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2nd hand upvc window but gap on the outside of the opening width wise is 15mm each side. Is there a trim section of 15mm thickness I can glue onto the side of the window to make up the width? Most trims seem to be 6mm. Any other ideas welcome. Thanks.

Why does this pump come with a plug attached? I'm assuming the plug is removed and the cable wired into the CH control box as the wiring in the pump's own black head box looks neat and best not to disturb it there. Am I right that no extra cables are needed? Many thanks.

Is it necessary to have counter battens for the installation of a Velux roof window? It occurs to me the window may not reach down to the rafters it's sitting on two times batten depth. It's a porch roof and not part of the living areas.

Is it necessary to have counter battens for the installation of a Velux roof window?

Gravity system with Grant pump (UPS 25-60 30). Whining pump but bleeding makes no difference. Now dripping from screw. Questions: 1. Can I remove the screw w/o water pouring out? 2. I have taps either side to change pump. Are they all standard sizes for a new one? 3. Could it be the diverter...

I am replacing a small porch window with a double glazed unit. At the same time I thought I would try to fit in some insulation board. It is a cavity of concrete block and Purbeck stone block. I am not considering loose fill. Has anyone tried this or advice? Thanks.

My Porch is 1.8m wide. I have a second hand Velux which is 1140mm wide but of course flashing around will need space.. I have concrete verge tile and the roof is Marley concrete Modern (rough) tile. Would this Velux fit in that width of 330mm each side? Thanks.

My upstairs BRoom soil goes down 12 feet then into a clay pipe in the foundation slab turns 90deg once there (in the concrete) then 8 feet to an old (1970s) 600 x 400 chamber. This chamber is brick and is in the floor of a small porch. Because the porch is old build and uninsulated I want to...

I want a good multitool for home DIY but must to any job say cutting into brick (300W?). I am confused about starlock where some are proprietary, Bosch and Dewalt are proprietary so can I buy any tool and does the adaptor allow easy change between types. I would like one with light and angle...

Then discovered the HWT leaks! Had to drain system and fit. BUT on refilling there are so many air locks. Crap original work to say the least! Thing is the pump bleed gives off steam sometimes and water but still not quite circulating the hot water through the HWT coil. Any suggestions welcome...

We are having a new oil boiler outside. Fitter says put rotary isolator switch nearby. So we have one from Screwfix CPRSD425. My questions are 1. Can the existing internal boiler cable from the controller which is a ordinary 1.5mm cable be rerouted into the isolator through the cavity wall? 2...

Isolating switch (IP65) outside with the control flex within a plastic conduit. The job is to move the control cable for the boiler from inside (old internal boiler) to new external boiler direct through the leaves sealed. Is that OK? Should I uprate the flex (although it is effectively a...

I have a plastic recycle bin (UK type with green lid if you know what I mean). I want to use it to store solid fuel pellets for my burner. Got to make a sliding (up) door at the bottom to dig out the fuel. I know I need a 'flap' inside to stop the pellets jamming up at the entrance but not sure...

I want to build a porch roof over my front door. It's a peak with ridge. How deep must it be from wall to end of batten if I use Marley concrete tiles (I think their about 420mm long x 330mm). I am aiming being about one metre deep but must adjust for tile width. Thanks.

Trying to think out a design of a canopy but made up with UPVC Facia and commonly available products. Has anyone done this and can give an idea of the design? I want it peaked so the rain does not drip at the front. I intend to use glass for the roof part. Thanks for any pointers.

How to fold the lead for a lean-to Marley concrete tiled roof. It's only a porch size. Advice welcome. Thanks.

The boiler spec asks for a proper protected outside electric supply. I take it the house ring will suffice with a cct breaker socket and plug. Will it be OK to make use of an existing socket and run a cable through the wall to the boiler or does the isolation switch need to be outside. Note the...

If I close off the cold feed in the loft (feeds hot tank floor below and bathroom) it dribbles and eventually lukewarm water comes out. If I let that run long enough there is an air lock in the hot feed when I restore the cold. Am I right in thinking that the dribble is water coming up from the...

I have French Doors. The main door locks OK. The second door (usually closed) has a lock and key but does not lock. Even with the main door locked, although it keeps the second door from opening, the handle on the second door can be pushed down. So it has a mechanism to keep the door in place...

Are they directional? It says on the packet to follow the arrow. But there is none and it looks symetrical inside to me!