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Another related question please. Would this wrongly sized AAV cause poor flushing of solids in the ground floor toilet? We have had it overflow from the back (where it joins into the old soil pipe) twice. Thank you.

Thank you to both. So we need to insist on at least a larger AAV internally but preferably an outside SVP or external spec AAV. Gasguru - Building Control were uncommital as to size required, just said to manufacturers guidelines.. See what you mean about the screw, shouldn't be there, but we...

Thank you to all. Do you think the foam will compress over time and weight? I understand it ought to be replaced but not looking forward to mess/lack of shower again and tackling builder about another issue...

Hello If someone could offer some advice with an air admittance valve sizing issue please. We recently had a house renovation including a loft conversion, the loft now contains two bedrooms and a bathroom. The plumbers have installed an air admittance valve within the boxing of the toilet in...

I would be grateful if someone could you offer some advice please. We had a 150 x 90 stone resin shower tray fitted a few months ago but experienced movement near the edge where it sits against the wall. This caused creaking and a broken silicone seal. Eventually the plumbers were called back...

Thank you all. Useful advice and tips. I will check the fit for both the bigger hacksaw and the jigsaw and browse in Wickes. Yes, I was trying to use a tiny hacksaw from my mum's toolkit which was very cheap but to hand:D

Hello, I need to shorten 2 metal tube curtain poles about 6cm diameter. I have tried a normal hacksaw and it barely scratched the surface. I rarely cut metal so I'm seeking advice on the best tool or attachment to do the job for a reasonable cost. I will need to make 4 cuts (shortening halves...

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I am trying to source another length of the existing worktop, have checked online but can't find it. Does anyone recognise where it comes from please? The kitchen (fitted before I came to the house) is from B&Q but can't see the worktop on their website. Thank you very much for looking Amanda:)

Hi Sarah I've just had a house renovated completely and chose magnolia with white woodwork and it looks great, I'm really pleased, it sold within a couple of months earlier this year. The estate agents said it was the best way to go. Amanda