A couple of sheets of Fermacell back to back - or one thick one; and no stud work? ... -- Peter English Surrey, UK [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi, Must admit I simplified things a little. The land being developed is just over 0.5ha and has been cut up into two building plots and the existing house....
we have a very tight situation - so tight that it doesn't actually conform to your 900 - have you thought of trying to get a dispensation from bco - sometimes...
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UK_Selfbuild@...
Feb 1, 2010 11:48 am
Just a reminder on how to join to join the UK_Selfbuild group - been asked to re-post this for people who wish to send to colleagues etc. The UK_Selfbuild...
Hi there, Never having built a house before, or for that matter, employed builders, I am wondering how long jobs should take. In particular, filling, jointing,...
Hi Rex So, it sounds as if you're dry lining rather than plastering. That is, using tapered edge boards and filling the joins using joint tape and filler....
In my limited experience the more skilled the plasterer, the more he charges per room, and the less time it takes him. I have similar experiences in my...
Great typo! smile chris ... Dr CJD George Director 020 8874 2013 (Answer 'phone/office) 07804 801149 Mob (only for current contracts please) mail@... ...
I paid 120 a day (2008 might be a little less these days) He did a large wall in morning and one in afternoon, but he is 70!! I got him mixed up and ready to...
To tape and joint a 90m2 3 bed, walls and ceiling, allow max 2 man days per coat. If you didn't know it can be done in either a 2 or 3 coat system depending on...
Gentlemen, Many thanks for the replies. Ben, I would be grateful for your explanation. I agree that asking about a 4 x 5 m room is confusing. My reason was...
Hi there, We have two balconies over looking the rear garden and inside, there will be two galleries, all of which will need railing. The plan was to use...
Ours (which we installed as per approved drawings) are horizontal (bars not wires, though) and the plan is to have a sheet of glass behind them if the BCO...
I have several acres of new plaster to paint so would like some advice please. I have been told by some to use plaster primer and by others to use watered down...
Looks like we need to excavate a couple of holes in our basement, which stands on solid limestone rock - one 6m x 4m x a bit less than 2m deep, the other...
Afraid all my limestone digging 'experience' came from watching other people drill 20 metre holes & fill them with explosive ! If I had a similar problem on...
We had our ceilings skimmed last year so I have some experience... I bought the cheapest B&Q white emulsion and watered it down to about 50%. While as...
Dynamite! re:> ... Rig up a camera before you dynamite it! But seriously I'd get a few experts to give quotes, and make sure they have lots of insurance in...
good, thanks - a light touch with a skilled hand does sound best ... not sure we'll have a use for the stone, though, 'cos the garden's done, pretty-much, so...
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Feb 4, 2010 6:21 am
Hi Rex, My BCO told me that he had visited one house where the banisters and balustade were alread installed .... mahogany ranch style. "Out!" Due to a child...
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W3526602@...
Feb 4, 2010 6:35 am
Hi, Does anybody know what goes on inside a LINE TAP? See TLC catalogue, Bits & Bobs, which is on page 53 of their latest catalogue. I'm assuming that it...
Rex I had exactly the same from my BC. I wanted some modern wire stainless steel thing and BC basically said they don't like it and I should choose something...
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W3526602@...
Feb 4, 2010 8:44 am
In a message dated 04/02/2010 08:31:42 GMT Standard Time, timsyahoo@... writes: Have you got a part number? I don't have my CPC catalogue with me...
Just finished painted a 3.4 x 2.4m room with a vaulted ceiling. Used a dehumidifier to dry it out - no cracks. Plastered Saturday, started first coat...
hi all, I had to check on my solar panels a couple of days ago and I only have a rather rickety old wooden ladder to get me to my flat roof. The roof they're...
Hi Gus I used one of these before Christmas (rigging the stage for our village show). I was absolutely sure I'd locked it in stepladder mode. Fortunately I...
yep, we have one, & it's been fine, 'though used occasionally ... the original was a UK invention, and on the market for only a short while before being...
