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  Topic: Paint Removal - Red brick Wall
sledgehammer

Replies: 6
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PostForum: 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: 7053

PostForum: 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: 29248

PostForum: 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: 25806

PostForum: 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: 13302

PostForum: 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
Views: 14823

PostForum: 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: 20685

PostForum: 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: 21890

PostForum: 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: 12504

PostForum: 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
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PostForum: 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: 7299

PostForum: 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: 16730

PostForum: 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: 20925

PostForum: 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: 18228

PostForum: 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: 12486

PostForum: 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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