Does timber need to be treated on wall plate?
Roofing
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Hi, I am having a wall plate bedded on mortar on top of a brick wall. I will likely use 4 x 3. Does the timber need to be treated? Also does it have to be C24 or is C16 adequate? NHBC guidance unfortunately does not really specify. Thanks Rick
Tilling or combe boiler, which first?
Tiling
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I want to remove a bath and install a shower and a combe boiler. Do I tile the bathroom first or do I fit the shower and boiler first?
Should i be able to see the roofing felt and eaves tray?
Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
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I've just had new fascias and guttering installed and I've noticed the roofing felt and eaves tray is visible which I couldn't see before. The old guttering was a different type to the new guttering so I'm not sure if this makes a difference. Is the slope of the guttering …
How much should it cost to freeze a pipe and put in stoptap?
Plumbing
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7 answers
How much should it cost to freeze a pipe and put in stoptap?
Quote for rendering front elevation
Plastering & Rendering
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We've received a quote for rendering the front elevation of our (detached) house of £2500. I wasn't expecting to pay that much so was wondering if that was on the high side or just average for rendering just 1 elevation
Does my Wylex NHRS6604 fusebox need replacing?
Electrical
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I have a Wylex NHRS6604 installed in 2004 I believe, and a electrician today said I need a new one after looking at it for 2 seconds after performing another job. Is he correct? I live in a 2nd floor flat but have had no issues with this fusebox up …
Mapei flexicolor ready mixed grout
Tiling
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7 answers
Hi can mapei flexicolor ready mixed grout be used in a shower thanks
Insulation around consumer unit
Electrical
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Our consumer unit is set back in the wall and was recently changed for a newer, smaller unit which has left a gaping hole in the wall/plasterboard around the new unit. How can I safely fill/insulate this hole to stop the draft that is now pouring in? Can provide pictures …
Can I patch two pieces of short pile carpet together?
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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Thank you in advance for your expert advice. My dog was sick on our landing carpet and a pro carpet cleaner was unable to remove the stains despite trying for over an hour. Luckily I have some spare carpet left over from when it was fitted last year that will …
Cost of replacing fuse box electrical test?
Electrical
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Estimate to replace fuse box & provide full house electrical test.