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by Gummo
Sat May 09, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: My extension & my neighbour
Replies: 8
Views: 2286

Re: My extension & my neighbour

Thanks everyone for your wise words.
by Gummo
Fri May 08, 2020 11:11 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: My extension & my neighbour
Replies: 8
Views: 2286

Re: My extension & my neighbour

I doubt it - I don't think he intends to seek approval from the planners or building control.
by Gummo
Fri May 08, 2020 8:26 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: My extension & my neighbour
Replies: 8
Views: 2286

Re: My extension & my neighbour

I'm seeking to ensure that he fixes nothing structural to my wall at all.
by Gummo
Thu May 07, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: My extension & my neighbour
Replies: 8
Views: 2286

Re: My extension & my neighbour

Thanks Stoneyboy. The difficult part is precisely establishing the boundary line. Some one suggested that this could be ascertained from the centre line of the chimney.

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by Gummo
Wed May 06, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: My extension & my neighbour
Replies: 8
Views: 2286

My extension & my neighbour

Comrades, my next-door neighbour happened to mention that, maybe next year, he intends installing decking over his wee back yard and possible over his single-storey extension. He said he intends to connect his joists to my extension (23) on one side and to his extension (25) on the other side of his...
by Gummo
Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Fixing Crack Running Down 190mm Floorboards
Replies: 0
Views: 1830

Fixing Crack Running Down 190mm Floorboards

Floor.jpg Many years ago, I put down T&G floorboards in the bedroom. I've ripped up the carpet in the landing to continue T&G into the landing. The problem is that, when I did the bedroom, I used a 190mm, plain board to avoid a joint over the pipes. It seemed a good idea at the time but, ov...
by Gummo
Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Masonry Paint over Oil-based Paint
Replies: 0
Views: 2169

Masonry Paint over Oil-based Paint

The front of my terraced-house has always been painted with oil-based gloss. I want to use a masonry paint instead - is this possible. If so, would a thorough abrasion with a wire brush suffice to key the surface?

Also, would you recommend, Sandtex, Johnstone's or Dulux?
by Gummo
Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:49 am
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Parquet Fingers and What's the Best Adhesive to Use?
Replies: 0
Views: 2204

Parquet Fingers and What's the Best Adhesive to Use?

I've had a burst pipe fixed in my hall but I've saved the parquet flooring that had to be lifted for the repair.

I hope to re-lay the parquet and I'm wondering which adhesive to use, if not the original bitumen-type.

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by Gummo
Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: What's the Correct way of Opening This Mixer Tap to Change Washer?
Replies: 0
Views: 2300

What's the Correct way of Opening This Mixer Tap to Change Washer?

Anyone know the correct way of opening this to replace the washer?
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by Gummo
Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Door Knob Spring Broken off and how to Repair?
Replies: 0
Views: 3315

Door Knob Spring Broken off and how to Repair?

My bathroom door handle's movement was sluggish, so on removal, I saw that one of the little spring pins had broken off.

Can I buy a new spring or do I need to buy a new handle set?

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by Gummo
Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Stains, Marks and Remedies Forum
Topic: Repairing Oak Table Burn Mark
Replies: 2
Views: 2778

Re: Repairing Oak Table Burn Mark

Thanks comrade - plenty to mull over there.
by Gummo
Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Stains, Marks and Remedies Forum
Topic: Repairing Oak Table Burn Mark
Replies: 2
Views: 2778

Repairing Oak Table Burn Mark

The wife has tried to set fire to our lovely oak table via her oil burner. Any ideas on how to fix/disguise it other than sticking a vase on top?
by Gummo
Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Tough sealer for Parquet Flooring
Replies: 0
Views: 2314

Tough sealer for Parquet Flooring

My floor has always been sealed with Bourne Seal since I laid it 25 years ago.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend something tougher which can be applied over the sanded Bourne Seal.

This is the type of floor:

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by Gummo
Sat Jun 18, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Very Tough Wearing Parquet Floor Seal
Replies: 0
Views: 2133

Very Tough Wearing Parquet Floor Seal

My floor has always been sealed with Bourne Seal since I laid it 25 years ago.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend something tougher which can be applied over the sanded Bourne Seal.
by Gummo
Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Can Anyone Identify this as Damp or Condensation or Both?
Replies: 3
Views: 2394

Re: Can Anyone Identify this as Damp or Condensation or Both?

Thanks for that. In the meantime, I'm going to borrow a friend's moisture meter.
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