Recent content by garyclay

So far BG have replaced the PCB. Tht's it

Hi, I have a problem with my Optima 801 and despite several visits from British Gas still isn't fixed. The boiler has no external temperature sensor only an internal water temperature sensor. The CH and DHW temperature knobs are set at maximum. The boiler is set to 'Heating Continuous and...

Hi, Can anybody tell me if Pressure Treated Softwood is safe to use for childrens garden play structures? I remember seeing something about the chemicals used (CCA's ??) leaking out and being potentialy carconagenic. If PTT is not suitable what cost effective timber should I look to...

I am intending having a crack at puting some decking down. I'm reasonably handy but lack expertese in this area and am therefore looking for a text book. However a quick look at Amazon has brought up hundreds of options! Can anyone recommend a decent, thorough book to guide me. Thanks

Its a low pitch, the current panels are about 6x4 ft. Cheers

Hi, My 1950s house has an attatched garage with a asbestos/cement fibre type roof, popular at the time of build. It is now near the end of its life and has started to leak. What is the best replacement for this type of roof. Are non asbestos cement fibre sheets available (I can't find any...

Is anybody aware of a booster that can be fitted to increase the pressure of my outside tap so that my sprinkler working distance increases.

How do I route drainer grooves in a wooden worktop. Is there a jig for doing this or a special method? Thanks

You'll be looking at at least £100 for the router as you need a minimum of 1600w and then a minimum of £80 for a jig. Then there is the danger of messing it up and wasting a worktop. I DID!!! My advice is get a pro, it costs more or less the same as the jig and saves a lot of hassle!!

Having just installed new worktops take it from me you need the tools mate. At 1600w(min) router, worktop jig and some speed clamps. Oh and as I found 25 years experience to make sure you don't mess up the cutting. I ruined a length of worktop trying to do it myself. In the end I decided to...

I'm about to lay natural slate floor tiles in my kitchen. I was going to lay them on top of the ceramic tiles which are already down. Do I need to key the existing tiles at all first??

I am looking to do the same thing with my garage roof as it is getting a bit old and leaky. Have so far sealed the roof panel joints with the black mastic roof sealent stuff and was considering treating the roof with Foamseal (http://www.foamseal.co.uk). Anyone have any experience of this...

Hi, Can anybody recommend a supplier of Kitchen Carcasses that are either; a: Cheaper than than the high street or b: Higher quality for the same price as the high street. I have seen doors/drawer fronts made by PWS called Buttermilk Ivory which i am wanting so if anybody knows a...

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Ah yeah, I've seen these. Good idea. But as you say only suitable for a floating floor. I'll need to cover the entire floor with 1/4 inch ply before laying the floor anyway in order to be able to nail it down. Doubt I could lay it over the insulation without it being rigidly secured. Thanks...