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13th March 2024, 05:01 PM
Thread: DIY Plastering
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DIY plastering
As someone who is a slow but persistent amateur in such matters, here's my two bob's worth. And you may already have these, and they are referred to above:
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19th January 2024, 06:57 PM
Thread: jointing compounds??
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Cracked butt joins
If the butt joins are cracked, and paper tape has been used, re-doing the same way will result in another cracked join. I have had this case.
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10th January 2024, 06:34 AM
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Thanks Gents
Interesting that this question stirred up some divergent views etc. I think I'll contact Fermco and see what they say, will report back. If 10 years or so is all you can expect, it's hardly a...
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9th January 2024, 07:46 AM
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Joining sewer terracotta to PVC Plumbquick
All, about 15 years ago I replaced all the external terracotta sewerage line with PVC. Months of excavation, a day for the plumber, lucky him.
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16th November 2023, 01:57 PM
Thread: Replacing large sliding windows
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Agree with everything above, all valid. Remember...
Agree with everything above, all valid. Remember the storm moulds cover the brick/window join on the outside, and the practice is to fix to the frame (nails and packers, whatever) and fill the...
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18th June 2023, 07:08 PM
Thread: Old time Renovate Forum Roll call
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Mr too
I was Compleat Amateu, but that wasn't like so I'm now Compleat Repeat. God knows.
Regards all