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Vibrations in loft
We had a second storey put onto our house and moved to sleep in the new loft. However we can feel all the vibrations from people walking underneath on the first floor and closing doors etc. There’s already a space between the 2 floors with a gap between the first floor ceiling and loft floor, so we’re really confused why…
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Conservatory box gutter leaking?
Hi all, Pretty tired of leaks at this “home”, but here we go again! We’ve a leak (circled). I’ve a suspicion the water is getting in on the far end of the box gutter (doesn’t look greatly sealed), running under the gutter (on top of the PVC), and finding the lowest point… Any thoughts based on the photos? Excuse the…
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Advice on filling gap around new window frame.
I'm soon to fit new uPVC window in a brick built shed. The manufaturer recommended taking (minimum) width and height measurements then subtracting 25mm to each. I'll use the normal external sealant but there's likely to be a bigish gap here and there. I seem to remember reading about an expanding foam that was more…
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Felt installed under Eaves felt support trays-and other issues.
Hi folks, Advice appreciated regarding these issues, I got a guy in to fix a leak, did work for me before on the roof of a outhouse which I was more than happy with. Further to a previous thread I got him to fix a leak in home that has a tiled roof (built in 1988) got the Eaves felt support trays as well to install, The…
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Condensation in loft
Hi all I've been advised that it might be a good idea to have some vents installed in my loft. To help minimise condensation. Does anyone have any advice as to what sort of vents and who I'd ask to do the job. For example, would a 'handyman' be able to help or would I need a roofer? Any advice would be very welcome Thanks
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Central Heating Boiler or System
Central Heating sometimes works sometimes doesn't, currently
it won’t fire up. When it does work the radiators don’t get up to normal temperature. I spoke to the boiler manufacturers, Vaillant, and had a guy
out who told me it was a system problem and probably a blockage and the wiring
to the boiler had not been installed…
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Cost of building two semidetached houses in London
I’m just after a rough ball park cost of building two semis on a suburban site in London. Each 1500 sq ft on 3 floors. Brick, with a tiled roof. On a clear site, with good access. Anyone have any idea?
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'Fridge/Freezer thermometers
Hi all I need to buy a thermometer for my 'fridge and freezer but oh my goodness! They vary so much in how accurate they are. Does anyone have a sure fire accurate brand to recommend? Thanks <3
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Bathroom LED light out
I have a bathroom light out, LED, replaced and still not working. Anyone experienced this who can advise please?
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Under sink water filter
I used to use a water filter jug, but got fed up, of changing the cartridges, having it on the side & it started leaking too. I've had a Water2 filter under the sink for the last year or so and it's been great. It's time to change the filter, as they say to change it once a year and the water is starting to taste funny…
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Fence post material and height - need advice
Hi, We want to get fence panels installed in place of an existing 2 ft wall for front facing garden. What would be the best fence post material? 1. Concrete or Wooden posts? 2. Any low maintenance alternatives? 3. Do we need gravelboard? 4. What would be an approx cost for 7 6ftx3ft panels installed with post and concrete?…
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4 / 5 Years on - WasYour Premium Mattress Worth It?
I've seen, some of these new fangled mattresses are reaching very high prices - £1200 for the Simba Hybrid Pro for example (bet you can't get it reduced if you didn't want the £600 worth of "free" gifts). But for those that bought a £700 > mattress a few years back - was it really worth the price? What did you get and why…
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Boiler Pressure Low ; Glow- Worm 24 cxi
Hi all Really hope someone can please help. I have a Glow-worn 24cxi comb boiler which has low pressure and I can't seen to increase it. On my old boiler see Pic 1 I had 2 levers. I would turn lever 1 (A) and would hear water come in and then turn lever 2 (B) to increase the pressure. , which I would se increase in the…
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Loose Roof End Tiles
Hi, I have three queries based on the attached photos: 1. Is it normal for end tiles in a roof to be loose? 2. Does the puddle on the flat roof look concerning? 3. Should the felt be as visible under the ridge tiles? Thanks in advance
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Tiling
Do you tile a bathroom before you fit the bath or after?
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Bath tap query
I am looking to replace some bath taps but they are horizontal rather than vertical (see the photos). I am not sure what to Google in order to find taps like these Does anybody have any recommendations - they would have to be brass coloured and ideally it would be nice to have a shower attachment as well if such a thing…
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Adding timer for immersion heater: sense check?
Hi all, I have recently bought my own place and also started getting into DIY, so I'd really appreciate your help as I am a bit confused right now. Looking for some advice / sense-check on the correct way to wire controls for a Megaflo immersion setup, as I want to get a timer for the main heater. Setup: * Cylinder:…
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Shower hose filter
It's probably obvious but what's the purpose of this white part that's in the end of my mixer shower hose, is it a filter or flow restrictor? At the moment the hose isn't sealing very well and water is coming out of that end of the hose that's at the shower end and I'd like to either replace it or remove it altogether.
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Can my radiator be fixed or do I need to replace it?
I have a type 22 (1400mm x 600mm x 100mm) radiator which has suddenly started leaking. Given the location and the fact there was some rusty water on the floor, can this be repaired or am I looking at a replacement with a new one? If I do have to replace it, would any radiator of the same size like in screwfix/toolstation…
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Identifying a fitted kitchen
I have just moved house and the kitchen is fairly recent, the extension was built in 2018, but I want to change a few things so I need some new cabinets, doors, worktop to match the existing stuff problem is I can see no names anywhere. any tips on identifying the kitchen manufacturer? I will upload a picture as soon as I…
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