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DPM placement
DPM placement DPM placement Hi all, I'm converting an old wood storage shed (5x3mtr) into a workshop and I need some advice. The existing shed is single leaf block. There is no DPC and currently a hardcore floor. It's been up for a long time and while it seems sturdy enough, I would rather...
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Silicone sealant - how to video in German - used to be on Youtube
Silicone sealant - how to video in German - used to be on Youtube Silicone sealant - how to video in German - used to be on Youtube I'm looking for a video (there may have been two) that was in German, and was on Youtube maybe ten years ago, about the correct way to apply silicone sealant on...
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Traymate Shower Tray Drain Leak
Traymate Shower Tray Drain Leak Traymate Shower Tray Drain Leak Hi, I have a a Traymate shower tray installed in my bathroom which seems to have started leaking. It has been installed for just under 5 years now but I have noticed a brown line on the ceiling underneath in my garage which would...
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A Spiral Table
A Spiral Table A Spiral Table Been asked to do a spiral type table, any thoughts have drawn these on fusion, can't think what to do in the middle supposed to be ready for xmas (they can't mean this one coming can they?) my wife says the one on the right looks like a spider, and I think the...
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Any considerations to get most suitable tumble dryer type for garage?
Any considerations to get most suitable tumble dryer type for garage? Any considerations to get most suitable tumble dryer type for garage? Unfortunately I don't have space for a tumble dryer in the kitchen. Looking to install one in external gray, no heating in it. Not sure how cold it gets...
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Cracks - Airing Cupboard
Cracks - Airing Cupboard Cracks - Airing Cupboard So recently have just bought my first house. Stupidly (maybe) didn’t have a survey done for various reasons… have already done some minor renovating (new doors etc) but came across this in my airing cupboard, it was a hot water tank in here and...
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Repairing concrete steps
Repairing concrete steps Repairing concrete steps Afternoon, I needed to apply new anti slip paint to some steps. When I ground off the old paint then pressure washed it an old mortar bed came off. Closer inspection revealed it was mostly blown. What’s the best way to reinstate before...
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Front Door adjustment help
Front Door adjustment help Front Door adjustment help Hi I recently had a front composite door installed. The tradesmen were not able to do the adjustments sadly, they lacked experience (wont be using them again). Door locks/opens and closes for now but its catching the lock slightly/stiff a...
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Plumbing in this towel radiator?
Plumbing in this towel radiator? Plumbing in this towel radiator? I’m trying to swap the radiator in the bathroom with this towel radiator. I’ve got as far as fixing the new radiator to the wall and I’m just at the point of plumbing in the water valves. Im struggling to get them screwed into...
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Brand new uPVC window draft by hinges
Brand new uPVC window draft by hinges Brand new uPVC window draft by hinges Hi all, Hopefully a fairly simple one! Had some new Rehau uPVC tilt and turn double glazed windows installed but there appears to be a reasonable draft coming from the hinges. I've attached photos of both the window...
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Fibre Broadband - email included?
Fibre Broadband - email included? Fibre Broadband - email included? I have just had an email from Plusnet, to say that the contract I renewed with them last year, is null and void, because they failed to provide me with a copy of the actual contract. Truth is, it was becoming rather expensive...
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UPVC Door - Needs Adjustment - How?
UPVC Door - Needs Adjustment - How? UPVC Door - Needs Adjustment - How? Hi all, Hoping you can help me please. I realise this has been discussed before but with all doors/hinges being different, I could do with some specific advice. I have French doors which are upvc. The one on the right...
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My Sycamore
My Sycamore My Sycamore Hi all. First time poster here. I moved into an old, sandstone property around five years ago and at the very end of the garden is a large sycamore tree. It looked trimmed and well-kept when I moved in, but admittedly, it’s now somewhat overgrown, but not by a...
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Flow temperatures
Flow temperatures Flow temperatures Worcester Bosch Si Compact 30 Kw 7 rads + towel rad Roughly 8-9 kw rad output Ok, I keep hearing all the talk of trying lower flow temperatures and seeing the advice about trying different lower temperatures to see if your system would heat up ok with them...
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Plasterboarding Walls
Plasterboarding Walls Plasterboarding Walls Hello guys, My walls have Wattle/Laths. I am considering just to remove the plaster only and nail/screw plasterboard over the Wattle/Laths. Thin skim plaster on. I am of the opinion that, leaving the Wattle/Laths will give a more solid backing...
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Insurance fraud?
Insurance fraud? Insurance fraud? I just did the renew on my insurance and noticed a car-value being stated in the renewal. I don't remember having a value stated in the past. Is this something new for people in general? The thing is that the stated value is about half of the cheapest price...
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Foxhole inspired bath panel and boxing in
Foxhole inspired bath panel and boxing in Foxhole inspired bath panel and boxing in I was in need of a new bath panel. Old one, I made from cheap pine t&g with boxing in made from mdf window board and contiboard. All of it got a bit water damaged over the years. Was very impressed with...
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Fitting a stove in a workshop
Fitting a stove in a workshop Fitting a stove in a workshop Hello, My son bought a stove for our workshop but it's just a stove with no pipe or anything else, looking for advice on the fitting side of things please. I have worked out pretty much almost all of what I need in terms of pipe but...
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Rayburn 368k Glow Coils not lasting
Rayburn 368k Glow Coils not lasting Rayburn 368k Glow Coils not lasting Hey I have an elderly neighbour who's had an issue with there Rayburn 368k over the last 18 months. They started needing to replace the Glow Coil every 8-10 weeks (at a princely sum of £120) this was tenable till the...
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External conservatory step. Immediate step down or level step first?
External conservatory step. Immediate step down or level step first? External conservatory step. Immediate step down or level step first? I've got an approx 250mm drop from my extension doors to the outside ground. My builder is planning to build steps outside. Should the step be...
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