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EPC recommedation - insulation or boiler
My EPC certificate has recommendations 1. wall insulation 2. gas central heating (from gas heaters) is the order in priority order when they list that as i would expect the central heating to be more cost effective. its an end terrace with solid walls.
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replace / upgrade window frame seal strip?
hi there, does anyone know if you can replace (or get thicker) that black seal trim stuff around the windows? the things that the window frame closes onto to stop drafts etc? not the bit that's on the glass, the stuff on the white upvc frame things that the opening / closing window sits onto? i think if i can do that it'll…
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seal shower tray, possibly 3 layers?
hi there, me again! hopefully this is a nice easy one, i need to reseal around a shower. After removing the old sealant (way too much) it looks like i'm left with 3 sections which will need to be done. I think they "tiled" into a tiling strip (its defo attached to the tile, and has grout up to it in some places) and the…
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Manhole cover on driveway
Hi, Our house has a manhole cover on our driveway. I am wanting to get the driveway done, either repaved, tarmac or just digging up the slabs and putting stones down. I have tried to look online about what I can do with it such as cover it over but wondered if im allowed to do this or not. Anyone got any experience with…
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Insulating joist for suspended floor with Celetex
Okay, i think I've managed to piece it all together. We will first remove the floorboards then install celotec GA4000 or XR4000. I've been advised by Celotex technical to install a 500 gauge polythere seperator. Does anyone know if this is the same as a breatheable membrane of vapour barrier? I'm struggling to locate one…
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Delay in renovation work
The renovation work in our house is finally coming to an end. We were quoted, in writing, 3-4 months for the job but it took 9 months as the builders have accepted other jobs and did not turn up for work fro weeks. I feel that I should deduct some money from the final payment for the delay and the stress we have been…
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Baxi boiler
Hi, need some help, have been going round the houses and nobody seems to be helping... We had a brand new free Baxi boiler fitted last May through a npower scheme. Since being fitted the boiler has broken down 4/5times(including on the first day it was fitted!) leaving us with a toddler and no heating or hot water. Each…
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Baxi boiler
Hi, need some help, have been going round the houses and nobody seems to be helping... We had a brand new free Baxi boiler fitted last May through a npower scheme. Since being fitted the boiler has broken down 4/5times(including on the first day it was fitted!) leaving us with a toddler and no heating or hot water. Each…
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Leaking shower
We've got a small leak under our shower tray and I'm struggling to find the source. It isn't the waste or the supply so it must be getting around the tray somewhere. I've re-siliconed twice around the tray, up the corners of the tiles and door and around the shower taps but it hasn't helped. It is only a very small amount…
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Solidor Quote Help?
To cut a long story short, i have my eye on a particular Solidor for the back of my house. Quote 1:£995 inc fitting and vat plus 1 year guarantee from fitter. No credit card payment allowed. Quote 2:£1.300 inc fitting and vat plus 20 year parts and labour guarantee. Credit cards accepted. Can't decide between the two, pay…
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3 Year Old House Losing Roof Tiles
Hello all We moved in to our house last September. The property is 3 years old in April and we lost 1 or 2 ridge tiles from the roof last night in the bad weather. We also lost a hanging tile on the bay of the property last October. The home is not covered by the builders warranty that expires after 2 years and I don't…
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Frozen condensation pipe, manual removal?
Hi. I have a frozen condensation pipe due the cold weather (I have a logic combi boiler) Unfortunately because the boiler is very high I can't get to the condensation pipe outside to thaw it. A neighbour told me they were advised by an engineer to pull out the condensation pipe from the boiler as a short term measure, then…
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Cooker inside fireplace
Good evening all We are considering making a gap in a chimney breast and having a cooker installed as a lot of people have these days, making a bigger hole and fitting a concrete lintel Asking around to find out the pros and cons and really the legality do we need to get building regulations inspections? We had a door…
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Neighbour removed there old fence and then painted
Fence at bottom of garden was falling to bits belongs to house that runs along bottom of garden I had a new fence put in a foot inside my own boundary so as to not touch their fence. Today I saw they have now removed there old fence and not replaced it and painted mine by coming into my garden to do so . I am not happy at…
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who owns fence
Hi, I wonder whether anybody can answer a question for me regarding a neighbouring fence in our front gardens please. I rent my little bungalow and it is next to a house where they own. The occupant has not lived there very long and i have never spoken to her. (seen her once as she was moving in and she blanked me when i…
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Thermostat Mystery
Hi, Hoping someone can help as i think it is something simple i am missing We have an old potterton boiler (not combo) which does the hot water and central heating The CH comes on and is controlled by 1 thermostat in the hallway. Normally when the CH is on, and thermostat goes below the desired temperature, the CH will…
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Skimming the ceiling in winter – would it crack?
Hi I!!!8217;m looking to get some room ceiling plastered (currently artex) and was wondering if it!!!8217;s okay to do this in the winter (I.e. now) when it!!!8217;s cold and dry. Will it cause any issues in like cracking given the weather or will I be okay? Thanks
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No heating
Hi Am looking for guidance on how to resolve a heating issue for my MIL. She's been without heating for over 24 hours now * Anyway, the problem appears to be either the thermostat (Honeywell HCW80) not talking to the Programmer (a curious sub-Hive thing with no model number but it looks like this - www. diynot. com…
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Green star-how do I remove condensate pipe
Hi all, like lots here I have a frozen condensate pipe. In the short term I have been told that I can disconnect it from the pipe that goes externally and as a temp measure do it internally. It's a Green star 28i I have looked and there does appear to be a black corrugated plastic bit where the pipe joins the boiler but I…
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Frozen condenser pipe
We have a Vaillant ecotec plus 415, it was fitted this summer. Last night the heating cut out and it turned out the'condensation pipe' had frozen! My husband who is in his 70's has been out 3 times since then to thaw it with boiling water. We phoned the supplier/installer,who said this is the only solution; insulation…
