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Working out building materials - roof
Hi, We are building a single storey extension and I am trying to work out the cost of the materials. I know the basics re brick for the shell, plastering etc but need to know things like materials needed for the pitched roof. Is there an easy to use site I can find out what I need? Thanks
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Mock Ceiling Beams - remove or repaint?
We've just move into a house where all of the downstairs ceilings have black painted black beams acros the ceiling. Can't decide whether to just get rid and have ceilings skimmed,leave the beams as the are attempt to strip the black paint off an stain them brown. Not quite sure if they'd completely wreck the ceilings…
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conservatory base
Hi, we are thinking of getting a conservatory with a steel base system . we have had a quote and the price is good, but we can,t find any reviews on the easy base system . does anyone know anything about these ,or has anyone out there got one . thanks jade.
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help with constructing a concrete / tiled fireplace hearth
looking to make a 54" x 15" fireplace hearth out of a concrete slab with tiles on top- just need some help working out measurements. the fireplace will be 9 x 150mm tiles in length, and 2 inches high, so will cut the 2 inch tiles for round the sides and front. so obviously the length of the concrete slab will need to be…
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Double Glazing, any recommendations?
I'm looking to replace all the old windows I have in the house I bought as they're very old and in poor enough condition, I want to do this before next winter so I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend or tell me to avoid any companies, I've requested someone from Everest to come round for a quote at the weekend but…
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House completes on Thursday, looking for builder in Herts available for next 2 weeks
Title says it all really - am completing on my purchase on Thursday and my sale 2 weeks later and have been let down by the builder who was due to do the kitchen and bathroom during the 2 week gap. PMs please
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Boiler / Hot Water / Radiator Help
Hi Guys, :wave: If this is in the wrong place please move it. I wonder if someone can help me. I have a problem with my Hot Water and Radiators. When my Boiler comes on it only heats the up stairs radiators, the down stairs takes ages before any heat comes through. In addition i cannot get my Hot Water to go colder, at the…
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Help - wiring new ceiling spot light!
Hi, I have removed my old ceiling light spot light to replace with a new modern spot light. there are 3 grey cables coming from the ceiling with lots of wires, some of them not being used on old light. There is black and red coming from all 3 and there is a green/yellow coming from 2 (been joined together from 2 grey…
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what was your best washing machine?
and how long did it last? my last two machines died at just two years old. i am getting lots of recommendations for miele but they are expensive and i would hate to invest so much money for it to die in 2 or 3 years. also, if i did go for miele, which one do i go for? are they all good? please help. what machines have you…
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Attic Chimney Breast - Brown Stains
Hi, Our attic is a bedroom for our teenage son, heated and painted white. I repainted a couple of weeks ago as I'd noticed some brown stains on the chimney breast. It also seemed that the plaster was a bit damp so I gave it a coat of anti damp paint under the emulsion. I've been up there again today, and the stains are…
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Mould and Flakey Paint on walls
Hi, we live in a semi-detached house and have mould + flakey paint on the bottom corners and walls on the semi-detached wall in the upstairs bedrooms as well as around some of the windows. the exterior has been rendered but not painted. we are struggling to find the cause. i enclose a few pics hope someone can shed some…
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Whats this screws name??
Hi, My FIL brought a wardrobe last year, the fixing were missing so the company sent another wardrobe. They have had the other wardrobe in their attic for over a year & have now given it to us. We now have to source the fixings but i'm not sure what a certain screw is called?? Its about an inch long & the thread only goes…
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Waste pipe
Is it possible for Marley waste pipe to be used with osma fittings ( solvent )
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curtain drop measure from top of heading tape or bottom?
Hi, I am looking at a pair of curtains on John Lewis which states a drop of 132cm which is 52" ? Will this measurement have been taken from the bottom of the heading tape thus making the overall length of curtain 54" (standard size). I am hoping so because 54" would be perfect length for my window... Thanks in advance!
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Damp Smell in house
This is a bit of an odd problem, My wife smells it almost all the time, I only smell it some of the time (when you come in the front door). Also the smell dissapears (or your nose gets used to it) after a minute or so. It doesnt really bother me but it drives the wife up the wall and so she drives me up the wall etc.…
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help with fitting an open fire
hi there, looking to fit an open fire which will consist of a cast iron surround and a clay fireback/ ive knocked open the chminmey breast to reveal the original builders opening, however, ive come across some additional brickwork which was probably there to pack in the original fireback. the fireback i have purchased fits…
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Help!!! Cracked a dark grey kitchen floor tile!
My little one manged to get hold of a heavy pestle and mortar and knocked it off the workbench onto the tiled floor. My husband spent a lot of time tiling the floor last year and I really don't want him to get upset if he sees it. The tile is one of those stone-type, dark grey, matt, IYKWIM. The crack has lifted some chips…
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Will a fridge/freezer work in a shed properly?
Hi guys, just been given a large fridge/freezer was just after a freezer for my shed but thought as it was free too good to turn down. Now will this cause problems for me, as have heard it might not run correctly. this is one whole unit thanks
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Condensation inbetween double glazing
As in title, Not sure when it started but it's been like that since I moved in 18 months ago. Think the double glazing is failed as gettin drafts and not getting the sound proofing. Any ideas how this is fixxed, Have noticed it in 2 large windows and it's in 2 of my patio doors as well. Got a horrible feeling it's going to…
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Guttering/Soffits Money up front?
Got what i thought was a fair quote for cladding/painting/guttering, but the chap wants £500 cash up front for buying the materials, i dont part with any cash until i see the materials, and this price is about right for them. But just wondered if this was normal? I offered a cheque but he said it will take to long to…
