Recent content by Grampian

What tape thickness do you use for this? I'm guessing it's dependent on a number of factors. I was looking at 3mm - does it compress a bit to take up imperfections?

Thanks, I'm hoping it's not too tricky, just trying to determine if I need a particular sort of sealant for the outer face. Seems like some silicone based stuff will do. Hope so, just got to figure out how I can use the router correctly on the frames in situ. I'd like to use the inside edge of...

- Architecturally / aesthetically the building suits wood (although plastic would look about as acceptable here as anywhere). - Restrictions are also in place on the property and replacement frames would require approval (with associated costs) and FENSA certified installers, merely replacing...

There is ample wood in the existing frames to take away the required amount. They are over 9cm thick and the existing rebate is around 3cm. Similarly the depth looks more than enough. I was planning on using a few 5mm spacers as labelled in the diagram, and I'll be replacing the beads and...

I have a number of non-opening windows with single glazing which I'd like to replace with double glazed units. There are various reasons for this but it is in part due to one or two sections starting to rot on the lower frame where condensation has accumulated. I am thinking I can remove the...

I have acquired a 50 year old house which has barely been touched since new and have stripped one wall of it's paper to reveal bare plaster. There has never been any paint on the wall, only lining and wallpaper, which came off quite easily just with a bit of soapy water. The plaster...

It looks a lot like the ones in that link. Oh well, it's snug enough for now, and if it's the same as those then there is a few years of tightening available before the nut drops off the end of the thread!

So the chrome covers do not appear to come off, despite having a nylon part beneath them. Upon rotation the fitting does tighten, however it is quite difficult to tighten it very much as there is nothing to really get a purchase on. The threads are now visible at the bottom of the centre...