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by diydoctor6
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulating 1900 House With Solid External Walls - Advice Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 3720

Re: Insulating 1900 House With Solid External Walls - Advice Needed

There are some diagrams that show how to do this in this project, which might be helpful:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/in ... gwalls.htm

There is an explanation of how you can tackle other types on internal solid wall insulation methods, depending what is appropriate in your home.
by diydoctor6
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Insulating Solid Stone External Walls Where Plaster is Coming off of Lathe?
Replies: 3
Views: 3465

Re: Insulating Solid Stone External Walls Where Plaster is Coming off of Lathe?

Hi carter62,
Sorry that this might be a bit last for you, but it might help others reading this post.
There is a fully written up explanation of the options that you could use for Internal Wall Insulation here :

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/in ... gwalls.htm

Hope that this explains things more clearly.
by diydoctor6
Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Battening Wall With Insulation and Issue With Door Frame
Replies: 6
Views: 2639

Re: Battening Wall With Insulation and Issue With Door Frame

Here are some of the most common ways to fit internal wall insulation yourself:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/in ... gwalls.htm
by diydoctor6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Fitting a balustrade
Replies: 2
Views: 5396

Re: Fitting a balustrade

There's a great diagram in this project which shows how the return balustrade is constructed. This should help:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/ba ... drails.htm
by diydoctor6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Fixing a Banister that has Come Away from Wall Support
Replies: 2
Views: 8965

Re: Fixing a Banister that has Come Away from Wall Support

Gh1987 has got it spot on.

If you want to get more information about how the handrails, banisters and newels all fit together there is a great project here:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/ba ... drails.htm

This should give you a little more understanding about how they all fit together, so you'll be able to see how you can fix them!
by diydoctor6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removing varnish from banisters & spindles
Replies: 4
Views: 45513

Re: Removing varnish from banisters & spindles

We agree that Home Strip is the stuff to use. You can get it here: m It is a really boring job, so we have got some great tips to make stripping paint a little easier: m Some recommend using a heat gun, but this comes with it's issues too, so we tend to stick with Home Strip, steel wool and elbow gr...
by diydoctor6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Removable Banister
Replies: 3
Views: 9246

Re: Removable Banister

Whatever you decide to do, it is worth knowing about the building regulations that cover Handrails, Banisters and Balustrades. This is Part K of the building regulations and you can find them here: m If you are looking for a great summary of the regulations and more information about handrails have ...
by diydoctor6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Strengthening Stair Handrail
Replies: 3
Views: 4412

Re: Strengthening Stair Handrail

Here's a great video explaining how to use Hammerscrews (Hammer Fixing or Frame Fixings):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NIUfORnK8g

If you need to buy them, you can get them here:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/DIY-superst ... xings.html
by diydoctor6
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Handrails and ballustrades for stairs
Replies: 3
Views: 5686

Re: Handrails and ballustrades for stairs

In summary, you need a handrail or banisters where the drop is over 600mm. They must be over 900mm high and as said in a previous post, you must not be able to get a 100mm sphere between the spindles. You need to understand the context, and the regulation will differ for domestic or commercial stair...
by diydoctor6
Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: What are Your Necessary Hand Tools?
Replies: 2
Views: 2345

Re: What are Your Necessary Hand Tools?

Great question - Love it!

We have created a Carpenters Starter Bundle, but there are a fair few power tools in it:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/DIY-superst ... undle.html

We'll follow this thread with interest, and see if we need to create/get ideas for a hand tool (only) bundle.
by diydoctor6
Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Radiator Paint Keeps Cracking and Flaking off
Replies: 2
Views: 16384

Re: Radiator Paint Keeps Cracking and Flaking off

Hi Pine_99,
We have some great tips about painting metal here which will help you:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/painting_metal.htm

Make sure you use a radiator paint. Here's a few to choose from:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/DIY-superst ... ?limit=100
by diydoctor6
Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Internal Wall Crusting Patches in Victorian Terrace
Replies: 1
Views: 2569

Re: Internal Wall Crusting Patches in Victorian Terrace

Hi themainlegend,
It sounds a little like efflorescence, but it's hard to tell without a picture.

You can find out all about efflorescence here:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/ef ... -cures.htm

Some photo's would really help.
by diydoctor6
Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Permitted Development Extension Post Loft Conversion Done Under Planning
Replies: 1
Views: 2345

Re: Permitted Development Extension Post Loft Conversion Done Under Planning

There's masses of information on the Planning Portal, where they do a pretty good job of explaining what's allowed - try this link: m This section deals specifically with Extensions: m You local planning office will be able to help you, and are generally pretty efficient and helpful these days. If i...
by diydoctor6
Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Cowboy Builders
Topic: Opinions of Web Sites Offering Good Tradesmen?
Replies: 9
Views: 3076

Re: Opinions of Web Sites Offering Good Tradesmen?

This is a great topic, and one that is always a problem, if you cannot get a personal recommendation of a good local tradesman. We, at DIY Doctor, recommend using Checkatrade or Trust Mark. On balance we have settled with Checkatrade as they are much more proactive, particularly on behalf of the tra...
by diydoctor6
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Challenge Xtreme sliding mitre saw new blade guard - suggestions on where to buy?
Replies: 1
Views: 7872

Re: Challenge Xtreme sliding mitre saw new blade guard - suggestions on where to buy?

Have you tried ebay?

Or you could try Einhell who make some of the Challenge branded tools for Argos: http://www.einhelltools.co.uk/cmspage.php?page_id=66
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