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    joddy mixer

    had a look at that one based in Cannock missed out on it
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    joddy mixer

    Hi guys with more work coming in im looking at getting a joddy mixer a good mate has one but now I need one for myself. Does anybody have one for sale ?? Many thanks
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    Advice on rendering and quote

    Is the original render flat or textured like a pebble dash ?? Not heard of that andura before. How many square metres are there in your place roughly ?
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    control suction on breeze blocks

    Thats would be fine for either, normally 2 coat is sufficient but they suggested the building paper to prevent the cracking either way as its a high suction block and as below 7nt
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    control suction on breeze blocks

    Fixed by nails / spit gun/ screws and penny washers does take time but that is in the small print from durrox on rendering on a 3.5 nt block
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    control suction on breeze blocks

    The best advice I was given was a layer of building paper followed by mesh stops all suction and no cracking at all as its created that barrier but so solid with the mesh
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    Bubbling When Skimming Artex

    Thailand that is a very good suck rate for your money
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    Bubbling When Skimming Artex

    Sounds like skim may be too thick leaving the air pockets what pattern is the artex??
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    To get a labourer or not

    I spoke to the local college about getting a boy, you can get a lad doing "the course" think all you pay is about £3 quid something an hour but has basic knowledge and you can get it subsidised I believe for taking some one on CITB may know more information
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    High top transit or VW transporter

    Have a look the Ford are now covered on a deal with the chassis but all depends on what you are going to carry if just tools and bags of plaser go for the VW if you need to carry boards get the transit but you will never loose on the Vw
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    spreading faster

    Have a damm hot curry the night before so the next morning once your mixed up and got a bit of movement that will make you spread quicker before you crap yourself
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    smoothing old rough render

    I would say for the sake of 3m2 just eml and top coat it as its already got the waterproofer in the back coat be the quickest other wise you will just be spending time and more of the clients money to get a good look easy for a mornings work
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    plasterers required in cambridge

    @jessop the brickies and scaffs are from your neck of the woods
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    plasterers required in cambridge

    Dont be so sure theres a few northern monkeys on site
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    Good Afternoon

    I joined up in 97 and left in 2003 after smashing my shoulder playing rugby for the navy but left Raleigh
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    Powertool - Mixer drill repairs

    Full Nail Gun Servicing & Power Tool Repairs
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    non paying customers

    give them a reminder notice to expect payment in 28 days plus the 20% @gps or legal proceedings will take place this normally makes it work
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    plasterers required in cambridge

    yeah its more of a hi spec than a hi spoke many thanks
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    plasterers required in cambridge

    hi to all I've just got a contract in CB4 area and looking for 2 good qualified plasterers CSCS card holders, its quite a high spoke job, there is aroud 3500m2 of skimming and more on render and set but this is with durafinish if interested please pm me for more info and rates many thanks
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    Good Afternoon

    Good afternoon well just a quick hello to you all as by the great username that's me and where im from. I got into plastering after serving in the royal navy for 6 years in mine clearance after a nasty injury you just have to get up and carry on. So 12 years on im still plastering covered...
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