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by Jonathand
Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Diluting paint for fresh plaster
Replies: 1
Views: 2045

Re: Diluting paint for fresh plaster

If it matters, the paint is Crown contract matt
by Jonathand
Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Diluting paint for fresh plaster
Replies: 1
Views: 2045

Diluting paint for fresh plaster

I've got new plaster to paint. I diluted the paint as per manufacturer's instruction and painted a test area. After drying, the paint is powdery and I can rub it off with my finger. The instructions says "on new plaster dilute paint using 40% cold clean water" I took this to mean the final...
by Jonathand
Sun May 17, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

Re: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate

Yeah get that. Will jack as one. Thanks for the advice
by Jonathand
Fri May 15, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

Re: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate

lose structural tie as in the roof might start spreading once the joists/rafters are off the wall plate?
by Jonathand
Thu May 14, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

Re: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate

Hi jonathand, You will have to fit strongboys directly under the wall plate because the ceiling joists are not paired with the roof rafters. Suggest you fit 3 above the window and one above the movement crack to the right of the window so you can rebuild this section. I doubt you will take out all ...
by Jonathand
Tue May 12, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

how to prop to change a lintel + correct bowed wall plate

this is a long one, sorry! I am renovating a 1934 built semi. There are timber lintels throughout. The timber lintel above the rear bedroom window is particularly undersized, and has bowed. The deviation is approx. 20mm at its most extreme and it’s pulled brickwork to the right the window, causing q...
by Jonathand
Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Help With Cutting for Knockout Boxes in Honeycomb Brick
Replies: 1
Views: 1741

Help With Cutting for Knockout Boxes in Honeycomb Brick

Hi all, I'm getting stuck into renovating a mid 30s semi and installing knockout boxes. The whole house is made of hollow bricks, that are a bit like honeycombe when viewed from the top, except the holes are in straight lines. Cutting out for knockout boxes is a nightmare as the bricks either disint...
by Jonathand
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Main Combi Boiler Losing Pressure is Heat Exchanger at Fault?
Replies: 1
Views: 1791

Main Combi Boiler Losing Pressure is Heat Exchanger at Fault?

Hi all My main Combi 24 he is losing pressure now within 24 hours. Came back from holiday 2 weeks ago and pressure was gone. Have refilled but suddenly losing pressure very quickly. Loses pressure while heating off. Constant drip from condensation tap, even when heating and hot water off,and looks l...
by Jonathand
Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: New Exterior Masonry Paint has Yellowed
Replies: 0
Views: 2965

New Exterior Masonry Paint has Yellowed

Hi all hope someone can help. We hired a decorator to paint the exterior of the house earlier this year. It's pebble dash. With some new pebble dashing after an extension and moving doors/ windows. Within a few weeks of the white paint being applied to the pebble dashing, the paint on the old areas ...
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