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by diyconfused
Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Repointing Damp Proof Course - Some Advice Needed!
Replies: 2
Views: 21766

Repointing Damp Proof Course - Some Advice Needed!

pointing1small.jpg Hello, I am just about to attempt to repoint along my damp proof course, as I am having some damp issues and was advised that the mortar needed repair as the dpc seems to be quite wet in one area of my wall.. Before I do this - I would be very grateful for advice. Do I need to le...
by diyconfused
Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: tricky floorboard replacement problem
Replies: 1
Views: 2174

tricky floorboard replacement problem

Hello, I have been scratching my head about how to replace some floorboards that came up when the plumber laid some pipes. Picture attached. First problem is that the pipes run through the joists exactly where I would have screwed my floorboard. I can't figure out where I could attach a batten to sc...
by diyconfused
Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: knocking down wall between two rooms with artex ceilings
Replies: 3
Views: 9298

ideal isar boiler

Hello,
I have a no good ideal isar boiler that is functioning but very badly fitted and has some problems with heat exchange etc.

i am doing up my house - new rads, bathrooms etc. is it worth keeping the ideal until it packs up completely, or forking out now to replace it?

thanks
by diyconfused
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: knocking down wall between two rooms with artex ceilings
Replies: 3
Views: 9298

knocking down wall between two rooms with artex ceilings

Hi there, Apologies if this question's been asked/answered before - I couldn't find an answer. We want to take out some walls dividing rooms with Artex ceilings that contain asbestos. Want to skim or get rid of the Artex, but we were going to knock down the walls first. Would it be better to deal wi...
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