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thanks cwhaley.The wall runs the length of the flat, lounge and corridor. We introduced vents and insulated some of the exteriors walls a couple of years ago. So no more mouldy walls , but did get a problem with a unit pushed to close to the wall making it go mouldy. This makes me think the...

Thanks for reply. No its actually on a party wall. What i'm wondering if this could be noticable contributing to the condensation. I am getting damp reading along wall but only really noticable to the eye in a couple of places where a light salt deposit is showing.Really not that damp. I have...

Hi , I have some salt deposits coming out above the skirting board. This is not a huge problem as it can be brushed off easily on the odd occasion as the plaster is still good. We do ,however suffer from condensation and possible high humidity and wonder whether replastering would improve...

Hi. I'm looking for sealant that has the same qualities as low modulus neutral cure silicone (ie high flexibility good adhesion to masonry) yet is paintable. Would greatly appreciate some direction on this.

Its two flats ,ground and first floor, at present been supplied on one supply. Going to have two supplies running in first floor floor. Both internal supply need to travel about 10 metres to connect to existing pipework

Hi. We have very low water flow at present. The local water board has agreed to replace their communication pipe and reconnect under the lead replacement scheme. Between where the new blue pipe will come up in our building and where it will be connected to the existing pipework is some 10...

adding one reducer wont be a problem , it,s just whether i,ll get a better flow with 22mm pipe

Hi. Due to very poor water pressure I was keen to replace the water supply pipe My local water board has agreed it will replace its pipe and make a new connection under the lead replacement scheme. The distance from where the new blue pipe will come out of the floor inside the...

Hi, What would be the best mix to point in a bath stone chimney stack. May also need to make some surface repair to some of the stones. thanks

Hi. What would be the best mix to repoint a bath stone chimney stack. May need to resurface some of the stones as well. Thanks

Thanks.So no insert required?

HI, The instructions on a new triton shower say to use a compression joint . Is that a regular copper one as the inlet is hard plastic?

Hi.Could some one tell me why extension hoses for washing machines have different size ends,something like 22 and 29mm. Whats 29mm fit ? :?

Thanks noseall. just to confirm,by conventional you mean 4" inch block laid upright ,right?

hi. i'm looking for some advice. My intention is tp build a small detached garage or storage area. The dimension 14ft X 8ft.My question is whether single block walls would be ok if it has a pitched roof.There would be small gable ends.The roof would be covered with man made slate.Obviously trere...