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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Roof replacement?.
    Cheers for the reply. Will look into getting an independent surveyor in i think. Being fairly new to the area, i don't know anyone i...
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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Roof replacement?.
    Do the front tiles just pull easily out or lift off. Don't want to mess anything up!!!!
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    5oysterman2 reacted to ^woody^'s post in the thread Roof replacement? with Thanks Thanks.
    Yes that's a bodge. Take some tiles up and put some felt, or lead under to cover the corner. Use bird-comb fillers to fill that...
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    5oysterman2 reacted to ^woody^'s post in the thread Roof replacement? with Thanks Thanks.
    It looks like there are some plastic eaves protectors already fitted, so that would deal with one of the most common issues. So, the...
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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Roof replacement?.
    This is the corner of the lowest part of roof. After driven rain we get a half moon shape on the inside corner of house, no more than 4"...
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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Roof replacement?.
    Cheers Woody for the reply. I'm pretty sure it's wind driven rain that gets under the tiles. We have a continued issue after rain comes...
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    5oysterman2 reacted to ^woody^'s post in the thread Roof replacement? with Thanks Thanks.
    Marley Delta. They are no longer available, and reclaimed will be the same age and condition - only good for repairs. They may be...
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    5oysterman2 posted the thread Roof replacement? in Roofing and Guttering.
    Is it time to replace my roof. I think this is the original, so it's 56 years old. Had a few issues since moving in & one that is...
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    5oysterman2 reacted to Wayners's post in the thread Water based gloss, which one? with Thanks Thanks.
    HVLP is only good for woodwork. I've always had to open mine (different model) up to let paint flood out on doors or it can look patchy...
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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Water based gloss, which one?.
    Cheers once again for your advice Wayners. £60 HLVP are you allowed to say which one? Thinking ahead, i have a external wall to paint...
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    5oysterman2 reacted to Wayners's post in the thread Water based gloss, which one? with Thanks Thanks.
    Rub with meths to test gloss. If any comes off it's waterbased on there. As for which one.. Loads on the market so depends on budget...
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    5oysterman2 posted the thread Water based gloss, which one? in Decorating and Painting.
    Which Gloss paint is good nowadays? I have a lot of previously painted skirting, doors & architrave to paint, don't know whether oil or...
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    5oysterman2 reacted to Wayners's post in the thread Peeling paint remedy with Thanks Thanks.
    Hair could be a fiber tape. Just cut off. You ain't going to get that flatter. Seal and skim
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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Peeling paint remedy.
    Another problem i don't know how to overcome. This i presume was where the old ceiling light was originally. I'm also assuming it's the...
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    5oysterman2 replied to the thread Peeling paint remedy.
    Cheers Wayners. Since getting a dehumidifier, we seem to have solved mould problem. I will try to check insulation in loft but access is...
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