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by jennys
Wed May 27, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Rendering Mix for Chimney Stack
Replies: 1
Views: 7457

Rendering Mix for Chimney Stack

Can anyone tell me what a 2:3:1:3 mix is? A builder has given me a price fo re-rendering a chimney stack and specified this mix. I thought there were usually only 2 or 3 constituent parts for a render mix.
Could it be that the mix will include chippings?
by jennys
Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Taking down a chimney stack
Replies: 1
Views: 3927

Taking down a chimney stack

I have been advised to consider taking down a chimney stack which is no longer in use and have the resulting gap tiled over. as that would cost about the same as re-rendering, repointing and replacing flashings. I am receiving conflicting advice as to whether or not it is necesary to provide ventila...
by jennys
Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Polystyrene ceiling tiles in kitchen
Replies: 1
Views: 7708

Polystyrene ceiling tiles in kitchen

I am refurbishing a bungalow and the kitchen ceiling has been covered with old polystyrene tiles. Is there a way of making them fire retardant other than removing them and totally replacing the ceiling?
by jennys
Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Where to put a central heating boiler
Replies: 1
Views: 2640

Where to put a central heating boiler

I am want to install a complete central heating system as part of the refurbishment of a 2 bed bungalow but am finding it difficult to identify a good place to locate the boiler as the kitchen is very small. Is it permissible to put it into a larder cupboard, (which also contains the meters and elec...
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