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I have just got a ceiling skimmed in a bedroom of a property I have just bought. The ceiling was very uneven (ie undulating and wavey). To make it smooth the plasterer has said he used 3 layers of skim and in some places he had to use 'quite a lot' (perhaps a couple of cms). I am now...

Is there a point when a ceiling is too wavy (ripply) to scim? The plasterboard's are sound, no signs of them about to fall down or anything like that, just wavy, not from water damage, dont know why. What to scim them without have to rip all the ceilings down. Or is it a case of, yes you...

In the process of replacing oil central heating for gas. The property is a 4 bed with one bathroom consisting of a bath and shower. Would a combi boiler be ok/any good for this type of property? We currently has a flow rate issue but this is going to be sorted out soon, the neighbours...

CouldI use the tank to make beer :wink:

Buying a property where there is currently a working oil boiler used for the central heating system, planning to replace this with gas. Where/who will buy such a thing, where can I advertise this, is it worth anything? Boiler is a Jetstreme 2000 - old I guess.

Looking through my old emails. Found an email to the local council (with ref number) inquiring about PLANNING permission (no mention of regs). On the phone the council guy said that I probably dont need permission, but again this was for Planning, oops!

Hi, I replaced a window in my house with french doors in 2009. A local builder did the work for me. All the builder did was knock the bottom out of the window, no widening or changing the lintel. I didn't think of building regulations at the time. I am now selling my house and I have to...

Tibbot, when you put it like that I can see your point. The make of the current oil burner is a Jetstreme 2000, I guessing from the lack of info on the internet about this model that it is an oldie.

Thanks for the quick replies!!! The property which I am buying needs A LOT of modernisation thats the reason why I'm thinking of replacing it now. Planning on having it replaced before physical moving into the property.

In the process of buying a property that currently uses an oil burner for its central heating. The property is a 4 bed house. I dont know much about oil burners, thought these were only used if the property has no gas access, this property does have a gas inlet in the garage but has not been...

Am I being over cautious, most are just saying put a mask on and rip it down. Aren't people worried about asbestos poisoning? :shock:

Hi I'm looking into a purchasing a property which I believe was built around about the late/early 50s/60s. The property needs a complete decor modernization, dont think its been touched since the 70s ie still has oil central heating. All the rooms in the house have artex on the ceiling...

I have just had a french door temporary fitted where a window used to be. The door fitter said that your handyman guy who knocked out the brick work which was below the window has to put in a Canterbury Spa, Threshold Board and render this. What does this jargon mean, what is a...

ATTN: WoodYouLike or others who can help Thanks for replying to my post. WoodYouLike I had a clarification point on your second sentence in the reply. Basically, can I use secret nails on the foam underlayment? When I read your response I think that I can only use secret nails when...

Property was built in 1929, so from what your saying concrete will meet the foundations. Will lift the wooden floor this weekend and find out. Thanks.