I’m guessing you are talking about the gable inside your loft space? It’s a well known fact that lime mortar (like most things) degrades over time. Whether it’s exposed or not. It doesn’t matter what you use to re point but you will have to rake it out at least an inch deep if you want it to be a decent job.
I don’t know about all this rubbish being spouted above regarding moisture and breathing blaa blaa.
Cement based mortar can be mixed in varying ways to make it as hard or as soft as you like. It needs to be water proof either way to prevent wicking. Most walls get penetrating damp when the mortar has degraded and become soft and porous.
I would look at the outside and perform repairs there before messing around on the inside. for that, it would be sympathetic to the building to use lime mortar but not essential. Again, if you dont rake out the joints deep enough moisture will penetrate and when freezing occurs push the new pointing out. You can see this time and again on older buildings that have had poor workmanship in this regard.

Part of me likes it, but part of me thinks ‘silly kit-type car’.

In the eyes of a kid, it’s real. That’s all that matters really.

I’d imagine that the phrase. ‘It’s a good deal.’ Directed at doctors by Jeremy C*nt Hunt regarding his proposed pay changes, is peeing a few people off right now. It is me and I’m not a Dr.
What is he? A used car salesman.

Maybe we’re more annoyed at the person rather than what they’re saying.
I think being irritated by the way someone expresses themselves is typically (on here anyway) people hating Americans, their idioms and colloquialisms.
At least that’s what this thread reads like.
Oh, and I cant stand being called ‘mate’ by someone I don’t know.

thegreatape – Member

You can flush everything with just one radiator off can’t you?
This would be one method of connecting a power flusher, but not knowing how to use it properly and also additional ways to help remove the sludge, (some of which can be almost solid where it’s gathered over the years,) will render your efforts futile.
Please refer to my previous comment.

Make sure you cover the area around the rad VERY well. If any of that sludge gets on your carpet, you’ll struggle to get it out.
And to mtbfix who said power flush is a total waste of time.
You know absolutely nothing pal.
The only time a power flush is a total waste of time is:
a. When you don’t need one.
b. If you do and it’s not done correctly.

+1 for Bristan. However, I just completed a kitchen and fitted a Franke monoblock tap. It felt like good quality. Time will tell.
Bear in mind hard water will reduce the life of ant tap.

I get your point Obelix but I don’t think the OP was saying he wanted to go ‘batshit mental.’
I think he wants to ascertain that he is speaking to the right person before broaching the subject, which sounds like a reasonable approach.
I suppose you could go at it either way as long as you don’t do it aggressively.

They both seem reasonable to me.
You get what you pay for and both jobs involve a lot of work. I love it when people tell me how long a job they asked me to quote should take.
I don’t need the work that badly and when that happens, I walk away.
If you ask me to do a job, I will do it properly and expect to be paid accordingly.
Anyone who expects a boiler fit system flush and commissions in a day by one guy, either doesn’t know a good job from bad or doesn’t care.
Pay peanuts……get monkeys.

If my neighbour had first installed a cctv cam before chatting with me, I doubt things would have turned out for the better.

Even though your dog was taking a duke in his garden?
It’s your dog and your responsibility to make sure it defecates in your garden. Opening the door and saying. “Off you go Toodles, make poopy sweetie pie.” and expecting it to know where to do it is irresponsible.
You should expect whatever comes, and be humble about it too.

tymbian – Member

Tape measure.

And this

Hand saw, mallet, chisels, screwdrivers, drill and assorted wood bits.
edit: Forget scribe and square.
double edit: I mean forgot!!!!

Sorry to harp on but this still doesn’t explain why the warranty remained unpaid.

There is a street on my commute which is having this done. All bar I believe one house has had it done & it stands out like a sore thumb – I can’t imagine they will have an easy task to sell when they decide to…

They should have no trouble at all if theirs is the only house that doesn’t have mould growing up every window reveal and corner. I think this whole insulation malarkey is overblown. I had ours CWI and it’s been the worst decision ever. Condensation and mould is a major problem now. So what if the bills are lower. It’s an unhealthy environment!

Ewwww. I hate odd numbers.

but after a page or two, I just found it a bit meh.

It’s been a very disappointing experience.
Lol

Agreed Mike. I think I got up on the wrong side this morning 😕
I would edit, but to late. Oops!

I can’t help myself. The more I read this the more I cant get over the amount of analytical crap being applied to here.
What a bunch of winging nanny’s.
You are out on your bike, you ride, you win.
I cant see how doing that anywhere could be boring or mundane. I can think of a few trails that aren’t as good as other trails, but seriously, would you rather be watching ArseEast Enders or riding 12 loops at Sandwell Valley Park ?
I know what I’d be doing.

A smile like David Cameron. Or is it a grimace? Not sure.

