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    Strata Machine for sale

    Anybody interested in a strata machine only used 4 times in Ireland.Genuine reason for selling super machine if anyone interested.Complete with generator,30 m hose,3 sprayers,acrylic sprayer and two 5v transformers
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    Names that stuck

    Has anyone given or been given a nickname that stuck or heard funny stories of names given to someone.When I was serving my time nearly everyone had been given a name based on what they did or what they are remember for doing wether it was said to their face or not was another thing. Here's one...
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    Strata machine

    Has anyone used a Strata plastering machine for renders.Just looking for feedback as i made the commitment and starting job next week.
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    straight or rasping

    I have seen a lot of jobs that before they are plastered they have been completely rasped the EPS boards surface.I was trying to figure out why as it is easier to keep the boards straight eliminated extra work,dirt,waste and uneven background.Is this the norm or am i missing something.
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    EWI VS Cavity

    Why is cavity compared to EWI as an equal alternative when no none can monitor it and prove wether it has filled the complete cavity and all of a sudden cavity companies are claiming they are specialist in EWI with no plastering experience so they are training their operitives to spread.Yet...
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    window cills

    There is a big issue in Ireland regarding window cill replacement with EWI systems.People dont like the idea of using metal for reasons such as sound,easy damage,appearance and so on.The other solution is to stick a false nosing on and render.This i definitly disagree with as you cant plaster a...
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    EWI skill set

    We have experience a shortage of plasterers in Ireland to carry out EWI, as companies who have no plastereing background such as plumbers,so called builders,carpenters and QS, resulting in terrible workmanship giving the trade and EWI industry a bad name.I can see this happening in the UK...
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