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I posted previously regarding the G4 machine and maybe getting into liquid screeds.
But after a few conversations regarding the screeds I’ve decided to stick to what I know.
Ocr and bagged render is being used more frequently now instead of sand and cement.
I have a massive house to do...
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I am getting a G4 as my first decent pump and would like to start using it for liquid screeds and self leveling as well as ocr’s and Other bagged products.
Just want to get full use from it and was wondering if you could recommend a decent
Screed supplier who gives training and...
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Does anyone have a G4 Smart with a generator and loads it into a transit van?
Just wondering if it’s awkward as I know there a big machine
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Been aske to price a large house internal only
Normally I would go for hardwall and skim but just wondering if any of you use different backing coats
It going onto 7n blocks. Am thinking of buying a pump if I get the job.
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I've just finished my first job using hp14 and I think it's great stuff to use .
The only thing I would say is that it stiffens up fairly quickly.
Should you mix it fairly wet?
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Does anyone check cavitys for rubble or if they have have cwi fitted?
Am only asking this because I was asked by another contractor
Personally I have never checked
Have you?
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I've been told that k-rend dash receiver is done in two passes wet on wet with
Mesh in the first coat.
I've never used it before and it's only a small job.
Is this correct?
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I've been told that k-rend dash receiver is done in two passes wet on wet with
Mesh in the first coat.
I've never used it before and it's only a small job.
Is this correct?
Thanks
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I've got a polymer render job to do on 7n block work with 10mm thickness required which needs mesh applying.
It says contractors choice
Any advice which is the best material to use also it's to be rubbed up and painted
doing a ashlar block mark job about 100m2 finished the first panel today
Turned out well despite a bit of rain.
I used render beads on this job as its getting painted and needed to bead it first as the old walls were miles out
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I've been asked to insulate an old extension which is s&c render and wet dash it to match the original house.
Has anyone ever done this? I've seen it done on dry dash with 6mm chippings
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Am looking for some tape that I can use for creating a story band on a job I will be doing. Also I am doing the window sills a different color so will need to cover them up too.
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I've done sand and cement screeding along with plastering but have never tried liquid screeds.
Am thinking of getting into it and would consider buying a pump.
Could any one give me advice and info regarding doing this
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Just wondering how many of you have used these products and if so what do you think.
I've had some good feed back but would like more views
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Am looking to buy a Hotwire cutter . I've had one for 5 years but it's a been abused by the people that don't pay for them!!
It was from probeauteam in Germany
But just wondering what any of you lads use and are they good.
It's the machine and not the hand held one am after
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Just wondering how some of you get over new windows that have lead trays on them.
do you use over sills? Or pin eps to the face of old sill?
Do you use lead trays in uk
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Have been told that hp14 on 90 mm grey eps needs 14 days curing before the silicone top coat goes on.
Is this common practice.?
Seems to be a long time
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Does anyone use the scrim tape for Aqua panel ?
If so we're do you get it.
I've got a PAREX spec that says scrim all joints
I've never done that before its just been meshed.
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Does anyone spray maite on a regular basis.
I've got a 80 m2 gable to spray and have only tried Jub.
I know this stuff sets quick in the bucket.
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Been rendering with sand and cement for years and have had experience with thin coat EWI.
as we don't use much monocouce renders over here I would like to start having a go.
Would anyone recommend any products to start using?
I have a small house to do which is cavity wall with 7n...
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Has anyone ever fitted a EWI system to a prefab timber framed bungalow
The house is made up from studwork which has plywood screwed to it then expanded meatle fitted followed by 30 mm of sand and cement render.
The house is around 40 years old. And needs insulating.
Any tips??
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Am thinking of doing a cource and not to sure about which one to do.
I don't really no much about any products in this line advice and help would be great
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I've been looking at some of your work and I am impressed with it and would like to learn this skill
I think this would be a good thing to get into as a lot of houses here are granite
Any advice on training would be grateful and is it hard to get the hang of.
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Was just wondering if anyone uses k-rend HP12 or HP14 on EWI Systems.
I've never used any products from K-REND and wanted to see if it's good to use.
It seems to be fairly cheap to buy.
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I've got to do a two story rounded wall that will be simalar to a tower shape with 90 mm eps and was wondering the best way to fix the base rail . Can you buy one for rounds or is it the slow prosess of cutting the back edge.
Also has anyone done many rounded walls??
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I've just starting priming a job that was base coated last week and as I was applying the primer a saw a few very fine cracks up to 200mm long .
I've stuck and pinned the 100 mm boards as I should have and applied the first base coat and mesh and the second coat three days later and...
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I am looking to but 220 m2 of parex thin coat system onto 50 mm phenolic
Any suggestions best place to get them. Either Poole/Portsmouth or to be delivered to this area??
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Just wondering your views on finishing ewi base coat so it's ready for priming and machine applied finish. Do you sponge if so what's the best sponge to use.
Or the best way to to get it done
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I have a house to price that has been rough casted and painted maybe 5 times
Everything is solid including the paint.
I would normally stipple with sbr then render with sand and cement.
But any better products you could recommend to do the job?
The final coat has to be silicone 1.5 mm...
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