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Hi I'm considering purchasing a nail gun to nail some 12mm MDF to a newly skimmed plaster and lathe wall. MDF is being used to create a panelled wall effect. Do you think this is a suitable method of fixing the MDF? Thanks in advance

Hi Is it possible to change a Velux flashing kit without removing the window Frame? My roof will be getting re-tiled in the near future most likely with a different tile which may not be suitable with the flashing kit currently in place. TIA Suts

Hi, Have a bit of a dilemma concerning my kitchen floor and would be interested in any comments. The first picture shows our extension just after completion in early 2011, the floor was fully tiled prior to the kitchen being installed. Rightly or wrongly it was done in this order due to lead...

Hi, Have a bit of a dilemma concerning my kitchen floor and would be interested in any comments. The first picture shows our extension just after completion in early 2011, the floor was fully tiled prior to the kitchen being installed. Rightly or wrongly it was done in this order due to lead...

Hi, The on/off tap on my shower valve has become very tight. You can hear and feel creaking when it is turned on and off. Is it possible to strip this type of valve and make any repairs? Cheers Suts

Hi I wonder if anyone could offer any thoughts on a little issue i have with my UFH blending valve? See the picture showing a large amount of "slime" like substance escaping from the valve! Realy aprreciate any thoughts on this messy issue.

Hi, Any tips on the cutting for this socket? The tile is a 100x300 metro style and the plan is to go brick pattern 3 tiles deep. Cheers

Thinking about installing a code operated door lock to my front door, something similar to the likes of these http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/products/locks_latches_and_security/code_operated_locks Pictures below show the door in the question. Question is this doabale and do i need to be...

Hi, Got a problem with the brakes on my 2000 Nissan terrano II After around 15 to 20 minutes the brake pedal starts to go hard and the front brakes begin to stick on, gently at first but then very hard. Since the problem first happened I have replaced both front callipers (...

Hi, i need a house re-pointing. Any fellas on here local to Tyne and Wear and interested in giving me a quote? Cheers

Over the past few weeks with all of this rain i have acquired a small leak. I have had a good look at really is very puzzling. My first question - Can anyone see anything wrong with this picture. This was taking while the roof was being tiled. I have a few theory's but first i want to...

Been having problems with me combi loosing pressure, i think the problem is with the expansion tank/vessel. Can anyone explain what effect 350m of 14mm UFH pipe will have on the operation of the expansion tank? :oops: Thanks in advance.

Hi, Looking at getting extension floor done with a 600 x 600 tile. (56 sq M) Tiler reccomends they be sealed before laying. Does this sound reasonable? Thanks in advance.

Okay got a strange one here. Due to an up and coming extension build i have had to make alterations to both my central heating system (removing 3 rads) and water pipes. The heating went well apart from a bad back from lots of crawling below the ground floor :evil: I thought the...

Hi, As the title suggests, can Kardean be laid onto a floor which has underfloor heating? If so what if any special considerations need to be taken? Cheers

Hi. Planning on having one open plan space finnsihed with both tiles and engineered timber flooring. What can be put in between the two materials to make the finnish look profesional? Cheers

Hi, I have just received a quote for an underfloor heating system from Nu-Heat. Its a very comprehensive quote, they basically design your system for you before quoting. I,m am also researching underfloor heating systems from John Guest Speedfit. I have used speedfit in the past when...

Hi, I,m currently in the advanced planning stages of my ground level rear extension (40m2) Basically i,m knocking out the back of the house at ground floor level and going open plan into the new extension. The new extension will have block and beam floor complete with wet underfloor...

Hi, Just trying to balance my radiators. Are the lock shield valves on the flow or the return? I have some older radiators as part of the system and both valves look the same! I think i have determined which is the flow and which is the return so now just need to know which one to...

Hi, I’m having problems with my Compact SL alarm system hopefully someone can assist me with before I stick a sledge hammer through it. The basic problem is the external sounder/bell will not operate either when in an alarm condition or during the alarm tests. I am unable to locate a...