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by lanham
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:32 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Lack of Chimney Breast Ventilation Causing Mouldy Smell?
Replies: 2
Views: 2488

Re: Lack of Chimney Breast Ventilation Causing Mouldy Smell?

Thanks for that, no damp patches on chimney breast but definitely a funny smell from somewhere.
by lanham
Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:37 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Lack of Chimney Breast Ventilation Causing Mouldy Smell?
Replies: 2
Views: 2488

Lack of Chimney Breast Ventilation Causing Mouldy Smell?

Our fireplace was blocked off with plasterboard about three years ago. I noticed that next door has done the same. They have had a ventilation grill put in at the bottom whereas ours hasn't. We have a funny mouldy smell in the living room. Could the lack of chimney ventilation be the cause? Thanks B...
by lanham
Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Enlarge fireplace for electric fire and safety issues
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

Re: Enlarge fireplace for electric fire and safety issues

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I am having a problem finding someone to do the job.

Brian
by lanham
Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Enlarge fireplace for electric fire and safety issues
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

Enlarge fireplace for electric fire and safety issues

I need to enlarge my fireplace to inset an electric fire. The hole needs to be 56cm wide and 52cm high and 12cm deep. I have seen and heard all sorts of horror stories about chimneys collapsing, the need to put a lintel in as a support etc. As a non builder I cannot see how cutting a hole 12cm deep ...
by lanham
Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Mirror Fixing to Bathroom Wallboard Advice Needed on Fixings
Replies: 3
Views: 5781

Re: Mirror Fixing to Bathroom Wallboard Advice Needed on Fixings

I have just put the mirror up with those metal plasterboard speed fixings. Worked fine.
by lanham
Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Mirror Fixing to Bathroom Wallboard Advice Needed on Fixings
Replies: 3
Views: 5781

Re: Mirror Fixing to Bathroom Wallboard Advice Needed on Fixings

Thanks for that
by lanham
Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Mirror Fixing to Bathroom Wallboard Advice Needed on Fixings
Replies: 3
Views: 5781

Mirror Fixing to Bathroom Wallboard Advice Needed on Fixings

I need to fix a mirror to a bathroom wetwall. The board is 10mm thick and quite solidly made although corrugated, it is attached to plasterboard I am not sure what fixing to use.
Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Brian
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