Recent content by pcornall

No worries - thanks for the advice. I did wonder why the new render when the old stuff seems very sturdy... I do wonder what the point of a survey is, as I'm sure do most other people. I'll take off all the loose, blown render and see how big an area I'm left with. If it grows big I'll get a...

Sorry, here's a photo attached. The survey didn't raise any issues with the render. The paint was Wickes bog-standard own brand (found old paint pots in shed!). Apparently it was only painted about 3 years ago, but not sure how old the top layer of render is. Is it going to be a case of having...

We bought our house last year and I've been getting ready to paint it by snapping off peeling paint and sanding down, etc. (The old owners used cheap paint). However, on one part of the wall when I took off some of the old paint, part of the top layer of render came off (about 20cm x 15cm)...

Okay - thanks, I'll try giving it a go in that case. I've just been looking at ordering a new cartridge and noticed that some sites state that for combi boiler feeds, a flow regulator is required for the cold inlet for this kind of cartridge. However, as I'm replacing an existing cartridge...

Hi - I have an Aqualisa E99 Aquarian Thermostatic shower running from my combi boiler. It was in my flat when I moved in, but must be around 7 years old. Anyway, it's developed a fault where even when it's turned off some water is still coming through (enough to mean we are having to turn the...

Hello - am just looking for a quick bit of advice - I've recently moved into a 1st floor flat that was built around 2004. The building has 3 stories and I think under old regulations all the habitual room doors had to be self-closing. Therefore, all the doors have the chain-type, concealed...