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Advice for hiring a bricklayer
I’m thinking of hiring a bricklayer to remove the existing wall at the front of my garden and replace it with a new one. What sort of qualifications or experience should a bricklayer have before I hire one? Also, would they be able to arrange waste removal or would I likely need to hire a skip company separately for getting rid of the old wall? Any building regulations/planning permission rules to consider for any of this? Thanks!
Frost damaged bricks
A whole course of bricks below damp proof is showing signs of frost damage with the facing broken off. Is the strenghth of the bricks endangered and what is best course of remedy?
Gap in plaster brick work exposed. Black with damp
I have a gap in the plaster at the bottom of my interior living room wall. The bricks are black with damp. I need to treat them re mortar or plaster, I think. What tradesman would do this?
How do you mix mortar for bricklaying
What do I need to know when mixing a mortar for bricklaying? What will I need in terms of the tools and supplies and what is the correct ratio of materials for creating a mortar? Anything else I’d need to consider?
Replacing concrete fence posts near brick wall
The start of the run of a garden fence starts just a foot alongside my brick wall If I replace the list should I have a membrane between the wall and the post so that the postcrete doesn’t bind with the wall below ground ?
advice on how to fix a leaking chimney DIY
Water is leaking through my chimney. I would like to fix it by myself. What tools will I need and how can I make the work as safe as possible?
Best companies for sun-dried clay bricks
What companies do you suggest I look at if I want to purchase sun-dried clay bricks?
Fly ash bricks
What are Fly ash bricks? How long do they usually last and what are their pros and cons in general? Thanks!
Adding lime to mortar
What's the difference between lime and hydrated lime? Which do I add to mortar to make it easier to use?
Light textured vs heavy textured bricks
What are the actual differences between light textured and heavy textured bricks? When would one option or the other suit better in your opinion?
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