Hi,
We just had a window removed in our bedroom and our builder cut out the blockwork that used to be under the window so we could fit a new patio door. The window/door company have just finished fitting in the new door.
In order for the patio door to fit the outer skin of the cavity wall...
The windows were fitted just one day after the blockwork was finished on a dry day. I think with the recent bad weather the rain has battered the blockwork and water is penetrating much more than I expected.
There's a doorway around the side of the garage that the builder bricked up and...
Hi,
We've just had the first phase of a garage conversion completed by a local builder. After a few weeks we've noticed that the cavity of the new wall constructed is damp on the inside and the cavity insulation is basically soaked through with water.
Before I go back to the builder is...
Thanks for all the replies.
I know that the flange is only necessary if there are more taps feeding off the same pipe to the shower pump. That isn't really a problem in a small flat.
The real question is, if the pump is under the bath and is not in use, and someone runs a tap in the...
Because the cold water tank is in a cupboard at chest height and there is no pressure at all on the hot tap. As soon as you raise the shower hose the water flow dies.
Hey,
I've moved into a new flat which has the following configuration for the hot water (except without the pump of course):
Now I want to put the pump in without going through the mess of using a surrey flange. There are only three hot taps in the house, one in the kitchen, and two in...
Well there is such a thing as floor paint, but I guess if it isn't designed for the purpose there's no point in trying it if it's bound to fail eventually.
Ok. It was just a thought. Thanks for the replies.
Simon.
I totally disagree. I used a product that was designed for this purpose.
Ceramic tiles have a glaze that makes it difficult for tile adhesive to adhere to. By painting an adhesive that does grip the old tiles and prodives a surface for the new tiles you are ensuring a tight bond and one that...