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Many thanks for the detailed response.

Cheers.

Allum siculum (spell checker?

Hi We’ve planted tulips, allum speculum, dafs etc in bulbs in a recently created border. Instructions are to water after planting, but will I need to continue to water until the winter monsoons start? Thanks

Hi We had a shower tray and new shower installed this week. (To replace bath/shower combo) Everything good, except… when bathroom tap drains, there is a distinct gurgling sound from area of waste pipe. The fitter installed separate discharge pipe for shower, so not sure how/why this could...

Ok. Thanks

Think I’ve answered this in above post. Don’t think it runs for 20 mins after deactivating. Thanks again.

I’ll have to go back in loft and pull up insulation to expose fan. I’ll also take a photo of the duct. It’s activated when light switched on and then 5 mins afterward (think) We all use it religiously. Vents-thanks

To add: The insulation in that area took a pounding when the spark replaced the fan.

Hi 1. I don’t but wife and son probably do. 2. Inline extractor fan replaced about two years ago, 3. Assume so. 4. Photos attached. Bit of a conundrum. Need to leave ventilation gap but that risks colder edge of ceiling. 5. Eave vents? Any links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi Edge of bathroom ceiling constantly showing black/mould stains. Have painted over several times but these always quickly return. I’d previously understood it could be poor insulation at the edge of loft resulting in colder surface at that point. It’s a conundrum, as deliberately left a...

Hi All Belated happy New Year. I know it’s that time of the year for loft condensation, particularly around hatch area. We’ve had that before but worried this is more symptomatic of a leak. Photos attached. The “leak” is mainly on one side of the loft where the first felt overlap is. Also a...

Not arf.

V droll. How long did it take you to get your Investors in People and BS5750 accreditations?

I was being facetious. You’re certainly not the sharpest tool in’t box, are thee