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by horsenut
Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plaster boards which way brown or grey
Replies: 2
Views: 6059

It should be white side the skim side but loads of people use the other side thinking one side is for artex (white) and the other side is for plaster skim (Brown) so just leave it but you know now for next time.
by horsenut
Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:38 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Roof space ventilation in lofts and attics.
Replies: 5
Views: 6887

Good topic, ive just had a scare with wooden soffits falling from my kitchen extension. After inspecting the soffit section i found it was rotten with fungus due to lack of ventilation. The extension was built in the 80s and im amazed to think we were not that advanced back then to realise the probl...
by horsenut
Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:16 pm
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: Rendering Brick/Block
Replies: 1
Views: 7120

I always use a sand and cement screed instead of battons. Get the scratch coat spot on then there should be no need for battons on 2nd coat. Use a diamond float for a good finish its the best thing ive ever used.
by horsenut
Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:44 pm
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: bricklaying courses
Replies: 0
Views: 4704

bricklaying courses

Anyone know of any good bricklaying courses around the North West area?

Cheers
by horsenut
Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:30 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Fascia
Replies: 2
Views: 4464

[quote="rolthom"]Isn't there any carpenters out there who can help?[/quote]

No need for timber ive used 18mm thick fascia as advised from a builder. Just make sure you use 65mm nails with that size of fascia.[size=18][/size][color=black][/color]
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