Repointing

This blog is in progress


I am about to repoint a chimney stack in the loft. I am gathering some case studies and refreshers on technique for the particular building I am working on.


Research links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQqSWH82wMM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4HVjqCfNGE




Other jobs I am working on:


Radiator bleeding:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAeRurEExBs

Air brick cleaning

Cleaning out dust and anything that had gotten into the air brick will help keep the air flowing through the brick, as is its purpose.

Any blocked up air bricks should be unblocked/cleared using a long stick or rod. 

Related links/air bricks/ventilation/damp:

http://www.ukdamp.co.uk/environmental.shtml

http://www.haynes.co.uk/wcsstore/HaynesPublishing/images/PDFs/H5068spread4.pdf

http://www.diynot.com/forums/building/air-bricks-floor-vents-query.311069/

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=247763

http://www.diynot.com/forums/floors-stairs-lofts/help-fixing-floor-joists-and-damp-in-victorian-house.376556/

http://www.petercox.com/sub-floor-ventilation.php

Simple shelves

Recycled metal brackets and mdf shelves cut to size (2500mmx150mm), painted white emulsion) was used for these simple book shelves. The walls are old in this house and it was difficult to drill the holes but after perusing it for a bit longer, changing the screw type slightly, it worked out fine. I used three brackets to stop the shelves sagging and to make it all stronger. Fingers crossed they'll stay up ok after the books etc are in place.  🙏

Chandelier cleaning

Cleaning and repairing an old chandelier type light fitting.. 

I carefully took apart all pieces, cleaned the glass bits in soapy water, used toothpaste for the metal frame. I used small pliers to secure the glass droplets to the frame. Some were damaged, so I used wire to fix them. A few more bits to find and then it'll be good to go.

Sparkling.. 

Blackboard door panel

Today my task was to create a notice board for reminders, shopping lists and nice messages to check before leaving the house. This will help us remember school books, football kits and reminders about turning off the iron etc.. ☺️

Materials: 5mm panel board, saw to cut to size, blackboard paint, paint brush, screwdriver or tin opener to open paint tin, small wood screws, screwdriver, drill, imagination. 

Coloured or white chalk to write with. 

Lay out the board for painting 

Tools 

Ready to go - shake paint pot before use 

Cover any areas for paint spills 

Leave to dry 

Drill holes for screws in each corner, mark out in door and screw into place 

Easy peasy 

Ready for tomorrow's messages... 

Job done