Home DIY

Maybe - once it arrives you're welcome to test the theory. Where's your work?

Bit the bullet and bought a Speedheater Cobra. Thanks for the tip, will keep you (all) posted on results.

Btw I also tried out the Tensid paint stripper, and it was pretty good actually. Though it only ate through one layer at a time and then sort of became denatured. So I can imagine it being really quite costly over a large surface, plus it makes a total mess!!! yuck! But fumes weren't too harsh on the upside.

Is anyone registered as a tradesperson with Howdens Joinery? I want to get some bits for the kitchen in my new place, but they sell to trade only.

Turn up dressed as a builder and you usually get trade price ;)

Shit, shower and shave at once. Time saver

This weekend's project...

omg yes .. decking/backyard is our next project .. do you accept bribes to let me see some of that ^ for inspo?

Heh, one of my next outdoor projects is tearing up the decking. Never been a fan - all I can remember is my parents raging at Ground Force always building decking.

What about a nice Charlie Dimmock water feature instead?

Yeah - no problem. That was a day & a half's work - mostly because of pain in the arse cut out bits round the dorrway.
I can highly recommend the support things in the top pic. They are adjustable so the base doesn't have to be completely level.

We are thinking this stuff: http://www.millboard.co.uk/

I think googling for one of those gets you put on a list.

Nice but a bit pricey.

Not bad tho .. I want to spend less time cleaning decking and more time buying bike shit or god forbid actual cycling.

I ordered the samples after seeing it mentioned here. In the end another path was chosen, I liked it but it is very synthetic and it seemed like the whole system would add up to a massive bill pretty quick, on the other hand I could see it being durable.

I'd be very surprised if you don't love the cobra, just be careful what you point it at. The liquid paint stripper experience is normally disappointing and messy.

What did you chose otherwise? I can see another option for composite decking: http://www.fiberondecking.co.uk/ This looks more artificial from the look in the photos. I also ordered 3 samples from Millboard and was quite impressed how close it was to the real thing. Its about £70 per sq m. Is that mad pricey?

Mine cost £24 / sq m all in - supports, joist, screws, boards and sealant. + beer & radox to sooth my aching joints.

Are you going to live there longer than the lifespan of pressure treated lumber?

No?

Lumber.

And will see how well they have all stuck tomorrow. If the almost untouched one bonds well then that has the potential to save days of work, so fingers crossed.

Update?

Yeah I know but my justification was it will add value to property ;)

It was the added cost of the special beams and supports that looked to get expensive. The project took a turn and went down the tiling route.

Unless the next buyers hate decking....

But seriously. It's your house. You gotta live there so make it yours for as long as you live there. This whole house value obsession is a distraction. It's a consideration, but not at the expense of "I enjoy where I live."

Update?

I read the instructions and they said leave for 48 hours to cure fully, so news on this when I get back from Stockholm next week.