Hearth reconstruction
Hearth reconstruction
Hi. I'm rebuilding my hearth and trying to install some sort of dpc/DPM. There is a bitumen dpc running in the main wall and I have managed to rake out a little of the joint above this to allow me to insert some dpc sheet. I've attached some pics which show where I'm at. Basically my next step will be to infill the central area with sand so it's flush upto the brick work then apply a membrane across the whole area. I will then shutter the edges and cast concrete upto floor level. I know it's...
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by Tonythecat
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Hearth reconstruction
Hi. I'm rebuilding my hearth and trying to install some sort of dpc/DPM. There is a bitumen dpc running in the main wall and I have managed to rake out a little of the joint above this to allow me to insert some dpc sheet. I've attached some pics which show where I'm at. Basically my next step will be to infill the central area with sand so it's flush upto the brick work then apply a membrane across the whole area. I will then shutter the edges and cast concrete upto floor level. I know it's...
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by Tonythecat
This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum