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Is there any reason that copper pipe joints can't be bonded over? Not sure how corrosive it would be, if at all. Got a small repair to do, pipes behind p.board. Area of board been cut out. Not possible to replace with new board and repair & skim, as pipes fit snug up against back of board...

Been pricing up jobs the last few months and found this happening - finding that other spreads are goin in a lot cheaper. I'm not expensive either by the way (£150-200 day domestic work - live near M25) Think this may be due to lack of work, puttin in a low price in order to get the job. We...

Cheers fellas, Bit of a strange one isn't it. Had a butchers at the website, seems there's a couple of different methods/mixes, such as not using lime at all etc but all methods recommend using the fibres. Have got the new pond owner to have a look too (its a mate). Any other tips will be...

Hi folks, need advice on a render job i'm doin for a mate. It's the inside walls of a large fish pond (6ft deep x 8ft) render to go onto concrete blocks. What mix and mats should i be using? What prep will the blocks need? Just a good soaking or stick in some pva too? He's already got a...

cheers mate, much appreciated. saw a post on wall prep on general discussions, that cleared it up too.

Hada butchers, helpfull, cheers. Couldn't find distemper tho, any ideas?

Hi Folks. Heard Many ideas on surface prep before skim, but want the best way. What do you prep the walls with for the following - 1. Painted walls? - Wallpaper off, walls are a mess, they want it skimmed. 2. Mixed Patches of paint & old plaster? (as above). 3. Distemper? What the hell do you...