-
Locksmith poor workmanship
Can anyone help. Was locked out with with wife and kids. Phoned an emergency locksmith to gain entry. He came and immediately started to drill the lock, said it was the only option. He then said he had to drill handle off. Afrer none of this worked his only advice was to kick the door in or cut with a grinder the anchors…
-
Fencing
Hi there last year I had my fence replaced and stupidly did not think about treating my studio at the same time. The fencing company were good and I’m getting them to quote for replacing a 2nd fence and I mentioned would it be possible to have the 1st fence panel removed whilst they were there so I could treat the studio…
-
New fencing - what if we can't agree with neighbour?
We’ve lived in our semi-detached house for c 30years. About 20 years ago it was clear that the rear garden fence between us and the
neighbouring property (not the one we’re adjoined to) needed replacement. Our
neighbour was in full agreement but not financially in a position to
contribute. This wasn’t an issue as we were…
-
Balcony door
Strange question Any idea how a balcony door is waterproofed underneath and around the sides? The door has flashing around the brickwork and Into the frame but it looks like the only thing stopping water bypassing the gap between the flashing/brick and frame is sealant?
-
Repressuring combi-boiler after bleeding radiators with filling loop....?
Hi, need some help please. After ignorantly bleeding the radiators as the bathroom one was always stone cold, the pressure has dropped to just below 0.5 on the boiler, when it's meant to be between 1.0 - 1.5 bar, I believe? I have a filling loop but not sure what to do with it. The combi boiler is a Worcester GreenStar HE,…
-
Fascia, soffit and guttecleaning - off a ladder
What's the quickest way to clean uPVC fascia and soffits and aluminium gutters without a pressure washer? It's covered in green algae and hasn't been done for years. I was thinking of using Screwfix No Nonsense Degreaser. It's a 4 bed detached and I can't spend all day doing them. Thanks in advance.
-
1st time fitting internal doors...any tips?
Never tried before but I really fancy attempting to fit a couple internal doors into existing frames. Looking at it seems quite straightforward but might struggle with fitting the handles and barrel. I intend to use the old door as a template-is that a good idea or measure the inside frame? Any tips for a 1st time door…
-
Do I need an architect for my extension?
Hi all, I'm in the early stages of looking into a two storey rear extension, I would look to knock down the conservatory and build the extension in the same footprint. I have spoken to a couple of builders for a ballpark figure and they only seem interested if I have drawings. It's a bit frustrating as I want to know if I…
-
Overflow Pipe From Local Park Leaking In My Garden.
-
What is this socket/cable in my lounge?
The process of Martin discovering his new house continues very slowly :disappointed: What is this socket for, and what is this cable for? I am assuming TV related, at least one of them, the cable seems to have 2 end bits that look the same as the socket..!
-
Replacement front wall - building regulations?
Hi all, We have a front wall which is badly in need of replacement - it's bowing in the middle, crumbling in places and is generally in a pretty poor state. We're looking to have a direct replacement of this wall and a partition wall with our neighbour (which is on our land). So far we've had 3 builders come to look at the…
-
Whats included in the Annual Boiler Service?
Hi All,Our boiler is 17 months old Worcester Combi Style 8000.We are in area where there is too much scaling, It is recommended to add De-scaler in the system.I have few queries if someone can help1) Whats is included in a boiler service? 2) De-scaler and inhibitor, both can be added in the heating system via bathroom…
-
Accurately documenting changes to job spec when dealing with tradespeople
Hi all, I’m doing a full flat refurb and I got a quote from my builder before the work started. Once the job was in progress, numerous unexpected issues occured as it's an old building (rotten joist, poor existing electrical wiring etc). All of the changes to the scope and price have been agreed verbally and followed up by…
-
Bike Lock : can you get spare keys
I've just been having a clear out of the shed and found an old heavy bike lock, but there was only one key with it. Can you get spare keys for these locks Just don't fancy using it on my bike then if I lose the key I'm in trouble
-
Replacing Radiators - column or convection, double, single, BTUs!?
Hi, all my current radiators seem to be old connection ones, just a single panel on the front with some small fins on the back, no casing. Most of the TRVs are broken, and I thought maybe it was worth replacing the rads when getting new TRVs. Its a victorian house so I'd ideally like to get some more traditional column…
-
Water Hammer - Banging sound from taps when Shutting the taps off?
Hi All ,Hopefully someone can help me out.We moved in our new home in Sept 2019, and replaced the System boiler with the new Worcester Style 8000 Combi,Our building person/ plumber was managing our few renovations projects for us before we moved in September 2019.During the winter season Dec-19 Feb 20, when we started the…
-
LG new washer dryer feels hot to the touch. Is this normal?
Hey all, I just got an LG FWV595WSE_WH washer dryer. So first time using it and set to mixed wash which is a staggering 2.5 hours and then set to dry which is another staggering 2.5 hours. My main concern is that during the long dry cycle and particularly towards the end the machine would feel hot to the touch. The sides…
-
DIY Damp Proof Course...bad idea?
Hello, We are struggling to get a quote for a damp proof course in the cupboard under our stairs. I’m thinking the trades are thinking it’s too small of a job. So, is this something that is okay to DIY in a small space? The cupboard isn’t boarded or anything yet and we painted the concrete and brick with mould resist paint…
-
A crash course in structural engineering
I'm looking to have a flat roof (or 3!) built with lanterns but am unsure of quite what configuration I'd like but need to give this some thought as I know RSJ costs can get high. Is there any way I can work out roughly what weight : size : steel ratio I need before the structural engineers get their calculators out? Are…
-
Integrated washer door hinges
I'm looking at getting an integrated washing machine. Can someone tell me if these usually come supplied with the hinges to fit to the cupboard door, or do I need to buy these separately? Seems a daft question but I can't find the answer anywhere! Thanks
