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It’s a converted chalet bungalow & that is new plaster, 2 months old perhaps I can’t see anything like this on the opposite wall if that is what’s classed as the opposite elevation If thermal do we have to simply live with it? Will a proficient builder be able to tell me if thermal or...

Thank you so much for your time in replying and yes a UPVC window. Your reply does provide me with some comfort so thank you again Presumably I have to live with these issues? In essence this cracking wouldn’t cause you concern?

Recently moved into a converted bungalow and had the front room totally replastered however over the past few weeks I have noticed hairline cracks in the corners of the front window wall (marked in red) These cracks seem to become more evident throughout the day & in the mornings almost not...

Hello!!! It was a very stressful period but we simply meshed & barred & resined the major cracks a few months ago & pray they don’t reappear!!

I am a novice but looking at these online it looks like they service straight runs Are there special corner versions?

Morning all I have just shelled out for new facias & soffits which I hoped would have stopped an annoying drip above my front door Above my door is an internal 90 degree corner and there is a constant drip from the bottom corner of the facia board It may be the case that the guttering above...

What is a recheck please?

By process of elimination i am trying to identify the entry of this water ingress into my chimney I have replaced the chimney flashing & also had a new chimney pot installed (which seems to have stopped water to inside my burner) Any thoughts would be appreciated, my roofer has now reverted to...

Here is a photo i have of the back apron which I presume will be the same as front

Here are a selection I have since had the pot replaced with non vented type Also a photo of the chimney whilst the pot was being replaced

Yes we have a cowl but unsure about the pointing, i’ll need for my roofer to double check this He has just asked me if i have a damp course (which i am unsure about as i am away from home) is this a valid question?

By process of elimination i am trying to identify the entry of this water ingress into my chimney I have replaced the chimney flashing & also had a new chimney pot installed (which seems to have stopped water to inside my burner) Any thoughts would be appreciated, my roofer has now reverted to...

Advice please We have noticed high damp readings around this blocked fireplace, chimney removed After investigation the remaining stack was full of debris & potentially blocked with cement We cleared the debris by hand & there is now strong air draw/draft Will this help with the damp?

Discovered this area of wall that had a metal covering Took the cover off and discovered it was full of debris & some kind of outlet was blocked It feels like the whole column downwards is full of debris The debris is very sooty also Help