Recent content by ianm10

Thanks Daniel, appreciate the reply. From pics and YouTube videos I have seen, it appears the nut is underneath as the valve just slots through and needs securing to be watertight. However the cistern I have actually has the screw thread manufactured into it, so the toilet valve is screwing...

Hi, I had a leak inside the toilet pan, and noticed that the toilet valve gasket was falling apart. The existing toilet valve appears to be a Siamp Storm, so I ordered a new Siamp Optima 49 (dual flush). As the valve comes with a bayonet fix, I attempted to just connect the new valve to the...

Thanks John :D

Thanks both for the reply. The ridge tiles were the half round type. The roofer did say the old cement looked okay, hence screwing them down, but this all felt a bit too much of a quick and easy fix so they could move onto the next job. So, to confirm, as they were previously bedded in...

Hi, With yesterdays gale force winds, two of my extension roof ridge tiles blew off and damaged the ground floor roof files below it. I have been in touch with the insurance and they have approved any work less than £500. I received a quote from a roofer (allegedly reputable) to replace...

Thanks for the reply, it is very much appreciated. The extension is only 6 foot wide, so would this be why no expansion joint appears to have been used? Thanks again, Ian

:( Apologies for the update on my post from a few months ago, however I have been able to take some pics. Also, to add to the crack issue, I have now noticed a diagonal crack in the dry lining on the front of the house. I would very much appreciate it if someone could take a look at the...

Thanks for the reply. As far as I can see there are no cracks in the bricks (only visible bricks are at the bottom of the extension). The crack appears to follow the mortar line. So should I leave it a couple more years and then is it just a case of using a mastic to fill the gap in and...

Excuse my ignorance, so as I have this vertical crack running the entire length of the wall suggest that an expansion joint hasn't been used? Is this of concern or do I just need to fill the gap with mastic? Thanks