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Why Do I Need A Vent With A Coal Fire??
Hi, I have just had cavity wall insulation and in my front room, I had to have a vent fitted because I have an open coal fire? Obviously you have to have one with a gas fire but WHY a coal fire? I would have thought the chimney was a vent - the contractors could not give me a direct answer just saying i had to have…
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bathroom fitter/plumber problems - am I legally committed?
Apologies for long story. last year nice old family firm installed my new condensing boiler - the dad was boss and his sons made up the team. the dad was the one I spoke to most and he kept my house clean, was polite etc etc - so anyway - we're doing one of the bathrooms now and got a quote from them, amongst others. I've…
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cast iron gutter leaking joint - repair or replace with plastic?
Following on from my earlier email - I have a problem with a leaking joint on the cast iron guttering on my roof. It will be difficult to access as it overlooks the conservatory but it is only the joint between two sections which is leaking. (The house is Victorian but the roof was replaced 20 years ago and is generally in…
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Planning approved - want to change windows
Hi - can any planning type people help me out? We are currently building an extension and (unfortunately) applied for planning just before the rules changed. We got permission OK, but we have timber windows and the application did state that we would put the same ones in the extension. Now we're actually trying to buy them…
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Composite Door Costs
Roughly how much would I be expected to pay for a composite door with frame and a top light??? Also if I got one of the net are they easy to fit by a normal joiner (not me)or do you need a specialist?? Cheers
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conservatory roof insulation
Hi I have a lean to conservatory which we have been using as a play room, we are currently using a oil fill rad to heat the room which is costing me a fortune. I would like to know if putting Polystyrene Sheets between the rafters would make the room warmer and reduce the cost of the heating, or would silver sided…
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Help wiring honeywell CM907 heating thermostat
I am replacing a Horstmann centaursat wall thermostat in my fully pumped conventional boiler system. Timer controlled, Gravity fed, no zone valves. There are three wires to the centaurstat wired to terminals 1,2 and 4 . Diagram here http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Horstmann/CS1_7_I.PDF I am replacing it…
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Non standard kitchen cupboard doors
Hi all, My kitchen if very 70s and in desperate need of a makeover. I was thinking of gutting it but am having second thoughts as the carcasses are very solid, mostly wood, and it seems a shame to bin them. The other complication is that my kitchen doesn't seem to fit standard units. It's a galley kitchen and the units in…
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Cavity Wall Insulation - Help Please
HI, I HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE ABOVE DONE THROUGH A DISABLED SCHEME FOR MY HUSBAND. I WAS TOLD I HAD TO HAVE A VENT IN MY FRONT ROOM WALL BECAUSE I HAVE A COAL FIRE, THIS TOTALLY CONFUSED ME BECAUSE I THOUGHT YOU ONLY NEEDED ONE WITH A GAS FIRE. I AGREED TO HAVE THIS DONE IN THE ROOM WHERE MY HUSBAND SLEEPS DOWNSTAIRS. TO MY…
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house refurbishment?
our house need refurbishing, is it best to get one builder who will do all the work for us or to get individuals for each job. i.e. kitchen and bathroom refurb re-roof plastering gas fires fitting garden laid out - concrete , tarmac or slabs etc increasing attic space , with a larger dormer
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Anyone used 'Set In Stone','Universal Granite' or 'Granite Fitters'?
Hi all, Well, I'm close to deciding on which Granite/Quartz worktop company to use and am just wondering if any of you have used any of these companies and can advise on what you thought of them please? I have also had a good quote from another firm called 'Granite Offers' if anyone has heard of them too? 'G/O' don't seem…
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Diy Advice -materials Etc
Hi, I am currently thinking of starting a DIY conservatory, which is quite big 3000mm by 7000mm. It will envoove knocking alot of old out buildings downa and also building fence landscaping. Everything is going to be done a cheap as possible. I just wondered where thest place to buy things like breese blocks cement etc…
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Energy saving light fittings
Hi all I'd like to replace some light fittings in my house. Ideally I'd like to go green as a lot of my current one's are halogen based. But looking around on the net, they are all hideously priced. Does anyone know where I can get some chrome light fittings which use energy saving bulbs and won't cost the earth? Thanks
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Aquadart shower
Hi. I have an Aquadart shower fitted - present when i moved in 3 years ago - which works off the hot and cold water tanks. It has always had a lovely pressure and temperature but is now decidedly chilly. Any ideas?
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New a funky new toaster
My old (not so old actually:mad: :mad: :mad: ) Dualit toaster has died. Do I buy another http://www.dualit.com/catalogue/product.asp?productCode=LI1 OR is there any other make with similar snazzy styling I sould look at? I would have sworn Dualit were the best in the world, but as mine only lasted about 3.5 years (& some…
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Tesco Kitchens
Any reports on these? http://www.tescokitchens.com/
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Where Can I buy 22sqm Porcelain Tile Of The Shelf
Basically my bathroom refurb starts in the morning. I Ordered tiles with a local supplier who have let me down, they will not be here ( I suspect they are discontinued tiles ) I now need to start over with the tile design, i've decided to go for floor & walls the same in mid grey large 60 x 30 I've seen this look in…
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Leaking Roof - Help and Advice needed
I have had a leak since October through my bathroom ceiling (which is a series of wooden planks). It is a top floor flat in a converted Victorian house so the roof is directly above. The roof above the bathroom where the leak is is a flat roof which also houses one of the water tanks (on the roof!). The leak was minor…
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Burnt the kitchen worktop
I having a bit of a bad day. Burnt the worktop this morning with a grill pan as I put it down near the sink to wash up next minute there was a crack. Had to call hubby to tell at work as thought I couldn't leave till tonight. A bit mad but understanding. Will have to claim on insurnance only thing is that we have just…
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home extension builder troubles advice wanted pls
I am hoping to get some help and advice. We are into the second week of building a single storey rear extension by a builder that was showcased on channel 4. The issues we are having is that on our initial meeting we were told that there would be no payment required upfront. On our second meeting when we discussed the…