Hi @emmab1986 I think @JacobZ has already explained all I possibly could, in particular his last paragraph which is an excellent approach. You cou ...

Hi @GoughWitlof It's a large difficult job to simply pry out the old nails to replace them with larger ones or screws. It's easier to pry each brac ...

Hi @Snakeytail It simply comes down to gravity. If you can maintain a small steady slope away from the home then water will run away naturally. If ...

Hi @Ben2065 You could either got the timber battens @EricL has recommended or a metal option with these zinc ones.Nailbag

Hi @CRC I would contact Zinneer (Rust-Oleum) for their expert advice. They have trained experts who can provide more accurate information from thei ...

Hi @Squeaka It's important to note that if you're renovating to plans as an owner-builder with inspections, you need to comply to the regulations. ...

Hi @Giz I wouldn't be able to essentially guess the answer here. In my opinion, the only people to be able to give advice on the load bearing on th ...