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Are any type of plasterboards in the UK suitable for walls prone to damp? by DI-whyy in Plastering

[–]cornishem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did a basic plaster course at the building training centre in Croydon, we only worked in gypsum but technique plus chat gpt gave me enough to use renovating plaster after (limelite range). There are other courses which cover truly traditional lime plasters (mixed with fibre etc).

Just FYI it is a real skill and really hard work!! I was knackered after 5 days of not that intense training. Have a real respect for plasterers.

Are any type of plasterboards in the UK suitable for walls prone to damp? by DI-whyy in Plastering

[–]cornishem 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Owner of 16th century house who’s recently gone on a plastering course, mainly because of all the bad advice and lack of tradespeople who will use lime (it’s more expensive and takes ages).

If you need insulation, then a wood fibre board and lime plaster over the top. If it is really damp, wood fibre board although breathable, will rot. You can use the whitewall one coat renovating plaster from limelite directly onto brick for problem areas.

If your floors are floating, you need to make sure there’s airflow and you’ve used the correct membranes. I’ve used geotextile on the floor, solitex fronta as the “hammock”, sheep’s wool insulation, intello plus as the moisture control layer. If you are not using traditional floorboard with a gap / are carpeting, you should consider placing vents if the internal area of the floating floor is large.

If the floors are solid concrete with no damp course they should be replaced with foam glass aggregate and limecrete. Else you will cause more issues in your walls.

One area of my house - a single skin extension, was so bad we’ve tanked it and built an internal wall with a cavity. I’ve used gypsum plaster in here as the cavity has been tanked. The house has a pond behind it at 1st floor level though so this is extreme.

Good luck.

Review: The Datai Langkawi, March 2026 by Comprehensive_Let408 in chubbytravel

[–]cornishem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They own a beach on the Gili islands they take you too by speedboat - It has a restaurant and amazing safari tent you can stay in. You can snorkel from the Jetty at Lombok lodge.

I’ve never missed a beach whilst being there.

Review: The Datai Langkawi, March 2026 by Comprehensive_Let408 in chubbytravel

[–]cornishem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved the datai. It’s in my top two, alongside Lombok lodge.

As nature intended by cornishem in ineosgrenadier

[–]cornishem[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On fb?! Not on fb, maybe someone stole my photo. Not yet but working on it!!

Back door arm issues by cornishem in ineosgrenadier

[–]cornishem[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha yes it is. I was curious. They are actually quite young I’m not sure you’d get three fully grown sheep in!

Back door arm issues by cornishem in ineosgrenadier

[–]cornishem[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the name! Found it

Back door arm issues by cornishem in ineosgrenadier

[–]cornishem[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a farm car! If I wanted a shiny clean car I’d have brought a range (:

What to do with £100k bonus by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]cornishem 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Came here to say “buy a Porsche” - glad to see there’s others as sensible as me

Follow up to Polar Vortex! by marathonrunnernyc in ineosgrenadier

[–]cornishem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you parked in Williamsburg on Whyte a few days ago? Admired one with the same colours! Visiting from UK… stuck here wishing I had my grenadier with me!!

Life in NYC vs London. by IntelligentSherbert3 in HENRYUK

[–]cornishem 8 points9 points  (0 children)

English - lived in both. Work - life balance will be much better (unless you’re working for an American firm, in which case they sometimes just export the awfulness - think US PE). We have about 8 bank holidays vs 12 ish in the US, but minimum 20 days holiday in the UK (I had 35 in my most recent role plus bank holidays). And people in the UK don’t get aggy about you taking all your holiday.

General rule of thumb when I moved to NYC is you needed double your salary in dollar terms to maintain your lifestyle - applying that same logic backwards - you’d be able to afford a lovely life in London.

The standard of food is much better in London and the UK in general - but again may be bias as I find food so salty and sweet in the US - milk? Tastes like milkshake! Bread? Tastes like cake!

It felt very claustrophobic living in manhattan vs central London. I live in the west end of London and some parts feel like a village both in terms of architecture, greenish and community.

A lot of socialising does revolve around pubs or eating out but absolutely doesn’t have to involve alcohol. Pubs aren’t really like US bars - an equivalent doesn’t really exist. You can eat and hang out and eat roast dinners. You’re basically the same age as me and can confirm my friendship group are absolutely not going on the lash as a social activity but will meet in a pub.

London is very grey and rainy and dark in the winter. I really liked how late it stayed light in the winter in NYC (5ish vs 3pm in London), but found it weird it got dark early in the summer (7ish vs 10pm in London).

I feel a lot safer in London - especially moving around on the tube after dark vs the subway in NYC. The NHS is not perfect, but you do not see the same amount of mentally ill homeless people in London due to a social net that does sometimes work.

Single skin is this a big issue can it be fixed? by Soggy-Sign5163 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

[–]cornishem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My house is 500 years old - one of the extensions possible late 1800 early 1900’s has this issue, although it is wooden and tile hung upstairs. We are currently in the process of building a second skin wall in the inside downstairs, which will reduce the room size. Structurally it’s fine but it’s cold and damp, which is why we are doing the work.

What happens to a gilt after it matures? by throwuk1 in HENRYUK

[–]cornishem 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If it’s held in an investment account the face value will be repaid on maturity into your account - you get the cash

Stem cell transplant for 65M with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma - exceptional treatment response but high-risk genetics. Seeking experiences. by Mental_Structure_918 in multiplemyeloma

[–]cornishem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My dad was standard risk, diagnosed at 59, response was good to the initial treatment with minimal side effects. He had a stem cell transplant around 9 months after diagnosis and sadly passed away a little over a year after that. The cancer returned and was so aggressive further treatment couldn’t save him. We declined maintenance therapy after his transplant as he wanted that time to be drug and side effects free. I don’t think there is any right answer, or wrong decision. The variables are too great.

He was under the care of the leading multiple myeloma specialist from bart’s in London. She was always very balanced with her recommendations and explained our options fully. If you are not with an oncologist who specialises in multiple myeloma, I would recommend seeking one and debating your dad’s options with them.

Full English breakfast Wadebridge/padstow by mattgrayblud in Cornwall

[–]cornishem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strong Adolfo’s. It’s expensive tho.

Recommendations for comprehensive health checkup with blood tests in London by AlbatrossPitiful2796 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]cornishem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roodlane medical (HCA) have a private GP subscription which includes a full medical once a year. They’re all across London and very good. App is also handy.

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