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The down of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers. Very young birds are clad only in down. Powder down is a specialized type of down found only in a few groups of birds. Down is a fine thermal insulator and padding, used in goods such as jackets, bedding (duvets), pillows and sleeping bags. The discovery of feathers trapped in ancient amber suggests that some species of dinosaur may have possessed down-like feathers.

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  1. R

    slowing down yet?

    i have now started to really struggle with the economic climate and the way things have gone because i have had two jobs cancel on me that were booked in for january and am now left with nothing and the phone gone dead, stuck indoors drinking too much tea... is there any others feeling the...
  2. Dan

    Alex Jones breaks down the 2008 economic collapse

    This is a bit far out IMO. But he's raising attention, and that's okay with me. Part 1 MZl_kX3s_zQ Part 2 nskJ7kfZ4Uo
  3. W

    laying down ply.

    Not being to experienced, i would like to ask if laying ply over this compressed chipboard stuff they now use for floors instead of boards is a must? I am laying ceramic floor tiles.
  4. W

    what adhesive recommended to stick down membrane?

    Hi, As title says, I bought former and tanking membrane off wetdecs a few weeks back, which adhesive is recommended to stick the membrane to floor (its the thicker one) and the membrane/joint tapes to walls etc. Is it something I can buy in wickes/BnQ? Cheers to wetdecs or anyone else who can...
  5. J

    Turning down jobs

    Hi Am quite new to tiling and therfore dont want to take on any jobs that are going to put me out of my depth for the time being. Any tips/hints on how i can turn down these sorts of jobs while still trying to build up a business as i dont want to give the wrong impresion as being...
  6. J

    Please help a girl out with tiling down to DPC

    Hi all, this is my first post so please be gentle and I am a girl!!! I have tiled many bathrooms before as a DIYer and have no problems with primers, adhesives, setting out etc but I have a really specific query about my downstairs cloakroom and am hoping you guys can advise. The cloakroom is...
  7. U

    Bidding for work driving down prices

    I got an email today wanting me to bid on a tiling job its another new site driving down the prices the customer has put a maximum £250 budget and there is one bid from a company that can do it next week for £350, for the work involved its a joke Bathroom to tile...
  8. L

    nearly a months work let down by builder

    as most know i returned from holiday geared up for i was expecting nearly a months work from 2 regular builders i work for supposidly 2 houses in liverpool and 5 new flats in chorley ive been on the blower to both of them since monday no answer im abit peed i should be working but instead im sat...
  9. R

    Has the forum been down today??

    Was it just me or has the forums been down all day????
  10. Dave

    Is the slow down affecting you.?.

    Just thought i would set a poll away and see if the crunch is affecting you business wise...are you Quiet or Busy or Quitting...? or just the same.? thanks in advance.......:thumbsup:
  11. S

    underfloor heating and putting down a baton!?

    It has kept me up scratching my head for a while and thought id best ease my worries by asking you guys. Laying down an underfloor heating mat-then the next step is obviously to lay the tiles, but having always used batons to start from, how on earth do i do this with a heating mat...
  12. R

    Greetings from down under

    Hi all, We are new to the site. I represent a large importer/wholesaler in Sydney Australia. I spend a great deal of my time managing complaints and thought we might be able to learn something from your experiences.
  13. S

    New member! Been working Down Under!

    I was told new members must say hello, so, "HELLO".... I've been living in Perth Australia for the last 10 months, the building trade is booming out there. I tell you what, tiling is huge in Oz, the smallest tiling job i ever worked on was about 100sqm. The last job i worked on before coming...
  14. Dan

    Searches Down by 30%!

    It's been a while since I had a website of mine ranking 1st in Google for the term "Tiling Courses". About a year actually. I wont release figures but I can confirm that like-for-like hit counts coming from searches related to terms such as 'tiling courses', 'tiling training', 'wall tiling...
  15. M

    G'Day From Down Under

    G'day All, Been lurking around for a while and really like what I see, Been a pro tiler for about 20 years down here in Oz where the Summers are hot as hell but the Winters are mild and kind to tiling. Still trying to get my head around some of your tiling Jargon and the types of materials...
  16. H

    Tiling up or down the wall with pic.

    Hi.Guys around my bath [two walls] i wish to tile up to the picture rail and finish with a full tile diamond set,Can i tile down the wall or should I work out where my border will be and tile up.The rest of the bathroom will be brick set under the border.How should I start.Many thanks.
  17. D

    Product Down Loads From Schluter..

    Here are some very useful product downloads from schluter..... brochures. http://www.schluter.co.uk/media/DITRA_Leporello_GB.pdf http://www.schluter.co.uk/media/KERDI_Leporello_GB.pdf http://www.schluter.co.uk/media/Leporello_Wall_Corners__GB.pdf...
  18. R

    spray cleaning wash down

    Wouldn't it be great - if after washing down your tiling after grouting it, you could just spray the whole lot with a high pressure hose. Just thinking - you can get annoying customers in the firing line while your at it. Should cool them down lol.
  19. U

    tiling courses down south

    can anyone recommend a reputable tiling course in the south area of England?
  20. UKTT Darren

    Shaving Down doors

    Just thought i would start off this thread, thought it might be usefull for the new tilers, How much to take off a door, shave it down and replace, I would charge about £25/ £30

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