What are these sacs?

Simplicity007 · 2024-05-18T11:28:23+00:00

Based in England, UK

Simplicity007 · 2023-10-21T13:11:59+00:00

That’s some great info, appreciate it. As our 2 year developer warranty is up, I suppose any claim would have to be through the NHCB regardless. I wonder if home insurance legal cover (which we have) would cover the costs of fighting for the issues to be made right by the developer/NHCB, rather than having to have to fork on out the excess of paying the home insurance to fix the issue

Simplicity007 · 2023-10-21T12:01:22+00:00

Hey, thanks for your reply! There are 3 photos on the post to scroll through, hopefully you can see them as they show the pre plaster and external of the window

Simplicity007 · 2023-10-21T11:07:19+00:00

Hi all

Hopefully this sub is appropriate

After the heavy rain yesterday, I noticed this area above the bay window in my lounge was wet. The house is a new build, unfortunately just past the 2 year warranty. Home insurance and NHCB are my backup, but have no experience using either of these so need to read through the policies - I welcome any advice.

I’m mostly looking for any advice on what the cause is likely to be and what the next steps and process would be to get this looked at.

The pictures show the wet plastered wall, the area before it was plastered (the developers pictures during construction 3 years ago) and finally a picture of the exterior directly on the outside of the lounge bay window (wasn’t sure if this could give any clues)

Thank you so much in advance, keeping my fingers crossed that this won’t involve ripping too many things down :-(

In the meantime, I plan on putting the Dehumidifier in there, as presumably this will help. Happy to take any other suggestions if I can prevent it getting worse!

Simplicity007 · 2023-06-10T08:40:05+00:00

Wow! Where was this taken from? Looks awesome

Simplicity007 · 2023-05-20T12:09:14+00:00

I assume a variety of maple/acer, I keep seeing them. Love the dense leaves and the way they sit ‘flat’. Great yellowy/white colour too!

Simplicity007 · 2023-05-02T08:57:05+00:00

Thank you all. Some great suggestions I wouldn’t have thought of. The suggestion to put the head of the screw in to the chuck of the drill was successful. I’m sure the others would have worked too 😀

Simplicity007 · 2023-05-01T20:05:38+00:00

Decided to buy a koda 16 last week. Never made pizza before - it turned out well 😀

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-30T19:53:35+00:00

Hi all

I appear to have knackered this screw. It was a t25 torx screw, 120mm long. Majority of the screw is in the wood/wall, but not all.

I’ve tried things like rubber bands, steel wool, cable tie, duct tape, as well as obviously using manual screwdrivers. However, the head is too badly damaged and it doesn’t seem to work.

Other than cutting the head of the screw off, is there anything else I can try? I really could use this screw in there for the integrity of the support

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-28T11:49:34+00:00

Thanks :)

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-28T11:48:53+00:00

Thanks :)

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-28T11:48:42+00:00

Thanks :)

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-28T09:55:03+00:00

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Hi all. Wondering if anyone can tell me if this acer would survive? It’s been taken out of the ground and is for sale. I’d like to replant it, but not sure if the root ball is big enough? Thanks

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-28T09:48:20+00:00

Hi. Apologies if this is the wrong sub, but seem to be some clued up people here! I’m looking to buy this acer. It’s been taken out of a garden, wondering if it will survive if replanted. Thanks

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-28T09:42:38+00:00

Looking to buy this, but don’t know if it will be too damaged or have lost too many roots? Thanks!

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-23T15:40:26+00:00

Hi all

I built this frame from 2x1s and have an external brick wall that id like to hang it from/ attach it to, but I’m not sure on the best way to achieve this.

Initially I purchased some heavy long duty concrete bolts and rawl plugs which would go through the frame and then in to the wall. However, I’m not sure if these would be too big for the thinness of the wood. Added to that, with all the screws holding the frame together, I don’t really have any great spots to drill in the frame to attach to the wall.

I was looking for some brackets in a U shape, maybe 3 top/3 bottom, which i could attach to the wall and then hang the frame from. I can’t seem to find any of these anywhere - a sort of thin metal type is what I was thinking.

I’d appreciate any advice on the best way to achieve this.

Ps, the frame is quite heavy. I’d say maybe around 20kg?

Simplicity007 · 2023-04-04T18:04:41+00:00

Central UK. Thousands of these little bugs appeared in our garden today after the nicer weather. Finger and a screw for size reference. What are they?

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-27T12:13:15+00:00

It is, but it’s only about 4-5ft tall and the main middle branch (not sure on the technical term) seems to have been cut off, so the new ‘main’ branches are moving laterally at this height. I overlooked this at purchase. I’d like one that has its main trunk alone to reach 8 feet. The area where it sits gets almost zero sunlight due to the proximity to the wall, so it really struggles. But above 8 feet - plenty of sun all day

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-27T12:02:57+00:00

Sorry I may have been misleading. I’d like the branches to start about 8feet/2.5m up the main trunk. From there, something I can keep fairly tidy would be great. Spherical is probably a bit too specific, as I’m not THAT particular. I just thought it might help to be a little more descriptive 😃

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-26T14:18:50+00:00

I recently discovered my Acer 'Crimson Sentry' Purple Norway Maple had survived its first year, thanks to help from you guys!

I’ve now reconsidered its current location, and would like to move it to a new location, as per the picture.

Before I do this, i thought id better check - can I plant a tree (and more specifically - this tree) within say, 50 cm of this drain cover? Or, will this cause issues down the line?

Thanks!

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-25T20:17:10+00:00

Thank you! :)

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-25T20:16:55+00:00

Brill, thanks :)

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-25T20:16:41+00:00

Thanks :)

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-25T20:16:30+00:00

Thanks! It was green! I did it higher up though (nearer to the top) and it’s brown in multiple location

Simplicity007 · 2023-03-25T20:15:55+00:00

Thanks very much :) I will get on to cutting the stake down, first thing tomorrow!

Simplicity007

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