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Rights With Work Completed
Hi All, We have had a leak in our roof for a couple of years now, and only just this year gotten around to getting it fixed. We had a bucket up in our eaves (on second floor) to catch a leak we had, but we noticed in two rooms (our bathroom and spare bedroom) on our first floor had a leak coming through the ceiling. We are…
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How to moisture-proof/waterproof hardboard
Hi everyone, My friend has some hardboard drawers attached to the underside of her beds. She has had significant damp issues in her bedrooms for some time now due to negligence from her terrible freeholder and these have caused mould to grow on the hardboard drawers. She lives in a small flat so has hardly any other…
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Combi boiler size
I’ve just received a quote for fitting a 24kw combi. Is that big enough to give a reasonable shower, or should I ask for a bigger one? Just to add, there’s just one shower in the flat, and I’m sure the boiler is adequate for the heating.
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Bore sizes of ballcock/floatvalve 'seats'.
Hi.The replaceable nozzle - 'seat' - in standard 1/2" ballvalves, any idea what the actual bore sizes are? They usually come in white and red, with white being the 'high' pressure, and red for 'low'. But I've also seen green, with a 9.5mm bore. I'm guessing that's extra-low? This is for a Grundfos HomeBoost pumped…
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Adjusting UPVC door?
I was giving this UPVC door a clean when I spotted a gap in the bottom corner which obviously isn't good for heating - I felt cold air coming in! From what I see online about adjusting the door, we would need to take the hinge cover off in order to loosen 4 screws inside before using an Allen key but none seem to have…
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Velux rooflight or local window company?
We are building a rear single storey extension and installing a non-opening roof window into the flat roof to provide light. Our builder says the window company he deals with can supply one at 90x120cm for about £400, whereas the Velux fixed rooflight costs about £1,000 from an online supplier. If you buy direct from Velux…
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Had to lift carpet, how can I relay it without creases.
Had to lift carpet as some floorboards are creaking to get HA staff to check the carpet was a bit sticky in places for one I think the installers used spray adhesive in the areas that aren't tacked but got it up ok apart from a few small tears under carpet but relaying it I tried just rolling it down and it looks creased,…
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Nightmare neighbours next door!
Hi everyone, We’ve been dealing with a sewage smell in our home for the past few weeks, particularly bad in the top floor en-suite and downstairs kitchen. We live in an end-terraced townhouse, and at first, we thought the issue might be a faulty toilet seal. However, the smell would disappear every time we flushed, and we…
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Composite door leaking at the bottom
Hello, normally our front door is fairly sheltered as we have a small overhanging porch, but with the storm the door is getting battered with rain, and some is coming through into the hall. I've enclosed some photos - I've cleared the two drainage holes but don't think it is those that are the issue as that area isn't full…
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Flat roof repair, fair price?
Hey guys Had a leak during the storm, mostly where the wall joins the roof, although it tracked. Flat roof is 10 or 11 years old Roofer came out today, did some temporary repair work despite the wind and said it was the flashing, i think he just flash taped it as a quick fix to get us through the week. We have had more…
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Blink doorbell Sync Module 2 versus Subscription
Hi folks, does anyone here have a Blink doorbell? If so, would you recommend the annual subscription plan or saving to a local USB via the sync module? I'm currently in a 30-day free trial with the subscription and it's not entirely clear what functionality will be lost if I do not subscribe. One thing I heard is that you…
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Noise from windows when windy
My window makes a loud horn type noise when the wind gusts, which results in lost sleep. Alas, we are due for three windy nights if the forecast is correct. I've two questions. who's the best outfit to fix this, the original company who fitted them or a specialist in sealing windows? is there any quick temporary fix I…
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Curry's portable dehumidifier/air con product, brand name "Logik"
product model number is LAC07C22 does anyone know of the tech support details (phone number and/or email address) for this product? other than trying to find contact details from the Currys website. just on the off chance that......someone knows thanks in advance
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Vanity Blown
Hi, we've had a new bathroom fitted and after 2 months the vanity unit has blown. See pics. I've contacted the bathroom shop, who supplied the full bathroom and the fitter, but while I wait for them to get back to me can anyone advise what may have caused this? It wasn't a cheap vanity unit (Fiora). We've checked for any…
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Recommendations for timber merchants that supply OSB3 boards,treated claddings etc
I’m looking for a more affordable timber merchant for timber, cladding, and OSB3 boards for an upcoming DIY project. I’m based in the South East, so nearby timber merchants that offer delivery could be more cheaper I thought. I previously used Robins Timber (https://www.robinstimberdelivery.co.uk) for a garage project.…
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Bush CTFS50TWNGCB
This cooker was installed recently but has no hood. Is it is easy to buy a hood and install yourself?
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Garage rainwater gutter- pending work!
The only remaining task from my previous garage renovation is redirecting rainwater to a proper drainage pit. This is critical because, on multiple occasions during heavy rain, my garage has flooded due to rainwater from the roof accumulating around it. Upon inspection, I found that the previous gutter pipe was not…
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In Search of Obsolete Boiler Spare Part
My elderly father's boiler broke down last week and we are trying to find a replacement thermostat. The boiler is a Stelrad Ideal Slimline Mexico CF55. I wondered if anyone could help, please? Dad is very frugal and doesn't want to shell out for a new boiler just yet.
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GreenSpace / Thermotec replacement conservatory roof
Hello all, I have a 17 year old victorian style conservatory with a polycarbonate roof, approx. 3.6M x 4.5M, 9 polycarbonate panels. Usual problems of too cold in winter, too hot in summer. So I was looking at replacement roof options. I understand about needing planning permission, loading on the structure etc., so not so…
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Rainwater gutter drainage- semi detatched house (Half is still in council ownership)
I own a semi detatched house- the other half of the semi detatched is still in local authority ownership. I have to be very honest - I dont talk to the neighbours attached to me as I have previously had issues when they planted a big tree (the sort that would be planted in a park and it grew to over 2 storeys high within 4…
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