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After the heating has been on and the temperature on thermostat reached, the heating then comes on for about 1 minute and the off for about 5 minutes and it continues to do that for the rest of the evening. Is it normal for the heating to cycle like this so frequently?

Hi - I currently live in a new build property that has a roof constructed using Russell Roof tiles (Galloway) and also has dry verges installed. The problem I have is that the house is constructed of stone with an irregular surface and consequently when looking up at the roof from below you can...

I need to replace the expansion tank on the hot water side of heating system. The cylnder is a Tribune HE. Clearly I need to turn off the cold water feed however I note that there is a drain tap at the bottom of the cold water inlet pipe going into the cyclinder. Do I need to drain the tank...

Hi, I have moved into a new build some 6 months ago and have had problems with water running down the back of the guttering and causing damp exterior walls. I have noticed that there is no roofing felt / underlay extending into the guttering from the eaves. I raised this with the Developer...

Hi, Following the poor lead flashing fitment that I posted previously. I now have an issue with water ingress into the internal garage. Water is finding its way into the house via the poor lead flashing but I have also noticed that there are voids / gaps between the stonework and the verge...

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I have just moved into a new build and have concerns about the quality of the roofing, specifically the lead flashing. After raising these issues with site foreman he tells me that the this is how it should be and there is nothing wrong with it. It dosent...

Hi, I have just moved into a new build and noticed that the weep vents are random in terms of the installation. Can you please advise what the regs are for installing weep vents? Thanks.

Hi, I have just moved into a property with a separate garage. I would like to install a water tap in the garage however it would be easier to take the feed from the water supply before it enters the house i.e. between the meter and the stop tap in the kitchen. Is this possible - can it be done...

Hi, I am hoping someone can advise with regards to the following. I have just moved into a new home that has Sandtoft Pantiles and cloaked verges. I have registered a complaint with NHBC and the developer that the roof has not been correctly installed. Firstly the cloaked verges are flush with...

Hi, I currently have a Bay at the front of the house which extends from the ground floor to the roof line. Currently the area between the upstairs and downstairs bay windows is finished with a rough cement / tyrolean coating. I am looking to get this area Tiled. Can anyone advise with...