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by AlGBarker
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Block paving edges
Replies: 1
Views: 3417

Block paving edges

Hi Guys, I'm about to start block paving a 15m long x 1.5m wide path down my garden. One side will be against the gravel boards of my fence, the other will hopefully be flush with the level of the lawn when it's finished (mow over edging I think the term is). An area much wider than the eventual pat...
by AlGBarker
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking boards are warping
Replies: 4
Views: 12648

If anything, I have over engineered the support frames under the decking. All support joists are no more than 400mm apart and are mounted on a double joisted sub frame with concreted support posts every 800mm. You could probably park a car on it and it wouldn't budge! The board themselves were from ...
by AlGBarker
Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking boards are warping
Replies: 4
Views: 12648

Decking boards are warping

Hi guys, I've just finished my decking ready for the summer, but now the sun has come out I've noticed the boards are starting to arch and warp in the heat. My decking design also includes some planters that are constructed using horizontal decking boards for the sides which are skew srewed from the...
by AlGBarker
Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:54 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Gorenje Gas Hob Ignition Problem
Replies: 0
Views: 4606

Gorenje Gas Hob Ignition Problem

Hi all, I had a kitchen put in about 18 months ago with a Gorenje four burner gas hob. I noticed today that the ignition on the wok burner has decided to stop sparking, but the other three are still sparking fine. Nothing has come loose nor does anthing appear damaged or different. I've also given i...
by AlGBarker
Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Decking and Garden lights
Replies: 2
Views: 2683

Decking and Garden lights

Hi All, A few questions... Firstly - I have channelled a standard lighting cable (1.5mm) from where my consumer unit lives to the garden ready for an electrician to wire up a decking light transformer. I have a nasty feeling I should have used 2.5mm cable instead… is this right? I put the cable in w...
by AlGBarker
Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Angled Mitre Joints
Replies: 6
Views: 6673

Mark,

This is brilliant. Thanks very much for your help.

All I have to do is make sure I set my saw up right now!

Alan
by AlGBarker
Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 7974

Hi Mark, I'm building decking in my garden at the moment too (hope the weather has been better for you as it has been for me!) I found the following site had some quite useful tips: m I noticed that you are planning to attach one side of your outer frame (ledger board) to a wall. Just remember to le...
by AlGBarker
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Angled Mitre Joints
Replies: 6
Views: 6673

Mark (Sweetorb) Thanks for you reply... but I got a bit lost... I think I need a drink after reading it too! he he Mark (hanger_on) That's exactly what I'm trying to build! If both back rests were verticle the 45 degree corner join in the horizontal slats would be easy, again if only one of the back...
by AlGBarker
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Angled Mitre Joints
Replies: 6
Views: 6673

117 views and no replies..!

Looks like you are all as stumped as I am!
by AlGBarker
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Angled Mitre Joints
Replies: 6
Views: 6673

Angled Mitre Joints

Hi guys, I'm trying to build an intergrated corner bench in my decking. Cutting the joins in the seats is an easy job making 45 degree angles as they are horizontal. The back rests for the benchs however are a bit more tricky. If the back rests were vertical, again it would just be a case of again c...
by AlGBarker
Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: Timber Framed Building
Topic: Angled Mitre Joints
Replies: 0
Views: 3893

Angled Mitre Joints

Hi guys, I'm trying to build an intergrated corner bench in my decking. Cutting the joins in the seats is an easy job making 45 degree angles as they are horizontal. The back rests for the benchs however are a bit more tricky. If the back rests were vertical, again it would just be a case of again c...
by AlGBarker
Thu May 01, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: PLASTERING PRICING QUESTION?????
Replies: 2
Views: 4558

I'd suggest you get three quotes to start with. When you do make sure you get a breakdown of material costs and labor costs. just to give you an idea I've just arranged for a guy to come do my kitchen/diner, about half the size of your garage but the breakdown I have is around £60 for materials and...
by AlGBarker
Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:12 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting Window ledge
Replies: 1
Views: 3345

Painting Window ledge

Hi all, We spent a life time making sure all the window ledges were neat and tidy. They looked great once painted too, but 4 months on and the joins between the wooden ledges in the bays has cracked the paint... very annoying! If I go over the join with decorators caulk and then gloss paint will tha...
by AlGBarker
Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Fireplace Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 4557

Fireplace Removal

Hi All, I have a 1930s house with a fireplace tucked away in the corner of the upstairs front bedroom. It’s not too attractive and creates a lot of dirt so decided to remove it. The plan is not to knock out the chimney breast, but to pull out the iron fireplace, put in a wooden frame and some plas...
by AlGBarker
Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Building an Airing Cupboard
Replies: 1
Views: 5325

Building an Airing Cupboard

hi all,

I've just had a new central heating system installed in my house and have a a boiler in the back bedroom which I am going to box in with an airing cupboard. Before I being are there any regs I need to conform to?

Oh, the boiler is a Vaillant gas combi

Thanks
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