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    Roots in wall

    Thanks for your reply. Yes the vegetation is gone now and the cracks have been filled. Still slightly stumped as to where the vegetation has entered, but I think it’s just where it could be seen on our neighbours roof. The attic is fine and I can’t find any other evidence of leaks or...
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    Roots in wall

    Hello, thanks for your response. 1. The leak was from big cracks in the render on our neighbours wall and vegetation growing there. 2. Suspended floor 3. Yes I will try and remove the bricks, clean and re-mortar, thanks. 4. Will do. 5. The roots must have come in from the neighbours roof...
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    Roots in wall

    While I’m here - I also have one loose brick. It’s wedged in but the mortar around it has failed and fallen out. Is it best just to get as much new mortar in as far as I can to secure it as much as possible?
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    Roots in wall

    Thanks. I won’t worry too much.
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    Roots in wall

    We’ve had some water damage from a leak at the side of the house. There was quite a bit of vegetation growing up there. Leak is repaired and I’m removing plaster from the damaged area. I’m finding long, thin roots under the plaster. Should I be worried?
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    Wiring an LED driver to a 230v mains plug

    Thanks for your reply. They will be fitted on the ceiling, where there is a power outlet, so I could attach all the elements in an enclosure up there.
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    Wiring an LED driver to a 230v mains plug

    Hello, I need to wire an LED driver/power supply to a mains plug in order to power a bluetooth lighting timer (see photo) It seems to be a pretty simple job, but can anyone advise on the way I would shield the wires going to the plug? Is it possible to use heat shrink? Many thanks, Sam
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    Cutting across ceiling joists

    Yes I’ll be boarding the loft, but with loft legs, so won’t be holding it together much. In your opinion will cutting one further joist compromise the ceiling dangerously? I can’t seem to find any info or videos about installing loft hatches that cut across joists…
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    Cutting across ceiling joists

    Hello, I need to install a new ladder + loft hatch in my 1900's house. The opening for the old loft hatch is cut across the joists, rather than running along them, so two joists have already been cut. Because of high ceilings I will need a quite long folding ladder with a 1300mm opening, so...
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    Skirting problem

    sorry, just realised you’d already answered my question!!
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    Skirting problem

    Thanks, that’s very helpful. Do you know, is the RedLite filler similar to Red Devil onetime?
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    Skirting problem

    Hello, I’m building a small stud partition and I’ve miscalculated the skirting. Not sure how to sort this out, other than use very high new skirting. I was going to use a small, lower skirting board on the new wall rather than trying to match the Victorian skirting. What’s the best way to tidy...
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    Hardwood floor polish

    Thanks, yes that makes sense. I was hoping to give it a good clean and then work in something like Danish oil or Osmo, but if you think it will just lock the dirt in then I guess I'll leave it...
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    Hardwood floor polish

    Hello, I'm looking for a neutral polish/wax/oil that I can apply to the worn areas of this floor that will match the rest. The grey is obviously caused by high traffic, as its a public area. I don't think it's ever been treated before. Can anyone recommend a natural/clear product that I can...
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    Multiple trailing sockets?

    Yes getting the flex into the sockets might be a major problem, I hadn't considered that. It looks like it might have to be four individual extensions with single sockets after all. It needs to be safe and also look reasonably good, as it's in a gallery and the cables and sockets will be...
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    Multiple trailing sockets?

    Many thanks for your replies. I'll get those wired up. Yes - when you think of it, it's the same circuit as a 4 way extension socket I guess.
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    Multiple trailing sockets?

    I'd be plugging LED strips into the sockets (four different sets).
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    Multiple trailing sockets?

    Hello, I need to wire up four different LED strips at points along a 15m wall. The power socket is about 5m away from the nearest set. Ideally I wouldn't have four individual extension cables. Is it possible to wire 4 x trailing single sockets along one cable, as per the attached sketch? Or...
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    What is this fitting?

    Thanks. Yes I was just wondering if it is a "binding screw" of some kind, but I'm looking for one with plain flat heads ideally, as in the photo...
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    What is this fitting?

    Thanks, do you know what type it is, and where I could get some? I can't seem to find anything similar.
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