Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: 1930's semi restoration and renovation - Advice required 4Jan 03, 2015 10:24 pm Hey guys, nice looking place! Generally a house of that age will be constructed from the old lime mortar (I.e. With no cement), so mortar joints and render will be soft and dry (don't make them like they used to..... ) Get a structural engineer or a good builder to check the foootings/ walls, and if all good then go with the direct stick plaster board method. Happy renos, James. No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 8843 Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a… 0 2640 6 20541 |