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by tony1949
Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: preservative for a shed
Replies: 1
Views: 3373

preservative for a shed

Hi, I have a new shiplap shed I need to paint. I have seen the post recommending using linseed oil/ turps mix but I would like something that needs less maintenance than that. I don;t mind how smelly it is (it might keep the pesky cats and foxes out of the garden)I just want it to penetrate the wood...
by tony1949
Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: advice on selecting a flat roof type
Replies: 3
Views: 7134

Hi,
Yes, I have looked at this and it doesn't give the type of information that I want.
As I said, I need an unbiased opinion of the different types of roofing material.
Regards,
Tony
by tony1949
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: advice on selecting a flat roof type
Replies: 3
Views: 7134

advice on selecting a flat roof type

Hi, I need my flat roof on my lounge extension replacing. I am bewildered with the array of roofing types available and each company sings the praises of their product. Can someone give me an unbiased opinion of what I should go for? I have looked in the projects and this doesn't seem to help as I w...
by tony1949
Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: rotting flexible pan connectors
Replies: 6
Views: 20422

Thanks Stoneyboy and Plumbob, I know that this is a strange one, the reason I need flexible connectors is because the way the sewer connection is in the floor. Because the rooms are so small the pan cannot be aligned with the pan outlet because of the bath and the side wall. I don't know whether I h...
by tony1949
Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: rotting flexible pan connectors
Replies: 6
Views: 20422

hi stoneyboy, thanks for your reply, the answer to both questions is no. there's no industry around here now, years ago we did have some chemical and plastics companies around but they have shut down. I certainly would not consider painting them, whats the point, their hidden! The plastic breaks up ...
by tony1949
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: rotting flexible pan connectors
Replies: 6
Views: 20422

rotting flexible pan connectors

Hi All, I have 2 toilets in my house and I'm having trouble with the flexible pan connectors. Over the years I suppose I have had to replace them every 6 months or so as the plastic rots and splits. I have tried different manufacturers and types and they all end up rotting out. There is nothing put ...
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