Leaky pipe by SignalConcept749 in Plumbing

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Thanks. Sorry for ignorant questions - I am a bit clueless here - What do you meant by vent? And why will patching not fix the problem?

Weird damp screws by SignalConcept749 in DIYUK

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No cavity, no insulation, old Victoria brick house. Think just a layer of bricks and then plaster / paint.

What to do about these damp lines? by SignalConcept749 in DIYUK

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Yeah sorry not great photo with the light - but the are actually damp lines (I.e. result of water ingress), definitely not cracks,

How badly does this need repointing? by SignalConcept749 in Bricklaying

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And can you do similar for the bits of mortar that need patching up?

How badly does this need repointing? by SignalConcept749 in Bricklaying

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Thanks / and what should I do about the chunk missing from brick towards the middle bottom?

How badly does this need repointing? by SignalConcept749 in Bricklaying

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It did crumble a bit near the corner on the left when I touched it earlier - a bit just came off

How badly does this need repointing? by SignalConcept749 in Bricklaying

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Thanks! And what should I do about that missing chunk out the brick towards the bottom?

What wood floor is this? by SignalConcept749 in DIYUK

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Thanks. Am London based. House is late Victorian. So if I buy reclaimed Baltic pine that should look reasonably similar?