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I’m in the process of buying property. During survey a twisted rafter has been identified. I would like to know this is common, something minor, or something major, and crucial to have it investigated further before completing the purchase. My concern the risk of it splitting in the future and roof collapsing. Thank you

Hello. I just had a room plastered (walls skimmed and ceiling plasterboarded) and it's dry and ready to be painted. I don't have the money to hire a pro to paint it for me (recent quotes have been upwards of £450 which, for the work needed, I don't think is unreasonable) so I'm thinking I am going to have a go at it myself. I've painted over wallpaper before, but not new, fresh plaster, so I was hoping I could get some tips, do's and don't's. I know I need to throw a mist coat or two on the walls and ceiling and use the recommended water > paint mixture, but after that, I'm not sure what to do. I've read I should sand and scrape any bumps the plasterer left before and after the mist coat, should I do it before the mist coat or after? Once the mist coat has dried (I read I should leave it around 12-24 hours), which type of paint would be best? I was thinking of using a Valspar premium paint because I can only find the colour I want in this brands, butu Farrow and Ball do one that's close enough that I wouldn't mind. But, I was told that farrow and ball would be better because it breathes better than valspar, but I was also told, it doesn't really matter so long as I prep good enough wioth the mist coat. Just looking for opinions on this please. If there are any other tips or things you can help a complete and utter nervous first timer with, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks

there is a Worktop being installed at the moment at a property that I’m managing and we have been advised that across the dishwasher and washing machine there needs to be a Suport at the front as well because this is a very slim Worktop can anyone please advise if there is a risk of sagging or cracking without front Suport?