aAsk a Tradesman

I've got a bunch of rough stone that I dug up in my garden, and I'd like to build a wall as a landscaping feature. I've heard different views on whether to use a cement mortar mix or a lime one. Wondering what people out there think, and why.

There are 14 tiles I need to put back, and they're about 6 x 6". The exposed brick is also uneven but I think quite solid.

i have been asked by my boss to build two stone rubble columns can i lay a footing with four lengths of rebar to the hieght of the column, build the column filling the core with concrete

I know this sounds silly but I want a new step built outside my front door and i'm not sure whether to post it under Stonemasonry, Driveways or Bricklaying! The current step is a really cheap one made out of 3 bricks with a slab on top, it's really easy to trip up it. I'm looking for something much more substantial. Thanks in advance.

I sort of understand the basic concept. The relieving arch relieves pressure on a lintel below it, so the lintel doesn't crack under the weight of the wall above it. But if there is a solid wall in between the lintel and the arch, doesn't the whole weight of the wall come down on it anyway? Don't you need to have *nothing* in between the arch and lintel for it to work properly?

Hi My house has stone facia's, part of which is showing signs of damage. I am unsure as to which trade to approach with a view to reparing it, would it be a stonemason job? Many thanks for any replies.

Hi, I have just bought a repossessed property which had been empty since March 2011, with no central heating etc running in the house until 18/12/2011. It is a semi-detached house and the gable end side of property, all the bricks seem wet and moist compared to other properties in the area. I have viewed the home report and there is nothing in there to say there is damp of any sort. Could this be due to the cold weather and the fact the house has been shut for many months, with no heating or ventilation etc. Any help will be appreciated.

I have some stonework at the front of the house which is in need of filling and some of it is discoloured. I'd like to do this myself as it's not a lot that needs doing. Can anyone suggest the correct materials and methods? I've tried B&Q for stone repair products, but they don't stock anything suitable.

The stone is sandstone / Bath stone - I'm not sure if there's a difference?

Many thanks,

David