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    How should I finish this edge?

    Inside wall is fireboard, I'm going to re-board (dot and dab) and skim the facing wall, but not skim the fireboard. But If I make it flush there will be an exposed plasterboard edge. Should I just suck it up and skim the fireboard or is there an edging bead that will cover the edge of plasterboard?
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    Is this lime plaster?

    Some plaster has blown and I'm wondering if it's lime based? I've licked it to test but couldn't taste any limes ;). There are clumps of hair dotted throughout it if that's any indication. Also If it is lime am I okay to use thistle bonding instead? And I've chipped off all the blown plaster...
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    Need advice on plastering penetrating damp

    My gable end needs externally rendering to stop penetrating damp, but this can't be done until spring time. In the meantime I need to re-plaster said wall internally due to a blown skim coat. I'd like to stop the penetrating damp coming through the wall until I can render it, how is best to do...
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