My apologies if you have to endure something you’ve already seen. I haven’t.

Unlimited wealth and power.

I’ve had my Tassimo machine for 3 years. I love the Costa cappuccinos but they are jammed with fat and calories. The Americano is bloody great though and probably a better option for my waist line. I just go back and forth with the guilt of producing so much waste every time I use it. It’s a tough one. One week I say never again and then the withdrawals kick in….

It’s not complicated. You got a ticket. If you don’t want to pay it. Don’t.
Repercussions will only occur if you plan on returning to the US.
Most states share information now and if you go elsewhere (avoiding AZ) the chances are that should you get pulled over again, they will find an outstanding fine and likely a warrant by that time. You will be arrested. You would face extradition to the state you committed the offence.
If this sounds inconvenient. Pay the fine!

Gardening knee pad or the like. I find the ones in purpose made pockets or with straps are sweaty and uncomfortable. I just toss the pad on the floor and move it around with me. Simples.

carlos – Member

Opened this hoping to see a gratuitous pic of Kate Beckinsale in leather
My thoughts entirely. 😀

This gave me a good chuckle. Unbelievable!
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/singlespeed-shaving

I’m not suprized that pretty much every complaint regarding mostly trail centers has mention of “The only good bit.”
I don’t see how you can go out and ride a trail someone else has broken their balls to build for you, then bitch about it.
If you don’t like the sloggy bits, you’re probably not fit enough!
If you don’t think there is enough reward for your climbing. You probably aren’t fit enough.
If you don’t get the “Flow of the trail.” You’re probably a crap rider.
Some trails are built better than others. I’ll grant you that, but your task is to go out there and make it all flat (figuratively.) If you’re struggling to do that or think it isn’t fun and challenging. You aren’t trying hard enough and/or are going to slow because, I can assure you, even the easiest trail gets harder the faster you go. So, you should go back the couch and quit slowing me down on “The good bit.”

L the **** OL.

I love it how you ask a question and get a load of balls weighing irrelevant nonsense.
I don’t know exactly or approximately how long you will be off your bike. Why didn’t you ask your doctor that question?

The other issue I have is when it rains and you get a mottled effect where the tint goes darker in places. Very irritating.

Oh, the little things.

I find myself frequently disappointed with Aldi products. Although, the less I go, the less I’m disappointed.

Hey jte7. My consultant cardiologist was Dr Thorne at the QE Birmingham.
I also found out about my defect following a stroke (TIA).
As far as rehab. They asked me to do nothing strenuous for a week after the procedure (the no driving clause helps with that)and get back into training gradually. No other restrictions.

The one I live in.

For the benefit of the OP.

Class 1 Flue

A brick chimney is easily recognised by a chimney stack, with either a pot or gas terminal on your roof, which relies on the natural circulation of air through the room and up your chimney to expel the products of combustion. The minimum internal diameter will be 7” (or greater) and it may have had a real solid fuel fire in previously, especially in the case of older properties sometimes identifiable by an existing chair brick at the back of the fire opening.

Note that your chimney may or may not have a terminal(pot) this would be part of advice you need on how to remedy.
Also, your chimney looks to be of stone blocks and brick. It’s still a class one. Totalshell was correct on that score.
If you read up and are a quick learner, there’s no reason you couldn’t show yourself to be competent to building control and complete a safe installation. If you have any doubts, call someone in. There’s more to know than is worth trying to list here.
Its not cheap, but it’s worth it being done right.
Incidentally, £40 to test the integrity of flue seem a little low to me. I wouldn’t do it for that. It’s not worth the trip out.

Haha. I’m not sure who’s taking the piss now.
It was a serious question and misleading the op may prove a bad ides. If I don’t see the humour and he may not either. Again, I refer him (OP) to an expert, there seems to be few here.
Fitting any appliance which requires products of combustion to be carried away by a flue with limited know how is extremely dangerous.
Besides, if he wants to sell his house in the future, it would be prudent to ensure he has adhered to building reg’s and has the correct documents/tags to show it has been fitted competently.

https://video-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xpt1/v/t42.1790-2/11199879_850301905037627_32054022_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjQ1MSwicmxhIjoxOTQxfQ%3D%3D&rl=451&vabr=251&oh=95510c7046e745794c9e00de7e47316a&oe=55CD009F

I don’t know? It’s hard to determine inflextion in written text. It reads like a poor set of instructions to me.

You and I both know theres a lot more to making a safe installation than listed there buddy. Or are you testing my knowledge? 🙂

Totalshell is obviously ok with the possibility of killing his family. If you aren’t, I recommend taking advice from someone who actually has a clue what they’re on about.
Redstripe’s offer is sound.

What’s the word for reading a load of words and meanings and then immediately forgetting them?