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    loft condensation, at a loss!

    So a small amount is ok? The odd 1 or 2 rafters has damp patches is this ok too?
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    loft condensation, at a loss!

    Hi all, moved into our 4 bed detached 2 1/2 years ago and first winter i topped up the insulation in the loft and had new facias and soffits etc done. When the temp really dropped i noticed condensation on the underside of the felt (non breathable) so doubled up the soffit vents as the...
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    conservatory doors locked,keys lost!!!!

    Help,doors are locked and keys are lost,how easy is it to replace the locks and what would be a cost if i needed to get a lock smith in,locks are the normal type used in modern upvcdoors!
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    marble tiles

    Hi all, going to try and lay natural marble tiles to the whole down stairs floor,will be laying over concrete so any tips on cutting,laying and do i need to split it between rooms? Also do i need to seal before laying or afterwards?
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    tricity bendix washer dryer

    hi all, have a tricity bendix 2 in 1 washer dryer,an eco 5 model and its served me well for the last 10 years,however now when it goes into spin mode it sounds like its spinning nuts and bolts about-the noise is terrible! Now i know its time for a new machine but im moving house soon and that...
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    skirting boards in a round bay window?

    how do i go about replacing a skirting board to a curved,almost round bay window and the best way to fix it?
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    tiling close to water pipes?

    ok thanks guys :D im not boxing in the pipes so is there a flexible water proof grout that maybe could hold up?
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    tiling close to water pipes?

    Hi guys-im a complete novice so need some advice,i need to tile over one hot and one cold water pipe both are about 1.5 m long and are about 100 mm apart,is it ok to tile so close to pipes that the tile is almost touching or will the tile possibly crack from the heat?
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    cheapest effective moisture meter for concrete?

    what make is it? :wink: does it still work? :lol:
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    cheapest effective moisture meter for concrete?

    touch it???? are you crazy? im not talking about fresh concrete here! you cannot judge the moisture content of a concrete slab by touch :shock: i can see all those curling laminate boards right now lol :lol:
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    cheapest effective moisture meter for concrete?

    What is the easiest,cheapest way of testing moisture content in a concrete floor for laying laminate only-not timber! Some of the meters available cost a fortune-is there a cheap reliable method?
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    testing concrete prior to laying flooring?

    surely someone must know? please...
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    testing concrete prior to laying flooring?

    Hi all is this device good enough for checking concrete moisture levels prior to laying laminate flooring? Protimeter Model: BLD5760 - Aquant If not what is a cheap but efective device to buy? Iknow some fitters use a hygrometer so could an effective method be to simply place a room...
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    laying laminate over ashfalt?

    ok thanks :D by the way what is the difference between dpm and a vapour barrier and why do you think the floor has ashfalt/bitumin (not sure but its black) layed on top when surly there must be a sub floor dpm on a house built in 1994?
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    dpm under concrete floor

    thanks for your replies noseall :D im not sure about the tiles,i will ask the guy when i get back there-i thought it would have the dpm,just had to check! It originally was the show house to the estate it sits on so they have made a special effort for that one :idea:
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