"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , "torge conrad
maguar" wrote:
Have just been drilling into a dividing wall in a 1936 terraced house in
London, to hang up a cupboard in the bedroom.

What I'm drilling into is almost like soft sand. I guess it must be some
kind of breeze block mortar that has deteriorated? The only thoughts I
have
is to pack some polyfilla around the rawlplug to fill in the hole and get
some grip. Is that a good idea? Novice appreciates any advice on what
best
to do. thanks.

Interesting questions. As Churchill said, the U.S. and the U.K. are "two
nations divided by a common language."

So help this American understand what you're talking about, please.
What is a breeze block?

Similar to cinder block. A soft grey building block, about 12" x 8", mainly
used for interior walls. We also have a similar product called "Thermalite"
blocks.

Generally, they are all known as breeze blocks.

I've seen similar blocks in the USA (I'm sad enough to visit DIY stores like
"Home Depot" on holiday!!!

What is a rawlplug?

A plastic plug you use to fix to a masonry wall. You drill an oversize hole,
fit a rawlplug, then screw into the rawlplug which expands to grip the hole.
Rawlplug is a trade name for the (at one time) most famous brand. These
days there are many makes. You need special types for use in breeze blocks.

What is polyfilla?

Another trade name for a general purpose, plaster based, filler. I think
you call it "spackle" ?

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Brian, G8OSN
www.g8osn.org.uk

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