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    Bath Sealant shocker . . . . . .

    i was given a good tip by a window fitter on how to get a neat and quick silicon bead , get a spray bottle(the type surface cleaner comes in) clean it out, fill with water and a good squeeze of washing up liquid,mix well, apply good bead of silicon to joint as neatly as poss, spray solution...
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    van insurance

    commercial vehicle direct have just given me a very competative quote 2 years running :)
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    Those stone roofs around lake district..

    http://www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/media/pdf/g/1/Slate_Roofing_.pdf the tiles have holes bored through and oak pegs inseted to hook over the batten, no reason i can think of( unless its a weight thing) for the deminishing courses :)
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    small amount of water inside soffit

    thanks cumbrian ,I`d clocked that he had concrete tiles thats why I didnt bother going into detail on how to go about repairing a slate roof, although using the lead tingle or copper strap may work for isolated slipped tiles i would`nt recommend it for a complete course of slates,I would go for...
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    small amount of water inside soffit

    i was just thinking that you use a lot of slate up that way which creates problems if you have to remove course from the bottom,but the concrete tiles are relatively easy to remove but may have aluminimum clips.you may get away with pushing up the second course and removing the eaves course.
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    small amount of water inside soffit

    its difficult to say without seeing the job, but get at least 3 quotes and you wont go far wrong. what type of tiles are they?
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    small amount of water inside soffit

    hi mr murphy, it sounds from your description that the under tile felt has rotted away back under the eaves tile, any water getting between the tiles and felt further up the roof either through a broken tile or perished pointing in the ridge tile will end up in the soffit void. the repair means...
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    Emergency roof repair

    hi space cat, if you google for promenade tiles for flat roofs theres plenty to choose from,also when i`ve fitted tiles it best to use something flexible ,as hot bit becomes brittle when cold and the bond can be broken if walked on....Dave :wink:
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    repairing makita drills

    hi terence, if your staying out of town would`nt it be easier to get it repaired in bridgend. there`s a makita distributor in bridgend cant provide the link just google makita bridgend .....Dave :wink: ps and while your at it take the tight subbies with you so they can buy their own tools :)
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    how to tell someone they smell

    next time they get in the car place a chainsaw on the dashboard.....they`ll get the message :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    how to tell someone they smell

    seriously there is`nt an easy way, when i`ve found myself in these awkward situations the direct approach with a bit of sensitivity works best it all depends on your relationship :)
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    how to tell someone they smell

    sorry toffee could`nt resist :twisted:
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    how to tell someone they smell

    next time they get in a car with you place a tube of tooth paste on the dashboard.......when they ask whats this for....you exclaim....yes what is it for.....job done no hurt feelings :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Gipsy Moth

    what a blast from the past ... i remember watching his home coming on tv...........i was only six :D :D
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    Help Please!!!!! My new garage roof leaking

    hi lorraine just another point ,on the one photo the sheets have been cut on an angle with the abutment, even if a lead flashing is used water will run off the end of the corrugations directly inside the building.the only way to correct this is to install a gutter along this edge this will...
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    ARE MY END APEX BARDGEBOARD STRUCTURAL ???

    the bargeboards aren`t usually stuctural, but the undercloaking which supports the mortar the tiles are bedded on can be nailed to the top to stop it slipping (assuming it isn`t a dry verge) so to replace bargeboards may require removal of the verge tiles;a lot more work and probably not...
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    More quiz, name the pop groups from clues

    10, cockney rebel
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    More quiz, name the pop groups from clues

    must learn to pay attention :oops:
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    More quiz, name the pop groups from clues

    13, sister sledge
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    PVC sheeting to protect facia from rainwater damage?

    hi delia,the way you describe the gutter being lower on the facia side on a property this age would suggest that the cast iron has corroded away i`ve seen this on several occasions it may be worth a closer inspection, if this is the case replacement may be your only option,cast iron guttering is...
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