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    Beautiful Cars

    May I respectfully suggest the Fiat 130 Coupe by Pininfarina?
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    Positive Pressure Ventilation Systems - Opinions Please?

    Thanks for the input all, have now used the search facility for earlier posts. Incidentally, its significant that the previous occupier of the house chose to wallpaper over the existing high level wall vents. Cheers.
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    Positive Pressure Ventilation Systems - Opinions Please?

    Hi ajrobb, Thanks for the reply. No, i didn't have trickle vents as part of the installation, I prefer to crack open the top windows as necessary. Oddly, I've found that the house seems colder since the dg was fitted. We still get a lot of condensation on the dg though, due in part to the...
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    Positive Pressure Ventilation Systems - Opinions Please?

    Good evening, I'm suffering problems of black mould in the upstairs rooms of an early 1930's semi-detached house, which appears to have worsened since we had double glazing installed around three years ago. I've recently had a survey done by a damp proofing, woodworm & dry-rot company...
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    uPVC handles -Animal proof?

    He is - we tried that trick and unless he hears and sees us physically lock the door he's aware that it's unlocked. Believe me, I've run down the road after him! Brickie, that looks like a good long-term solution so thanks for that. Masona, that was the first thing I tried, he worked that...
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    uPVC handles -Animal proof?

    Thanks Roofline, Yes, we have the pad handle on the outside of the door, but it's still not dog-proof because it's a lever. What I'm after is like the old twist type doorknob. Looks like I may have found a market for these - I'll have to get my designer hat on and scheme something out...
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    uPVC handles -Animal proof?

    Good afternoon, I wonder if anybody could help please. I have a uPVC front door with the standard levers fitted on the internal side. My trouble is that I have a Boxer dog that has worked out how to open the door, and he keeps escaping unless the door is deadlocked while we're in the house...
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