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by jamie86
Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Fence blown down after a week - was it put up correctly?
Replies: 2
Views: 3051

Re: Fence blown down after a week - was it put up correctly?

whether he's happy with being asked to redo it or not, he's clearly cut corners in the first place so you have every right it stand your ground. Any fence blowing down after a week is ridiculous, whether you're DIY minded or not!
by jamie86
Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Am I Dense? Stumped by Description of Tools on Retailers Sites
Replies: 3
Views: 2884

Re: Am I Dense? Stumped by Description of Tools on Retailers Sites

thank you very much, really helpful to finally know what I'm looking at :))
by jamie86
Thu May 29, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Am I Dense? Stumped by Description of Tools on Retailers Sites
Replies: 3
Views: 2884

Am I Dense? Stumped by Description of Tools on Retailers Sites

I have honestly no idea what this means. Keep seeing it on chisel and crowbar tool descriptions, the biggest offender being Toolbank (not helped by their already terrible category system!). Here is an example of what I mean, on the similarly perplexing 'handy bar' (isn't this just a utility bar.). P...
by jamie86
Wed May 28, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Repointing Damp Proof Course - Some Advice Needed!
Replies: 2
Views: 21567

Re: Repointing Damp Proof Course - Some Advice Needed!

Better to re-waterproof with your new mortar mix than just trust the old waterproofing will remain intact and risk having to do it all over again. You'll want to use a brick/mortar rake to rake out the old mortar, and a mortar jointer to finish the joints in your new mortar and stop this from happen...
by jamie86
Wed May 28, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Where to Buy 1200mm Gloss Black Bath Panel?
Replies: 1
Views: 2421

Re: Where to Buy 1200mm Gloss Black Bath Panel?

The Plumbline in Welshpool, Wales have a black hardboard bath panel. Delivery charge could be high depending on your distance to Welshpool. They're a good company, though, I trust them!
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