
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Identify Pull Cord Ceiling Rose in Bathroom Attached to Fan Extractor
Replies: 1
Views: 2802

Re: Identify Pull Cord Ceiling Rose in Bathroom Attached to Fan Extractor

This is the information that you require: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/pu ... switch.htm

However if you are not confident, I'd strongly advise getting in a pro. Find one here: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/find-tradesmen/
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Exporting Home.by.me Design to Another Software Platform?
Replies: 1
Views: 5759

Re: Exporting Home.by.me Design to Another Software Platform?

DO they have a support number? - that'd be where I'd start.
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Temporary/mobile warehouse
Replies: 1
Views: 1994

Re: Temporary/mobile warehouse

Have you asked around local companies? I'd knock on a few doors... Boring but probably the only way!
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Solutions for Moving Heavy German Built Sofa
Replies: 2
Views: 1913

Re: Solutions for Moving Heavy German Built Sofa

What's the surface that it is moving across? If it soft, like carpet, it's going to be hard to move.

Perhaps you could find a strapping, friendly neighbour that could help with the spring cleaning in exchange for a home cooked meal?!
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: New Shed Base Layed Over Area that is Currently Brick Weave?
Replies: 1
Views: 2870

Re: New Shed Base Layed Over Area that is Currently Brick Weave?

So long as the brick weave patio/path is solid then you can us that. If you want to spread the weight you could use slabs, but they will crack if the bricks move underneath - they have to be solid.
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Best Clear Fence Protection to use on a New Fence?
Replies: 1
Views: 4217

Re: Best Clear Fence Protection to use on a New Fence?

There's a huge range of excellent products on the market that will do what you want. Have a look at the selection that we offer here: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/DIY-superst ... ?limit=100
by diydoctor6
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: What material to use for summerhouse replacement roof?
Replies: 0
Views: 8073

Re: What material to use for summerhouse replacement roof?

It sounds as through the sagging has been caused by moisture getting to the chipboard, but if it has been covered with felt properly we would expect this not to happen after only 3 years. The options for covering the roof are felt, rubber, tin or even shingles - up to you and your budget. There's no...
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