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    Flat roof and ceiling issues

    Agreed, it does. Have even tried to scrub the area to see if I can remove the marks but as it's above the paint it will not budge... Google this to find the paint : Technoseal white water proof paint 5L (£35 approx)
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    Flat roof and ceiling issues

    Hi all, Apologies if this is not the right area tk post this question. Ok here is my problem: Had a new deck and flat grp roof put on last summer with no issues, however over tbe last 6 months there seems to be a strange group of dark patches appearing on the bathroom ceiling below, almost...
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    Pitched roof insulation concerns - help please...

    Yes, after closer inspection, it seems this insulation is to be used in conjunction with another insulation. Back to square 1 :'(
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    Pitched roof insulation concerns - help please...

    Cool, that makes sense. What thickness would I need for the foil insulation?
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    Vailant turbomax 824e hotwater low temperature

    Its definitely the dhw exchanger. The temperature will not fluctuate, it will just gradually degrade over time, same will all boilers. Reduced inlet flow is the same as reduced outlet flow, it allows the cold water time to acquire more heat, wheras if its passing through faster, it has less...
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    Vailant turbomax 824e hotwater low temperature

    Gas boiler has 2 heat exchangers. 1st is inside the burner which heats the central heating circuit directly. 2nd is the DHW where the hot water in the central heating ring circuit exchanges its heat to this secondary heat exchanger. Slowing the flow rate will allow the water to remain in...
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    Garage conversion interior wall.

    Hi, Due to insulation and strict fire regs I would suggest a solid single block wall with a wooden stud in the inside of the new room crammed with insulation, fire protection, and a thermal barrier (condensation against the cold internal wall will be a major factor) If you want to be posh...
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    cooker / oven electric ignitor not working

    http://www.mrappliance.com/expert/repair-manual/gas-stoves/
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    Shoddy refurbishment work on newly purchased basement flat

    First issue: I have the same issue. damp on my wall as I enter my front door. Couple of questions: 1, Is this wall "dot and dab"? (plasterboard dabbed with adhesive onto an external brick wall) 2, are there any other signs of damp patches on this wall? 3, is there any plumbing (central...
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    cooker / oven electric ignitor not working

    Also, are you talking about the hob not igniting, the oven not igniting or both?
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    cooker / oven electric ignitor not working

    Can you hear the familiar clicking noise?
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    Vaillant ecoTEC plus 624 - Condensate Pipe

    It is a trivial little connection, but if not fixed correctly can cause untold damage to the components. For what its worth I would just replace the condensate trap completely, there's a reason its leaking, and that reason is probably corrosion to the plastic parts, its not the sort of thing...
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