Repeated condensation in window panes after replacement
Windows & Doors
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We have a large three panes wooden framed window of approx 25 years of age ,we have replaced panes 4 times because they have misted. Should the whole window be replaced?
PVA on pool paint
Tiling
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Can I use PVA on pool paint in order to tile over the the old chlonerated rubber paint
Replace integrated microwave
Handywork
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I don't know which trade will be able to make the best job of this. Is it an electricians or a kitchen fitter's job?
Noises from storage heater?
Plumbing
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Three days ago my electric storage heater started making a rumbling noise, then this changed to a loud hum which went on continuously till I turned off the pump. I have had a plumber to look at it. He changed the valve and checked the noise with the day and …
What is the standard size of cartridge for a mixer tap?
Plumbing
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I have a mixer tap with shower on my bath and it seems to be leaking quite a bit. I was told to replace the cartridge but I have no idea how to tell what size it is in order to replace it. Would anyone know if they usually have …
Should I pay an extra charge to fix airlock?
Plumbing
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Hi I recently paid for my boiler to be relocated as part of a new kitchen installation. There was an airlock which from memory took the plumbers roughly an hour to fix. Should I pay extra for this? Or should I expect for it to be a common thing that …
Door hinge coming out
Handywork
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We have a brand new kitchen. After just a few months. 2 soft close hinges on separate doors have come out, as in, the screws attaching it to the door have pulled out of the wood completely. Why has this happened? Is it a fault? We rarely open the doors …
Is it safe to overboard asbestos artex?
Plastering & Rendering
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We have a few Asbestos Artex ceilings which we want smoothing as they're cracking, we had a quote from a plasterer and they said we'd need to overboard because the cracks will come through if skimmed. I'm just concerned about drilling into the Artex when putting up the plasterboard or …
Damp after block paving driveway
Driveways
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We had our driveway block paved just over a year ago and we are now getting damp on the brick work on the bottom of the bay window but also a weird patch of damp on the existing tarmac that runs along the block paving. Even after it’s not rained …
Which trade needed for ceiling?
Plastering & Rendering
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The utility area in my house has wooden beams, and I want to put a ceiling (plasterboard?) to cover them. Which tradesmen can do the job? A plasterer?