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    Thermal downlight hoods

    Thanks very much for the detailed reply Adam. Yep, from having a quick look maybe I should’ve gone for integrated units – I can understand how they would offer a better seal. The lights I did opt for (so it’s unfortunately too late now having shelled out) are actually ‘insulation coverable’...
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    Thermal downlight hoods

    Hi all, looking to solve my draughty downlight issue in my kitchen – unfortunately the cavity is inaccessible due to a tiled bathroom floor above so I’ve been looking into flexible fire hoods that can be fitted through the cutout from below. Found the conical ones from Thermahood, but at almost...
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    Wrecked some corner brickwork - help!

    Thanks John, unfortunately the previous owner of the house didn’t follow your advice - the gate door closes flush to the wall against the piece of wood pictured. I guess fixing some wood where the latch strike plate and lock keep currently are is an option, but then I would need to also add a...
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    Wrecked some corner brickwork - help!

    Hang on, just found this online: https://www.stonelux.co.uk/brickrepairfiller.html Anyone had any experience of this product? The before and after photos look very impressive!
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    Wrecked some corner brickwork - help!

    Hi all - in the process of putting the rim deadlock keep on the wall for the garden gate, the brickwork has crumbled away (see photos!) I’m guessing I made the error of drilling too close to the edge, and the pressure of the screws and wall plugs couldn’t be contained. However, in my defence...
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    Water leaking from inside UPVC door

    Sorry for the delay Ken, that was an interesting observation - I hadn’t considered it, but on looking on the part of frame where this hole would be positioned when closed, there wasn’t anything out of the ordinary to spot. Another odd thing was that I was able to force water out of the door...
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    Water leaking from inside UPVC door

    Interesting, thank you. I hadn’t considered those parts - there’s nothing obvious but I guess there could be micro cracks in the sealant? I haven’t taken the letterbox itself off, but it doesn’t appear to be flush with the door at the top. But then wouldn’t I have seen/felt some moisture around...
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    Water leaking from inside UPVC door

    Hi all, hoping for some help with a rather annoying issue with my upvc front door. Basically, moved into a new house a couple of months ago and it’s a familiar story of water coming from the bottom… however it is leaking from inside the door itself, rather than the door frame. I’ve cleaned out...
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