Recent content by russ9898

If by any chance it's a texecom bellbox then the tamper on the bellbox can usually be disabled by turning the strobe on and off 3 times using the panels strobe test feature.

Unfortunately, the property isnt dry lined. The was are a more traditional undercoat & finish plaster which i was a little concerned with the cracks. :)

Hi everyone, I've spotted cracks in several rooms within my house. Property was built in 1995 and is a detached home. Cracks are visible in the plaster only and do not run through to the external brickwork. The cracks have appeared below the bedroom window, below the landing window and around...

Now your just being pedantic and yet again adding nothing of value. The installers which they asses. Better??

Ok, point taken. They are not a governing body and i should learn not to post first thing in the morning. They do however work with government bodies. Non the less, their installers will generally work to a high standard providing certified alarm systems that meet insurance criterias, which i...

Because they are also a governing body who have approved installers that are inspected frequently. For all intents and purposes they offer the same service as SSAIB.

Fitted the rubber adapter as linked in woodsy post yesterday. Item fitted a treat and we now have a much neater looking down spout. Thanks a lot. Russ

Thanks for the replies guys. I'd actually seen the adapter woody posted on Screwfix and thought that might well do the job but wanted confirmation. I believe I also have some downpipe in the garage. Fingers crossed it should be an easy enough job. Thanks for the replies. Russ

Hi, Just wondering if anyone could advise what I need to buy to replace this damaged section of clay pipe which ensures rainwater from the guttering down spout doesn't splash onto the house itself. As you can see from the close up picture there appears to be a black plastic collar which...

Get it delivered on the morning you plan to shift it, get a couple of mates with wheel barrows to help shift it and you'll have it gone before anyone has time to care

Hi everyone, The sill on our conservatory door is incredibly rotten. I believe it is due to lack of maintenance by the previous owner. As you can see the door rail/track appears to be integrated into the sill itself. What would be the easiest/best way to renew the sill? I'm pretty...

In that case it might not be load bearing, well not directly to the floor anyway as it is bolted to the concrete panels of the garage by 4 bolts per side if I remember correctly. So with that in mind I think I'll soak the ends in preserver as mentioned above, chop an inch or so above ground...