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    replaster or not

    Hi , I have some salt deposits coming out above the skirting board. This is not a huge problem as it can be brushed off easily on the odd occasion as the plaster is still good. We do ,however suffer from condensation and possible high humidity and wonder whether replastering would improve...
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    wall sealant

    Hi. I'm looking for sealant that has the same qualities as low modulus neutral cure silicone (ie high flexibility good adhesion to masonry) yet is paintable. Would greatly appreciate some direction on this.
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    water mains pressure

    Hi. We have very low water flow at present. The local water board has agreed to replace their communication pipe and reconnect under the lead replacement scheme. Between where the new blue pipe will come up in our building and where it will be connected to the existing pipework is some 10...
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    water mains pressure

    Hi. Due to very poor water pressure I was keen to replace the water supply pipe My local water board has agreed it will replace its pipe and make a new connection under the lead replacement scheme. The distance from where the new blue pipe will come out of the floor inside the...
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    pointing bath stone chimney stack

    Hi, What would be the best mix to point in a bath stone chimney stack. May also need to make some surface repair to some of the stones. thanks
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    repairing and pointing in a bath stone chimney stack

    Hi. What would be the best mix to repoint a bath stone chimney stack. May need to resurface some of the stones as well. Thanks
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    shower inlet connection

    HI, The instructions on a new triton shower say to use a compression joint . Is that a regular copper one as the inlet is hard plastic?
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    extension for washing machine waste hose

    Hi.Could some one tell me why extension hoses for washing machines have different size ends,something like 22 and 29mm. Whats 29mm fit ? :?
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    single skin garage

    hi. i'm looking for some advice. My intention is tp build a small detached garage or storage area. The dimension 14ft X 8ft.My question is whether single block walls would be ok if it has a pitched roof.There would be small gable ends.The roof would be covered with man made slate.Obviously trere...
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    cracked tiles on ply.

    hi, Can someone tell me why tiles would have cracked along the join lines of the overlaid ply.The ply was screwed down as it should have been.cheers. Tom
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