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Painting tips
DIY Data — If a previously distempered/'whitewashed' surface needs to be repainted, all the old finish should be removed by scraping and washing away with sugar soap. A less messy (but also less satisfactory) option is to remove all the loose material and .. ...More…
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Painting Techniques
DIY Data — New Softwood - Painted Softwood - Old Hardwood - New Hardboard The way you prepare a surface, the type paint and the number of coats you need, depends upon the surface you are painting, Below are some guidelines for common surfaces. No matter ...More…
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Handheld, power circular saws
DIY Data — Details of Hand-held circular saws and their uses. Points for the do it yourself person to watch when buying, how to use, look after and diy safety. A handheld, power circular saw is one of the most useful tool which a person can own. For making ...More…
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Copyright material on diydata.com
DIY Data — Everything in this site is the property of www.diydata.com or a third party who have authorised its use by diydata.com. All articles in this site may be accessed free of charge and are intended for private and individual use - not for commercial use.More…
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On-line suppliers: DIY Suppliers
DIY Data — The suppliers listed on these pages offer on-line service and delivery, or have branches, UK wide. To have your business included in our directory, please see this page. DIY solar water heating kits from £1263 and a full installation from £2761. ...More…
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External Stucco - uses and how to apply
DIY Data — Stucco wall finishes to various subsurfaces. A brief description of the traditional methods, their application and various mixes. Stucco tends to be thicker than render (20mm against 10-12mm). Stucco tends to be built up from 3 layers while ...More…
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Stucco and Rendering mixes
DIY Data — Note: Portland cement is not included in this mix; however, its use will increase the workability of the mix and decrease the setting time, the amount of Portland cement added should not exceed 1/3rd part . The same basic mix was used for all ...More…
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Spanners and Wrenches - the various types
DIY Data — Spanners come in all shapes and sizes, many being developed to deal with a specific job. By far the most important consideration when using a spanner is to ensure that it fits the nut perfectly. Too loose, and it will round the comers of the nut ...More…
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Three layer Felt Roofing
DIY Data — How to lay a felt roof using cold adhesives - a guide to installation a flat roof using three layers of roofing felt with cold adhesive. Useful tips - Skill level - Safety - Felt Roofing Materials - Tools and Equipment Laying a felt roof is ...More…
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Corrugated sheet roofing
DIY Data — Corrugated Roofing Material - advice on designing and using corrugated roofing material. Corrugated sheet roofing material is widely available and easy to use. Corrugations should run in a straight line between the highest and lowest points, and ...More…
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Producing drawings for Planning Permission
DIY Data — Drawings required for applying for planning permission in the UK. With modern CAD packages available for home computers, it is not very difficult to produce your own drawings for a Planning Application providing care is taken to produce the ...More…
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Planning Permission and Building Regulations.
DIY Data — Planning permission and building regulation requirements in England and Wales. Please use the information on this page as guidance only, your local Building Control Office will generally be please to give you detailed guidance. On the 1st April ...More…