Recent content by ImperialHammer

This is my preference but a lot so far prefer these dry systems or in this case, using the caps to hide the problem!

We have some missing mortar one one of our Verges. I am looking at having it re-pointed and one suggestion from a small roofing company was to attach a dry verge. When questioned if this would entail removing the old mortar they said it would not be removed. I always thought dry verges need...

Whilst lubricating our garage door I have noticed that the bolts holding the door frame to the timber frame are not through the brackets. Guessing due to the bracket not ligning up the with timber (why not use different brackets?). I also noticed there are no bolts in the floor though it looks...

Thank you for the replies. Two more have corrosion marks but were dry when cold so hopefully it is just those 3 but when I get those done I'm going to have the others checked too anyway.

I have noticed over the past few months my boiler pressure dropping a tiny amount of 0.1 bar but were unable to find any visible leaks. This seemed to coincide with drops in temperature, and after reading similar issues checked all radiator tails and noticed 3 are weeping in the same place on...

Thank you. I gave it a good clean and tried again and it has sealed without needing any ptfe, it's stayed dry so far. Wonder if there was a bit of grit on the olive.

Hi, I have replaced my triton shower and as per instructions not used any jointing compound. The fitting on the shower is leaking slowly. What are my options, is ptfe a no go either?

I've managed to get a couple more quotes. One has really stood out and he even noticed the distance to the gas pipe. I've only spoken over email sending photos and measurements and they're not the cheapest but they seem very competent.

It's understandable that he would want to test himself but he was a little bit pushy that the electrician who did the EICR should also do the remedial work. I had fully intended to use Sparky 1 for the new CU but I had doubts about his testing and he came back with a high quote weeks later with...

Thank you for replying, it did strike me as odd that he wanted to do his own EICR first. My understanding is that they could follow the recomendations made in the EICR and that they would have to test and certify the new CU after installation anyway?

I had an EICR earlier this year and a few items were highlighted as C2; No RCD on Circuits, CPC too small, CU made form flamable materials, and no mains smoke detection. I have had another electrician since round to quote who stated he would need to perform another EICR before replacing the CU...

The original pipe was fitted before the kitchen was installed going behind the cabinets. I can't see an easy way to get a new pipe in there in one piece. I think the best bet is to also add some more clips and supports to remove any dips and improve flow.

It's a boiler not AC so I'm not sure of the Legionella risk. My main concern would be an air lock forming preventing the siphone from emptying.

A plumber replaced our internal condensate pipe with a flexible pipe due to a leak. I've noticed that water is collecting at a low point in the pipe under the cupboards. I thought it was supposed to be on a constant decline to prevent this as sedement will eventually build up?