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Double Glazing Quotes
Hello I have three quotes to replace 3 rosewood windows size 600 w x 1050h 2 windows 450w x 1050h 1 window 1800w x 1350h 1 window 1800w x 1050h 2 windows 1800w x 1200h 1 window 1200w x 1200h patio 1800w x 2100h All PVC quotes from £3750 C rated to £5300 A rated To compare like for like is it correct that upgrading to A…
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RSJ - 5m span
I appreciate the need for and will of course get a SE to do the calcs etc. But we are just trying to draw up some rough plans of what we are intending to do. The total width we will need to span is 5m. Does anybody know if typically that can be done with 1 RSJ across the width, or if it would normally require 2 RSJ's with…
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Conservatory help
Hi all, I'm looking to buy my first house in the next 8-12 months. One of the properties I'm looking at is property number 19067112 on rightmove: rightmove.co.uk / property-for-sale / property-19067112.html One key thing I'm after is a decent amount of room for a dining table for evening dinners and hosting nights in with…
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Reaplacing sash windows
Hi there i live in a conservation area in scotland and am looking to replace some of my windows as its conservation i understand they have to be sash and case i was hoping to put in upvc sash and case and it freezing in the house at times, a bit miffed as i think i cant do this and have to put in wood ones which are more…
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Bathroom renovation, how much ?
Hi Guys. Can anyone give a rough example of how much it would cost to tile, put in shower, new toilet,basin,bath and flooring. Size of room is 6ft 6 x 6ft 3. In Tyne & wear. Many thanks
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Central Heating Radiator Size Calculator
I want to replace two central heating radiators for more efficient ones in our living room. I have looked at various tips on how to calculate the required btu/wattage for the room but each method produces a different result. They vary from approx 2900 watts to 4284 watts. Any suggestions please?
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Trades for a bathroom
Sorry if this is a really simple question but I’m trying to work out the most cost efficient way to do the labour for a bathroom. I don’t think I want to pay a builder a fat margin to organise the trades seperately but I have no idea which order to do things in to minimise disruption (as far as possible: I know it won't be…
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Getting response from housing association!
Hi, I own a terraced house and the the chimney stack needs some work to make it safe and stop rain water pouring in. The stack is shared with next door which is a housing association property so I need their cooperation to get the work done and I'm also hoping then will foot some of the bill. I contacted them around a year…
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Granite/Quartz suppliers in Berkshire area?
Could anyone please point us in the direction of a good, reasonably priced granite and/or quartz worktop supplier/fitter in the Berkshire area - We live just outside Reading? Or, of course, an online nationwide supplier. We haven't yet decided on which worktop but it will be a dark colour. Thank you in advance.
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Baxi Solo 3 PFL Boiler question
Hi all I was just wondering what the LED lights sequence should look like during the whole process of the hot water being on? I happened to look at the panel of the boiler before I went to bed last night and saw that the OVERHEAT LED was lit, I thought it was strange as the HW had only been on for 3 hours in the am and 1…
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cavity wall insulation
I've just been on the energy saving site (government one). I think I qualify for free cavity wall insulation. So I'm thinking of filling in a form. The property is a 1930s terrace - to me it seems a 'warm' house though obviously we do have some heating on in the winter. The boiler is probably 20 odd years or more old so…
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Alternatives to plasterboard (and thus the cost of a plasterer) ?
Fitting out a cellar with stud walls but I've a small angle to take materials in and I'd have to cut plasterboard down to maybe 600mm to 900mm widths to get it in even on 2m heights. Also, I have no plastering skills. So I'm looking at alternatives to cover the stud walling and insulation, ideally allowing painting…
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How much for a plasterer ?
Stud walling, plasterboard, needs plastering. What sort of prices should I expect ? 1.9m high, about 14m total width over 4 walls so about 27 sqm. Could perhaps make it up to 30 sqm.
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Alternatives to taping & filling between plasterboard?
Hel! does anyone know any (easier) alternatives to taping and filling?
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Purchasing land to extend our garden?
Hello peeps, Not sure if you can help but thought it worth a punt. The house whose garden is at the bottom of ours has come up for sale. The house is in a terrible state but it has a 200ft long garden. This is completely covered in what looks like blackberry bushes....thorny and five foot high!!! We have a relatively small…
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Help Freezer Stopped Working
Hi Guys and gals I ve recently tiled the kitchen floor. This involved moving the fridge freezer (Hotpoint ffa90). When i put the freezer back in situ ive noticed that this afternoon after approx 24hrs that the freezer is not working. Has this anything to do with it being moved or just a coincidence ? It now looks like the…
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painting woodwork
ok folks, want to get away from high gloss finish. have been trying to do some research and think eggshell or satinwood would suit my needs. BUT! which is best? will be used for banister, handrail, doors and skirting, i would prefer a matt like finish that can be wiped, (if this is possible). also is acrylic eggshell water…
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Had composite door fitted without cill
Had composite door fitted today. Supplier advised manufacturer had now allowed for cill at bottom of door, so they will have to get another door with cill to fit. They fitted this door temporarily. I was wondering how important it is to have the cill???? In that the fitter told me the door fitted today will be sold off to…
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What to do wtih old video cassettes?
I do not know where to post this, I do not know which forum but here I am. Hubby collected loads of football matches MU and wild life and have got hundred of these tapes in the loft but not all of them have been labelled properly. I do not know what to do with them, they are very interesting to watch esp the wild lifes but…
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hanging doors
Just a simple one. Is it best to lay the carpets first? :beer:
