vertical tile cladding
(3 messages)
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:04:24 +0100
My new house has decorative tile cladding beneath the 1st floor windows
running down to the top of the ground floor windows
(about 6 inches accross by 12 inches long, 2 holes at the top nailed to
battens)
Trouble is, two ...
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Shower tray advice
(3 messages)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 19:39:44 GMT
I'm about to replace my old 900mm square plastic tray with a new one. It
will have to be on legs for access to the trap. Are modern stone resin trays
on legs quite steady or is any additional bracing recommended? I've read up
about ...
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ball cock valve
(4 messages)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 19:02:37 +0000 (UTC)
The valve in my toilet cistern trickles for a long time before shutting of
flow completely.It is one of the plastic type,my question is ,can it be
replaced by a metal one ? and is the changeover a straightforward job.also
when ...
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Sealing shower
(4 messages)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 19:10:59 +0100
A couple of years ago I had a plumber install a new shower for me. Because
he was pushed for time and I really needed the job doing he suggested that I
seal it once he was finished.
I got some silicone sealant and squirted ...
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Radiator pipe instalation and insulation
(1 messages)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:54:38 GMT
Hi all....... I would like to install 2 radiators using all copper pipework
in my part finished ground floor extension.
The concrete floor is in but still needs a 65mm screed to finish.
The walls are block and when finished ...
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Peeling Paint on Patio
(5 messages)
Date: 27 Jun 2005 23:47:14 -0700
I have a small concrete patio area ( 3Mx2M) which I painted with a
'Garage Floor Paint' a couple of years ago. Not a Good Idea !
Moisture has caused patches of the paint to flake off leving unsightly
gaps.
Problem One : ...
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Grills for BBQ
(3 messages)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:24:51 GMT
Looking for cast iron grills or ceramic coated grills for DIY Brick Bult
BBQ,
60cm X 40cm or anything near
Can't seam to find them anywhere
TIA
SM
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Real Wood Floor & Urea Stain, Help Please !!
(2 messages)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:07:53 +0100
This may seem a strange question, but here goes. We have a real oak floor in
the bathroom, waxed regularly. Sadly my ill Father in Law has been staying
recently and we have just noticed a nasty black stain on the wood has
developed ...
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lead to copper joint outside the house
(6 messages)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 17:27:36 +0100
Hi
Glad i found this group as i have posted a few messages and got great
answers.
we had our main drain dug up today near the house to investigate a leek,
anyway this also exposed a large length of the lead mains water ...
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Totally OT Cranes
(1 messages)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:34:06 +0000 (UTC)
I live in Leeds where there is lots of redevelopment going on in the city
centre. I was driving through the other day and got wondering "How do they
build them and get the crane cab and boom up there?" Do they use another ...
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Electric - Main Supply
(11 messages)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:01:34 +0100
The fuseboard in my new house is aincent
According to my bible (readers digest DIY Manual) I must have the mains
moved to a new consumer unit by the Electricity board
does this mean my local electrician cannot do it ?
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Vass
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Credit card charges
(7 messages)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 08:04:25 GMT
Please Be Aware,
Some banks are eliminating the standard interest free period within
which you may pay your credit card bill without being charged interest.
This is the normal grace period before interest kicks in.
It ...
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Cutting bricks
(8 messages)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 07:46:20 +0100
I'm about to build a brick BBQ and notice in the plans that I have to cut
some bricks in half. I've been told to use a bolster to create a groove
around the brick, before tapping it for a clean break. Before destroying any ...
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laying a floor in the loft
(10 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:15:13 GMT
hi.
I'm putting floorboards in my loft, as I got a load of really nice oak
ones for free.
What's the best way to deal with wires that go over the joists?
The ones on the floor that is.
I thought about cutting notches ...
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cleaning patio slabs
(4 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:08:25 +0100
i put some patio slabs down and although all are ok they seem to be covered
in concrete dust ,i`ve bought some brick cleaner from b&q but this does not
seemed to have cleaned them, any idea`s? apart from not getting them covered ...
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switches & sockets
(7 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 16:27:48 +0100
Looking for somewhere online for cheap stainless steel or chrome light
switches and plug sockets. I have searched and found a few sites but I
thought I would ask on here as well.
thanks
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Leaky shower door seal
(2 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:15:03 +0100
I have a pivotal shower door and the transparent seal at the bottom on the
underneath bit has perished. There is no make on the door and it was
installed before we moved in.
Is there such a thing as a replacement seal? ...
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dwarf wall for conservatory
(2 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 10:04:19 GMT
can anyone tell me if i can have a single skin wall or does it have to be a
cavity wall? its only 8 courses high...
thanks
dave
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Scaffold Tower
(2 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 06:58:37 GMT
I am considering buying a scaffold tower. Work height 21' 6'x4' platform.
Aluminium or galv (what's best?). Anybody bought recently who is happy to
recommend make/supplier/price?
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Many Thanks
Enquirer
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Mildew??
(4 messages)
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 06:58:37 GMT
I live in 1850's solid stone walled (18") cottage. The weather has been
very hot and humid recently and floor tiles in the kitchen have been wet to
touch (I think condensation because kitchen is very cool). Also, a wool ...
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