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Topic: Paint Removal - Red brick Wall |
sledgehammer
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Forum: Extending, Renovating & Restoring Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:00 pm Subject: Sea to Sky - paint remover for brick |
I have some sea to sky product left over from the job (maybe 20L). If anyone wants it let me know. It can be picke dup in Dublin. |
Topic: Cast Iron Radiator Repair |
sledgehammer
Replies: 0
Views: 8171
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Forum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:46 pm Subject: Cast Iron Radiator Repair |
Have refurbished and old cast iron rad but it is still leaking between two of the sections. I don't want to take it apart again. Does anyone know of a way to seal this leak with the rad in place.
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Topic: spotlights |
sledgehammer
Replies: 3
Views: 34331
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Forum: Garden & Outdoors Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:48 pm Subject: lights |
screwfix.co.uk are good for lights and great for diy bits and bobs. Much cheaper than the local hardware store usually. Deliver to your door! |
Topic: blinds |
sledgehammer
Replies: 4
Views: 30457
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Forum: Carpentry, Kitchens & Furniture Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:35 pm Subject: blinds |
Hi missy. Area Blinds 01 4731979 just off james st (left after Guinness main gate) are an excellent stockist who also manufacture. I think they are cheaper than most standard shops. Just bring your wa ... |
Topic: Red Brick Pointing Repair |
sledgehammer
Replies: 0
Views: 17221
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Forum: Extending, Renovating & Restoring Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:15 pm Subject: Red Brick Pointing Repair |
Hi
I have a large end of terrace edwardian period red brick wall with pointing repairs required, Does anyone know an outfit that would do this repair incl. supply of scaffold. |
Topic: Black Fascia & Soffit |
sledgehammer
Replies: 1
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Forum: Extending, Renovating & Restoring Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:09 pm Subject: Black Fascia & Soffit |
I am looking for a supplier on Dublin north side for black upvc fascia and soffit systems. I only need to do about 7metres of it and have been quoted 500euro by supply and fit companies. I am keen to ... |
Topic: The Roadstone Book of House Design |
sledgehammer
Replies: 3
Views: 26327
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Forum: DIY & Home Improvements Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:03 pm Subject: Designmy a**e |
I lived in one-may years back in Galway. Lets just say my lungs have neverrecovered. It was a god awful damp place - poor ventilation and a roof that had a tendency to lift offduring a gale..
I nev ... |
Topic: Roof Cleaning |
sledgehammer
Replies: 2
Views: 26563
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Forum: Cleaning Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:54 pm Subject: That damn old moss |
Hi...
Don't powerwash!
Not sure what type of roof slate/tile/shingle you have but you are probably best spryaing on a product specifically for moss. Talk to the lads at ptarmigan.ie. They have a ... |
Topic: Any Recommendation for a Bathroom Supplier?-Dublin Northside |
sledgehammer
Replies: 4
Views: 15031
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Forum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:24 pm Subject: Supplier |
Ifin Dublin try a wholesaler in glasnevin called Harreds. They are locate djust past Woodies. They wont give you any design assiatnacebut have a goodrange of product at keener (than some) prices. |
Topic: Extractor Fan in Bathroom |
sledgehammer
Replies: 1
Views: 9223
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Forum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:20 pm Subject: Flaking Paint |
Nothing worse than flaking paint. A half decent extraction fan should do the job. You can control it off your light switch or directly. Shouldn't cost too much and is a quick fit - maybe 25euro for a ... |
Topic: Solar Heating |
sledgehammer
Replies: 1
Views: 8764
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Forum: Plumbing, Heating & Bathrooms Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:57 pm Subject: solar panels |
Hi maureen, you have got three choices. 1, solar water heaters for hot water only, 2 - solar water heaters for hot water and central heating 3 - PV cells to supply electricity. at the moment options 1 ... |
Topic: chandeliers |
sledgehammer
Replies: 3
Views: 20479
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Forum: Electrical Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:45 pm Subject: chandeliers |
dealt with a place in Phibsboro called Fado who restored an old light which i bought. worth a try?? |
Topic: Perspex roof for awning |
sledgehammer
Replies: 2
Views: 25880
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Forum: Garden & Outdoors Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:46 pm Subject: perspex |
Did you think of getting a UPVC conservatory company to build you a complete structure? You could probably get one up cheap enough?? |
Topic: Attic conversion |
sledgehammer
Replies: 3
Views: 23565
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Forum: Extending, Renovating & Restoring Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:36 pm Subject: Attic |
http://homewise.ie/boards/viewtopic.php?t=34
See previous blog on this. |
Topic: Kitchen Presses |
sledgehammer
Replies: 3
Views: 14512
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Forum: Carpentry, Kitchens & Furniture Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:23 pm Subject: Dipped? |
When you say dipped do you mean to strip the paint with acid? If so there is a place in Harolds Cross that dip wood doors/panels. I can't seem to find the name of the place but if you ring any of the ... |
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