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Mmalc replied to the thread Do I HAVE to batten this out.I take it that you are in USA? Stick a board on the lower level to bring the wall flush. Then over board the complete wall.
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Mmalc replied to the thread Render identification.It will need the complete wall re rendered. Why rat trap bond brickwork?
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Mmalc replied to the thread Job opportunity.On line banking is the best thing that happened to banking. I get instant payment from my clients.
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MMate the country is f**ked I'm sat in my office and I can hear the f**ckers trying the doors. Not just the younguns either seen a...
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Mmalc replied to the thread Heavy efflorescence on coving - can it be repaired ?.The coving is in bad condition as well. The whole ceiling area needs to be replaced, after the roof has been repaired,
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MI think Libbyd May be a Ugandan prince ⬆️⬆️
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Mfellow spread got his van window smashed, tools gone, but he did find a breitling watch left behind, to gavin happy 21st love...
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Mmalc replied to the thread External House Issue.Looks to me like Death watch beetle. A bigger job then you think.
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MShhhhhhhhh! Stupid boy! Think of the £££
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MNot really - it’s Scotland- all tight wads
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Mmalc replied to the thread External House Issue.The whole bay looks like the timbers have rotted. It needs rebuilding. Nice little job .
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Mmalc replied to the thread How would you react?.It was a big mistake not finishing the work. The client will just employ another plasterer to finish the job and they will tell the...
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Mmalc replied to the thread K-Rend vs Lime Render for New Extension.I would say that the render has a float/sponge finish.
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Mmalc replied to the thread patching on reed and clinker blocks.Gips is easy to use, you only have to add water . You will be able to dub out to the required thickness. You can 1 coat or 2 coat on the...
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Mmalc replied to the thread K-Rend vs Lime Render for New Extension.Lime render is the most expensive and not required on a new build. As you like a plain finish. I would go for a base coat like HP12...
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Mmalc replied to the thread patching on reed and clinker blocks.Are Gips black band or Gips gold band base coats available at your builders merchants? These plasters can just be sponged up and trowel...
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Mmalc replied to the thread How to level out new plaster?.Sounds like a break down in communication. Tell the plasterer that you want the walls plumb and that he needs to adjust his quote.
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Mmalc replied to the thread How would you react?.The last resort is to take a charge out on the property, This is marked on the properties deeds and has to be settled before the...
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Mmalc replied to the thread Large Bellcast.You can purchase stop beads at different thickness. I have only fitted brick slips to the top gable ends with thin coat finish on the...
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Mmalc replied to the thread New Tools to buy? And more.There s another handy tool that you did not know that you've got. When the blade falls off your flex trowel you are left with a handle...
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Mmalc replied to the thread Apprentices.These self employed people who are really directly employed are just being robbed of their pensions, holiday/sick pay etc. I would not...
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MWerner platforms steps and ladders Bought these from wickes. Have large Werner steps from toolstation. Quality manufacturer.
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Mmalc replied to the thread New Tools to buy? And more.NOT powerful enough to mix render materials.
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Mmalc replied to the thread Half time bonding additive.There is also an extra time for sand and cement. Useful on stone dashing!
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Mmalc replied to the thread Half time bonding additive.Yes we use half time in Multi for a small hit.
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Mmalc replied to the thread Apprentices.Do you employ the apprentice ie holiday pay, sick pay, pension and stamp his national insurance stamp? or is he self employed with no...
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Mmalc replied to the thread Apprentices.When I was an apprentice, the only firms that offered signed apprenticeships were members of the builders federation. These firms would...
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MBloody crazy nowadays I worked with the same 2 guys for 15 years I started with them at 17 as an apprentice but that’s when plastering...
