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  1. Roofer2plasterer

    Moisture Board

    Can you dot and dab Green Moisture boards like Knauf Moistureshield, Gyproc Moisture Resistant? its on a pissed stone wall so if i can avoid framing i'll be a happy man.
  2. Roofer2plasterer

    Wet dash

    we wet dash all the time on council property, We use bagged 6mm limestone in a 3 stone, 2 sand, 1 cement mix, mix a large batch in two baths, lay on full wall and start harling. its messy work and tidying up takes ages but we get a nice finish,
  3. Roofer2plasterer

    Floating over thermalite blockwork

    Microgobetis, Plasprime X or Gyprime it!
  4. Roofer2plasterer

    New plasprime X for external priming!

    Yeah, similar to the Parex gear but off the shelf in Travis Perkins.
  5. Roofer2plasterer

    New plasprime X for external priming!

    Not as messy as Sbr and you don't have to hit this when its tacky and I bet it costs about the same for the M2 . Like I say we used it in a gable and it was nectar, using it next week on internal floating.
  6. Roofer2plasterer

    New plasprime X for external priming!

    Used this stuff on a gable end on Tuesday and it's quality gear! It's new version of plasprime that can be used externally as a key! It's £40 + vat but worth it as Eliminates sbr slurry! Put it on day before u hit and away u go! PLASPRIME X
  7. Roofer2plasterer

    help with condensation issue

    put a core vent in. core out 4'' hole and shove sleeve in. lovered vent internally and weathered sleeve externally. drill pilot hole from internal wall then core from outside to limit dust. problem solved.
  8. Roofer2plasterer

    Straightening tips for rendering/ two coat

    Helpful as usual eh? Don't put it on to thick, about 10-15mm is ample, use a feather edge or darby to straighten up, fill in hollows as u say and when it's pulled in enough rub up with wood or poly float and then sponge to finish if external or use a devil float if internal for key to skim later...
  9. Roofer2plasterer

    Cementone Plasprime

    It is the same, it's same tub just branded by cementone now. Seems to go Alot further than thistle bond it! I love the stuff!
  10. Roofer2plasterer

    thistle dura finish

    Tp's will order it on demand!
  11. Roofer2plasterer

    Sbr

    We mix it with water 50/50 on council houses or slurry it on paying customers!
  12. Roofer2plasterer

    cheap cordless

    Shite, my hitachi burnt out after 2 month! Never buy em again!
  13. Roofer2plasterer

    mouldy ceiling

    put an airbrick and vent in! condensation from air not circulating!
  14. Roofer2plasterer

    trowel protection

    I put the sun visor on the passenger side of the van down and put my trowels in the slot!
  15. Roofer2plasterer

    this is what its come to for me

    s**t innit? I work for the council for last two years after being self employed for 6 years previously and redundancies are in the pipeline since these tory bastards took over! Building trade is still on it's arse but no help available! i feel for ya mate but your definatly not alone!
  16. Roofer2plasterer

    Skimming over tile adhesive?

    It would be faster to knock the old board out and re board and skim!
  17. Roofer2plasterer

    How to build a roman villa

    Found Him! http://timothydalton-dobson.com/
  18. Roofer2plasterer

    How to build a roman villa

    Yes mate I'll PM you!
  19. Roofer2plasterer

    How to build a roman villa

    Dunno how many of u remember a tv producer posted in the jobs section of the forum for plasterers to appear on a tv show, I had the telephone interview but bottled the next interview because I couldn't leave my job for the six month required. I know a few others like rendersystems went even...
  20. Roofer2plasterer

    What is the worst condition you have had to work in

    I work for the council so pretty much 80% of them are s**t holes!!!! Even watched a Dog curl one off on my dust sheets once! We use dustsheets to keep us clean and not the houses!!!
  21. Roofer2plasterer

    Oops!

    The platform I was stood on at the time was not the only 'hopper' in The room!!!!
  22. Roofer2plasterer

    Oops!

    Re-plastering a flood damaged property for an Elderly bloke who recently had his leg removed surgically! We were discussing his house insurance and I said 'they havn't got a leg to stand on'!!!!! .....OOPs
  23. Roofer2plasterer

    Best place to get WBA?

