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by fcwoods99
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking Stain
Replies: 3
Views: 4215

Decking Stain

Just complete my decking ( one week ago) and due to work and rain !!!!!! I have not treated yet . Do I need to treat the first year as it is already treated (got boards from wickes) The reason I ask is a friend at work has not treated his for a year and he said it want be a problem !! Some expert ad...
by fcwoods99
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: fence treatment
Replies: 1
Views: 5075

fence treatment

JOB DONE :!: :!: :!:
by fcwoods99
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:13 am
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: fence treatment
Replies: 1
Views: 5075

fence treatment

Want to treat 8 fence panels in a green color . The problem I have is that the orange /brown looking stain on the neighbours side is on my panel side ( about a quarter of each panel) the rest of the panel is old bare fence in need of treatment. I have just got some green B&Q treatment as trial r...
by fcwoods99
Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Concrete step
Replies: 1
Views: 3675

Concrete step

Just took wood away from step I have built out of concrete and obviously not done best of jobs as ugly holes in areas of step on the concrete !
Can you tell me how this was caused and how I can now remedy it
thank you fcwoods99
by fcwoods99
Sat May 16, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Roof Tiles (Inside Loft)
Replies: 2
Views: 11267

cheers for help
by fcwoods99
Sat May 16, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Make loft floor stronger ?
Replies: 5
Views: 9441

thanks for help
by fcwoods99
Thu May 14, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Ground level 6inch above air brick
Replies: 3
Views: 6773

Air Bricks in house

thanks for help
by fcwoods99
Thu May 14, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Air Bricks in house
Replies: 3
Views: 3758

Air Bricks in house

glad you noticed
cheers for help :D
by fcwoods99
Wed May 13, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Soil pipe into ground problem !
Replies: 2
Views: 3013

CHEERS FOR REPLY ! on the job now

[quote="stoneyboy"]fcwoods99,
There is a rubber connector to join CI to clay but you will have to cut off the remaining bit of collar.
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by fcwoods99
Mon May 11, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Ground level 6inch above air brick
Replies: 3
Views: 6773

Ground level 6inch above air brick

I am lowering the ground level at back of house as I am told the damp in house is caused by the ground level getting higher over the years ! At the moment it is 6inch above the air bricks (air brick is visible as it is boxed off so air goes down and in !!! guess this is what whoever was thinking !) ...
by fcwoods99
Mon May 11, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Soil pipe into ground problem !
Replies: 2
Views: 3013

Soil pipe into ground problem !

Just read project on new soil pipe: m and adaptor into ground,but I am not changing soil pipe . My soil pipe I think is possibly cast iron is ok but after some work on lowering the ground around the back of my house ( built up over the years and is to high) the clay pipe in ground, lip has half brok...
by fcwoods99
Sat May 09, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Air Bricks in house
Replies: 3
Views: 3758

Air Bricks in house

I know over the years ground level has been lifted on my house and needs lowering !
At the moment my ground level around the back of the house is 3inch above air bricks !
How far below air brick should ground level be ?
by fcwoods99
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Make loft floor stronger ?
Replies: 5
Views: 9441

STRONGER FLOOR BEFORE LOFT BOARDING

I know you can board the floor for storage and light foot traffic ! How can I make floor stronger before boarding , for a lot of storage for my business ?! I had the idea of putting in another floor above one at moment(fit joist hangers into brick and new joists above, but not touching joists for ce...
by fcwoods99
Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Roof Tiles (Inside Loft)
Replies: 2
Views: 11267

Roof Tiles (Inside Loft)

Will be insulating and boarding out loft soon ! Before I insulate between rafters (know rules ect for air gap) want to make sure tiles are ok and sound so no future problems ! The tiles from inside loft seem to be fitted onto rafters with wood running in opposite direction, tiles sit in this timber ...
by fcwoods99
Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Make loft floor stronger ?
Replies: 5
Views: 9441

Make loft floor stronger ?

Want to make loft floor stronger for lots of storage !?
I know joists at moment are just for ceiling and can be boarded for storage and light foot traffic !
Will be insulating and boarding all round , just put light in.
BUT !! FOR NOW I NEED A STRONGER FLOOR SOLUTION
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