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    Replacing Old Soffits and Fascia

    Hi everyone. I’m looking to replace my old wooden fascia’s and cement board soffits. I’m getting a mixed view on how it should be done. I have seen on a few sites and in manufacturers brochures that the soffits and fascia’s are fixed directly to the roof timbers, with some companies using...
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    Insulating 70's Timber Frame

    Hi Guys! Currently own a 70's built guildway timber frame house with external single block and cement rendered skin. On the internal walls it appears that the horrible textured wall paper has been stuck directly to the plasterboard and there are no signs of any plaster underneath. I want to...
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    Plinth Lights Flicker When Off?!

    Hi guys. Recently fitted some new plinth lights and noticed the other night that the lights would keep flashing on and off when the switch was in the off position. Today I have checked the wiring with a multimeter and when the switch is in the off position there is 44v between L-N and L-E. Any...
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    Removing Wallpaper From Platerboard Walls

    Hi everyone. We are looking at redecorating our house, but we have the horrible woodchip effect wallpaper stuck to some of the walls. The house is 1970's timberframe with stud internal walls and single block outer. I had a look in some of the light and socket boxes and there doesnt appear to be...
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    Mould/Midew Issue

    Hi Guys! Got a issue with some mould/mildew in 2 of our bedrooms. There are lots of brownish, small, powdery spots on nearly all the walls (internal and external). Also there is even some in the built in wardrobe. We have only been in the house for 7 months so are still learning about it. The...
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    Cement/Vermiculite Mix Ratio

    Hi guys. Just managed to finish off installing my wood burner. I have got as far as installing the 5' liner and closure plate. I got myself 800 litres of vermiculite and would like to line the flue/chimney with a mix. Only problem is I am unsure of what mix I should use. Could I please ask...
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