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by aeyres
Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Wall in garage
Replies: 1
Views: 3434

Damp Wall in garage

I've had a damp garage (detached) for a while, but have slowly worked on it to reduce the damp inside. New roof, re-sealed windows, re-pointed brickwork & applied a bituminous paint band to the external brickwork to bottom 2 courses below DPC. The above work seems to have alleviated the damp on ...
by aeyres
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Removing paint from stone
Replies: 1
Views: 10459

You can get various polishers/grinders designed for stonework & these will help to take off the top layer of the stone, thus removing the paint) Depending on how intricate the profile is will depend on whether it is a job worth undertaking yourself. If you have a large fairly flat stone mullion ...
by aeyres
Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Folding Sliding Doors
Replies: 4
Views: 9000

I work for a company that specialise in Bi-Folding & Sliding doors using the Smart Systems Visofold doors. I'll be happy to price any work you may have. COmpany is; Impact Safety Glass T: 0151 545 3474 F:0151 545 3476 or if you wish to discuss your options further

Cheers
Andy
by aeyres
Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: How much gap should there be under UPVC window installation
Replies: 3
Views: 30812

They are trying to get away with poor surveying & therefore incorrect window sizes. 20-25mm underneath is far too much tolerance. 10-12mm all round is acceptable for PVC applications. I would request that they replace the window, or at the very least provide a 'chunkier' cill profile that they c...
by aeyres
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: re-glaze with putty or mastic?
Replies: 4
Views: 23894

Mastic/Silicone will be much easier to use & they are (in my opinion) better than putty.
Use a good quality silicone such as Arbosil 1096 as this has greater structural strength whilst being infinitely flexible. Hope this helps
by aeyres
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Cutting a Glass Shower Door
Replies: 3
Views: 33296

It will shatter into a thousand pieces! Toughened glass cannot be cut down. It will definitely be toughened glass due to building regs. When you say the glass is 'frameless', how is it fixed to the wall? Is there a channel or a bracket?? as there should be some adjustment with most shower door syste...
by aeyres
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: uPVC Sash Windows installed - gaps either side of windows
Replies: 1
Views: 8705

So long as there is an external weather seal & the windows are sufficiently fixed, using expanding foam should not cause any problems. I would recomment the 'gunnable' foam as this gives you much more control on application. (little bit more expensive, but worth it) Only fill the required gap ab...
by aeyres
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Fixing a plastic air vent to a window pane
Replies: 2
Views: 5196

Use a product called 'Stixall' (available from independent hardware stockists). It is basically a sealant & adhesive in one, but is ideal for use on glass. (looks like a tube of silicone) Scrape off all old glue, as this clearly is no good. Make sure area is dry & place an even amount all ro...
by aeyres
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:44 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

Joists are usually spaced 400-500mm apart...might be worth also checking the DIY doctor website for decking projects, as it will probably give you better diagrams etc. on most of the things you will need to do. Post positions etc
by aeyres
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

Couldn't view your picture, but yes, use your wall to fix the frame to & this will give you an ideal starting point. If you are putting vertical posts into the soil, dig at least a foot down, might be an idea to use Postcrete to cement them in place, or break up some paving slabs to give the pos...
by aeyres
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

Without knowing where the deck is in relation to your house, & the concrete quality, i will assume away from the house (as vertical walls can be used to fix to) & good quality concrete slab. Essentially, what you need to do is make your sub deck perimeter frame timber to the size & shape...
by aeyres
Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Garage
Replies: 1
Views: 2908

Damp Garage

I have a problem of seeping water coming into my garage around the line of my DPC along 1 wall. I've figured this is mainly due to my neighbour having built the base slab of his garage approx. 1 foot above mine, and any water collects in the gap between the garages, fills up, and seeps into my garag...
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