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Leaking Flat Roof
Hi We have a flat roof over the garage and utility room that meets the gable-end wall of our 70's semi. We have suffered from leaks for years, predominantly at the point in the utility room where the flat roof joins the outside wall of the house proper. After spending hours over the years applying roof sealant, we decided…
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Anglian Windows "Gold Account"
HI fellow MSE's, I have had several quotes for new UPVC windows & doors, in the end I plumped for Angilan Home Improvements (formerly Anglian Windows) despite some of the bad reviews it seems like a good product, the only thing I'm twitchy about is to get he price down I had to sign up for their "Gold Account" finance…
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Range cooker oven sizes
I am about to take the plunge and get a rangecooker as part of a new kitchen installation. I am a bit concerned about the oven sizes on some models. I like the look of the Falcon 1000 but am concerned that I might find the separate ovens too small - it has two ovens each with an internal width of 38 cm. I guess the…
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Gas fire problem
We haven't used our gas fire all year. I went to put it on today and it's not lighting properly. I hold the button in, and it ignites. It's one where you have to hold the button in for a minute or so then turn it and it fires up. But it won't fire up? It's a Flavel, emberglow classic. Can anyone give me a rough idea what…
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Leaky roof
Hi looking for some advice please we have a leak coming from our bathroom ceiling, it is a constant drip and has only started this morning (we have had a lot of rain the past few days) my husband has had a quick look and said there is no obvious damage obviously he is not a roofer just wondering if there is anything we can…
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Condensation or lack of it.
There have been many threads on here started by people with condensation problems. It would be interesting to hear from people who do not have condensation problems. Myself being one of them. I built my present house in 1977. It is detached (about 2000sq.ft). It was insulated with urea-formaldehyde foam injected from the…
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Gas cooker point
Hi all I am trying to redesign my kitchen, and we have just had the boiler moved from the kitchen to the airing cupboard. My (probably rather stupid) question is: Can a gas fitter use the gas pipe that used to run to the boiler to connect up the gas hob on my range? Just want to know if it's possible before I design the…
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Dimmer switches
What's the difference between one way and two way dimmer switches? I've got a white one I'd like to replace with a brass one and didn't realise there were options, thought a dimmer switch was a dimmer switch. Am I being dim, is it something really obvious? :confused: TIA :beer:
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Swish Goldline windows conservatories opinions?
Hi, Currently shopping around for a windows / conservatory / fascias deal. 2 products have been mentioned, 1st Swish which I have heard of, the second is Goldline. The impression I get is that Swish are a fairly 'safe bet' for these products is this still the case? I know nothing about Goldline (but the frames looked well…
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Ideas for getting wallpaper off flyash walls?
Hiya, I'm wondering if anyone knows how to get wallpaper off flyash walls, I've steamed and scraped but have small bits of paper left. The previous owner has papered straight onto the walls without sealing or plastering them (grr!) and I need to get them clear for the plasterer. I've tried damp cloth, scraper and elbow…
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Combi Boiler
Hi Weve had a quote for a bosch worcester combi boiler, and going for the larger tank, the quote is for £3250. I was just wondering what other peoples views were and did you think it was expensive? We live in the NE of england Thanks
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Having New Boiler. Do I need A Programmable Roomstat
We are having a new boiler fitted on thursday a worcester bosch greenstar 30cdi combi I have just been told by a friend (who to be honest his knowledge is not that reliable at the best of times lol) that we need a new programmable roomstat. We have a normal dial thermostat in the hallway, and trvs fitted to the radiators…
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Need to buy a Walnut Dining table with Leather Chairs
I did see a really good website mentioned on here once, but cannot for the life of me find it. Im having a new kitchen fitted next week and need a new table. Must be a 6 seater. Not to bothered if the seats are leather effect and dont want to spend a great deal as I have 3 small children who havent quite learnt about…
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Order of work please
I am having central heating fitted this coming Wednesday however I have a plumber coming in to do my bathroom for me on Monday. What do I do in terms of order of work :eek:
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Dri-master?
We are currently having major adaptations done to our home. The builder has recommended fitting a 'Dri-master' to combat the problems we have with condensation/mould and mildew which has been a massive problem for years, we have two dehumidifiers, which never stop. Does anyone have any experience of this item, and would it…
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Scotland Building Regs and making 4 bedroom into 3 Bedroom
Hi, I have a query regarding making our 4 bedroom into a 3 bedroom to make 2 small bedrooms into a more manageable single room. House is a Timber Framed detached house circa 1995. Dividing wall is not load bearing and requires a minimal amount of work to remove. My question(s) are: 1. Do I require local authority consent…
