Recent content by Haggis

So should I use 'builders' sand or 'sharp' sand? Is 'plastering' sand pants then (why)?

Yup, I may as well cock up my own MIL's gaff first :RpS_laugh: The stonework falling apart does cause me some concern I do admit. Ta for all the replies, it has given me much to think on and cleared up a fair bit too.

And do I splash in some plasticiser too?

So 4 or 5+1+1?

Very helpful. How would I determine the u-value and is there some fancy thermal render/cement?

No mate. As per my 1st post: [ Hi folks, I'm just breaking into plastering, so please excuse any stupid questions. I'm currently on a C&G multi skills course in South Wales and seem to be getting on quite well with my plastering and am looking forward to getting some work in. Starting off...

No, thank F!

Hmmm, so what mix do you suggest? Do I need lime too and if so what mix?

Ta for the reply. Pity the sand seem to come in 800~850Kg bags. So I'll be looking at about 10 bags of cement for the job. Will 5 bags of Multi-finish cover over that? It seems a bit light to me, but maybe I'm still just a bit heavy handed.

Guys, I have my first (internal) render job looming and I'm not sure how much material I'll need and could do with a bit of advice. I reckon I have about 40m2 needing covered. The old stuff has blown all over the place, so I plan on hacking it all off, back to the stonework. It is in a 200 year...

Long story - short: The wife is a Taff and we'd become hacked off living in London and have 2 young kids. Scotland is too wet and windy so we came here. The only haggis around here is the one hanging between my legs :RpS_laugh:

Hi folks, I'm just breaking into plastering, so please excuse any stupid questions. I'm currently on a C&G multi skills course in South Wales and seem to be getting on quite well with my plastering and am looking forward to getting some work in. Starting off small and working up as I get more...