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If I am reading the article correctly, sherardising is better. Am I right?

What is the difference between sherardised and galvanised nails? Which one is better for outdoor use? Thanks

What are the advantages of using "decking" screws as opposed to normal exterior stainless steel wood screws. I will be screwing into hardwood, if that makes any difference.

Is it better to nail the joist onto the ledger or screw them. Similarly, is it better to nail or screw the noggins?

If I don't use joist hanger, how do I attach the joists to the ledger?

I've got some hardwood decking - massaranduba 28x145 and planning to deck an area of 2.4m x 4m next to the house using a ledger of 50 x 150 x 4000 at ground level. Do I have to use joist hangers? My question is what size wallbolt should I use to fix the ledger and how many? What sort of...

I've got some Fakro roof windows put in. I was wondering where can I get some cheaper roof window locks. The Fakro ones are £32 + VAT each!! Thanks for any suggestions

I've just had new glazed porcelain tiles put down in my kitchen and grouted with BAL superflex grout. However, after 4 hours my daughter (4 years old) accidentally walked on it. Is the grout going to be all right? On the packet it says that it needs 24 hours.

Where can I buy these Eskimo garage seals? They don't seem to sell them online

I've had a new garge door fitted. It is a up and over door. At the bottom there is a 10mm gap and whenever it rains really heavily, quite a bit of water gets in. Is there anything I can put at the bottom of the garage door to stop so much water getting in.

I think the total length to and from the furtheest radiator is around 10-11m. What is a heating index? Where can I find it?

The 10mm piping are spurred off the original 22mm copper piping (I think). Is that okay?

Just had an extension done with a new condensor Worcester 24Ri boiler put in, as well as a further 6 radiators using 10mm plastic piping. Most have TRVs. (The existing 7 radiators were connected using 22mm/15mm copper piping). The existing pump is a Grundfos 15-50. The furthest two new...

I will check wiring later. This is giving me a big headache.

Just moved into a new house and the heating doesn't seem to come on unless the hot water is also on. I wonder if the problem may lie with the programmer which is a Honeywell ST699B or is it the 3 port valve? If I need to replace the programmer can anyone recommend one that would do heating...