    Our TP's Sell Sovereign Plasprime for £25 and its the same size tub as Bond-It! just as good!
  24. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    I don't work in barrow mate I work for south lakes council in Ulverston, Windermere, bowness, Ambleside ect! When mrs qualifies we will move mate that was always the plan but apart from certain areas it ain't that bad here, I think your confusing it with the Bronx???? Anyway cheers for the...
  25. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    Not u Chris W, south lakes is called Chris aswell! That reply was to him mate!
  26. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    The work for the council is plastering, we do full house reskims, dashing, rendering, float and set! It ain't just patching! Got spreads who've been on sites for 20 years working along side me and I'm just as fast and quality of finish as them so I know my standard is good! I appreciate what...
  27. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    Cheers bud I'll keep ubin mind! I'm available most weekends if u got out!
  28. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    I've always worked away mate before I took this job in sept 09! I was self employed and made atleast 120 a day but the recession hit and work stopped! Problem was I always worked for the same main contractor and never built up any contacts! I'll keep my eye open for work away but I think I've...
  29. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    I've been plastering Alot longer than a year mate and completed my nvq in 2009 Your right about where I live though but with kids settled in school and Mrs a student nurse at the local hospital moving isn't an option at this time!
  30. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    Thanks for the replies, I understand I can't do full house reskims in a week but as well as being qualified in plastering i'm also a qualified in roofing and solid fuel installation plus very experienced in general building so plenty of strings to my bow so hopefully there should be plenty of...
  31. Roofer2plasterer

    Starting up weekends?

    I work full time for the council and to be honest I don't earn enough! Since the cutbacks they've stopped all overtime so money's tight! Have any of you ever worked full time and set up a legitimate business working weekends only and can it work? Obviously if things got really busy I'd **** the...
  32. Roofer2plasterer

    mould

    Click this link. http://www.wisepropertycare.com/common-property-problems-solutions/condensation-treatment/condensation-mould-kits/
  33. Roofer2plasterer

    Hardwall on external walls

    i thought dryzone was an injection cream for damp course!
  34. Roofer2plasterer

    Rendering and pva?

    UniBond Waterproof PVA Adhesive and Bonding Agent Exterior Grade 1 Litre Tin: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Only use EXTERIOR GRADE Pva, Not the normal stuff we use indoors! Does what it says on the tub!
  35. Roofer2plasterer

    Rendering and pva?

    UniBond Waterproof PVA Adhesive and Bonding Agent Exterior Grade 1 Litre Tin: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Only use EXTERIOR GRADE Pva, Not the normal stuff we use indoors! Does what it says on the tub!
  36. Roofer2plasterer

    Hardwall on external walls

    http://ejcpreservation.co.uk/Sovereign%20Protection%20Scheme%20LiteratureEJC.PDF Kingfisher Training Seminars - Roof Coatings, Damp Proof Injection, Timber Treatment & Tanking Various companies will offer approved contractor status for there products and offer guarentees. Only drawback is...
  37. Roofer2plasterer

    pebble dash mixes

    if were wet dashing we mix 3 chipping-2 sand-1 cement gauged into 2 or 3 baths! ready to go and uniform!
  38. Roofer2plasterer

    Hardwall on external walls

    U can tank a wall with various products and get an insurance backed guarentee!!! Simples! Then render it and skim it! Easybut not cheap! If they want rid of damp it's the only option!!!
  39. Roofer2plasterer

    Anyone else resent Firemen ???

    not just firemen, no fucka wants to pay anymore! Plumber at work asked for a price for two ceilings and i quoted £100 (mates rates). Never heard out til i went to his house to do another job and the slag had done it himself and what a mess!!! not as easy as it looks is it ya clown!!!!
  40. Roofer2plasterer

    grey bonding

    Like your Boyfriends Arse cheeks after u've waxed it!
  41. Roofer2plasterer

    grey bonding

    Yeah, still grey up north! Don't find it easier to spread though, just twice as sticky!!!
  42. Roofer2plasterer

    Council scum!

    we still get given the antibacterial hand wash. I was at a house a few months ago and i set up my dust sheets and the tennants dog curled one off on it!! Pure class these people!
  43. Roofer2plasterer

    Council scum!

    I wish I could leave the brighthouse shopping bastards but I'm an employee now so I need the cash!
  44. Roofer2plasterer

    Council scum!

    Went to board and Skim a 25m2 ceiling for a tennant! got there and the fat sow had not moved a feckin thing! Moved most of the tat and sheeted the sofas! worked like a dog to do the job and not offered one cup of tea cause lard arse was to busy watchin tv! tidied up and left the place spotless...
  45. Roofer2plasterer

    New Primer

    what the feck you on about Fat lad? That is clean!!! Obviously your cholesterol has clouded ya vision!
  46. Roofer2plasterer

    New Primer

    Used Sovereign Plasprime today and seems just as good as Thistle Bond it if not better! It's still green but a little thicker than TBI so dosn't throw grit all over whilst rolling on...... £24 at Travis Perkins. Skimming it tommorrow!!
  47. Roofer2plasterer

    How do u solve this one?

    NO like i say it's rising up from under ground not coming down the walls, it's dry furter up up. Work for the Council mate, if i could fack it off i would, plus she's fit!
  48. Roofer2plasterer

    How do u solve this one?

    sent to put an airbrick and internal vent into a understairs cupboard today as it was damp. Ko'd the plaster internally and knocked a hole in walls for airbrick. AS usual with these problems the cavity was being bridged by that horrible blown isulation. i put my arm into the cavity and beneath...
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