Limestone hearth - Part 2
(3 messages)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 08:29:25 +0000 (UTC)
Okay, so no one knew about limestone hearths...
Turns out that the hearth being supplied in 3 slabs is normal for materials
like granite and marble. I've been able to check with the manufacturer who
assures me that because ...
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Central Heating (Radiator) Problem
(4 messages)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:02:29 +0100
As Winter will soon be here and I have had my Central heating off, I
thought I better test out the system to see if it was ok and sods law I
have a problem with one of my radiators on my central heating system the
actual ...
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student TV problem in London (oh yes)
(67 messages)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 23:46:55 GMT
My daughter has a room in a student house in London that's surrounded by
concrete buildings - now there's surprise :-) She has a TV that only picks up
channel 5. There's no cable/aerial etc in the place apart from the one that ...
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Portacabin
(17 messages)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:31:12 +0000 (UTC)
Can anyone tell me if there are any hard points in a porta cabin?
I have been tasked, by the school I work at, to connect a goal post to a
porta cabin side wall, so as to prevent the posts from falling and
hurting a pupil ...
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Polishing Travertine Tiles
(3 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 15:08:45 -0700
Hello All
I had some travertine tiles laid (honed and filled) in the wetroom on
the walls which used to be nice and smooth to the touch. The tiler
since used some impregnator to seal them using a small roller and the
tiles ...
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BLOWING FUSES PART 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(10 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 14:43:50 -0700
thanks to all the constructive info
instead of replying to you all individually, i started this new thread.
husband home
heres what hes done so far>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
the first controller is an 'ACL lifestyle model ...
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Artex Flat Finish
(1 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 12:56:08 -0700
Has anyone had any experience using this product?
I am looking to redecorate a textured finish ceiling.
So far I have tried;
water-based textured paint remover from Screwfix - almost useless
a steamer - very slow and sticky
paint ...
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Looking for replacement floor tiles - and how to oil them
(5 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 12:45:12 -0700
Hi there,
These are the tiles in my hallway floor. Could anyone suggest where I
can source some replacement tiles of this type and colour?
http://tinyurl.com/bjj5w
Also,
I have cleaned and degreased this floor (after ...
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Drill bit cases
(11 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 10:52:29 -0700
Hi
I've got one of those cases that a set of 1000 junk bits came in, and
have replaced them with better stuff, but the box itself is woefully
unsatisfactory. And seriously butt ugly.
Is there some kind of case that is ...
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carpet grippers for concrete/asphalt floor??
(14 messages)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 18:36:11 +0100
I am carpeting a basement flat which has what looks like an asphalt
floor - it's a kind of shiny black - and I dont want to risk breaching
the damp proof barrier, nor crumbling the floor, by nailing gripperods
down. Is there ...
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Erbauer 1/2" 2100w router from Screwfix?
(9 messages)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 18:18:13 +0100
Has anyone tried one of these http://tinyurl.com/7ag7e ?
It sounds too good to be true for 60 quid - but I've bought other Erbauer
kit which seems to be fairly well made. Any comments?
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Cheers,
Set Square
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Please ...
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Carpet pins for hall carpet
(5 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 10:04:04 -0700
I thought I had posted this question but can't find any trace of it -
apologies if that's just my searching.
The shop supplying a hall carpet has suggested using pins that plug
into sockets in the wooden floor so that the ...
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minimum level of plans for house extension
(15 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 09:23:07 -0700
What is the minimum type of plans for a smallish rear house extension
(say 5m x 4m etc), to satisfy building and planning control ?
What level of detail is needed on tieing in to the existing building /
windows / roof etc ...
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pouring trench foundations in stages
(12 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 09:18:07 -0700
Is is possible to build trench foundations in stages, or does it have
to be in one pour? For example, using a cement mixer, can it be done
over several days? Obviously the joins would be of concern.
Simon.
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digging foundations trench slowly
(21 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 08:51:06 -0700
I will probably be digging foundations by hand, over a length of time,
to save money. Any ideas for how to keep the trench in good condition,
i.e. no crumbling sides, turning to muddy mess etc.
Cheers,
Simon.
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Type of plywood for kitchen floor
(5 messages)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:17:27 +0100
I am going to replace a section of the kitchen floor with plywood (the
floorboards are quite badly damaged) and I'm a bit confused as to the
different types available.
I know that WBP = water and boilproof, but what is the ...
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Free standing gas cookers - do they come with connectors?
(26 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 07:25:30 -0700
Hi,
read the recent threads, and appreciated most of the stuff about gas
fitting and competence.
What I THINK I understand is that you can connect a free standing gas
cooker yourself with minimum risk if the cooker comes ...
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Central Heating Problem
(7 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 06:40:48 -0700
Hi,
I am after a bit of advice about troubleshooting a central heating
problem. I am not an expert so some of my terminology may be incorrect.
>From what I can make out, the system is fully pumped & vented. The
problem ...
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Exterior Paint - Smooth or Textured
(6 messages)
Date: 20 Sep 2005 04:34:33 -0700
Hi,
What is the best exterior paint to use on a outside wall? The front of
the wall is pebble dashed and the side walls are shall I say plain
finish.
I have been recommended Dulux Smooth Finish for pebble dashed area and
Dulux ...
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limestone fire surround
(2 messages)
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:31:41 +0000 (UTC)
Dear All,
I recently bought a limestone fire surround (which I am yet to install), and
when I asked if it was suitable for use with a real open fire, I was told by
the vendor it was.
Recently I have heard that the way ...
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