Recent content by Sprogginz

Thanks for you reply. There is something that resembles a dpc/dpm that runs along the wall but not sure if it's doing anything. Yes, that downpipe is not helping. I did have a water butt connected to it until recently after a clear out so I might try and reconnect it and then run a hose from...

I noticed the floor near the end of a wall inside my garage is wet. I thought it was because one of the tins of liquid was leaking, but outside I can see a long crack along the garage. After a quick search online, I found a similar issue where they first use backer rod foam joint before using...

I have a hairline crack in a corrugated asbestos roof on my garage. It leaks a little when it rains enough. What is the best way to repair this crack? I'd say the crack is about 8 inches long. Thanks very much.

I can move the threaded nylon bolt further to the right but I think it shuts off the water too quickly where it just trickles for a looong time which I'd imagine is annoying when you're sleeping in the next room. That said I haven't waited to see if it actually and finally stops, but it doesn't...

Yes, if I either pull it up hard enough with my hand or screwdriver.

Apologies, I'm so dumb. It has not broken. Because it was constantly dripping I was playing about with the arm when I thought it had snapped, but I had inadvertantly moved the arm forward. I can see how it works now. So the issue is, now that I have readjusted the arm, it still drips albeit...

Hi, The plastic rod has snapped and now I'm stuck with propping it up with a screwdriver to stop it filling up. Can someone please tell me exactly what I need to purchase to fix it? I'm near a Screwfix. Thanks very much and hope you can help.

Thanks for the joint/cement info, that looks like the ticket! It was my own stupid fault for making such a large mess of the wall. Unfortunately I don't have a core drill bit. I think the one I need is about £60 and I only want to go in about 35mm for the AC's flange to fit in. Thanks again.

Continuing the saga, I've dropped making a hole in the pebbledash upstairs for now. Instead I need to make the hole of the old vent downstairs bigger. As you should see in the photo, I already had a couple of rasps which I tried. They worked okay around the edges but not well grinding down...

I need to clean the windows, soffit and repair the guttering, all above the porch roof. I don't think I can use a ladder from the ground as the base of the ladder will be too far away. I would like to simply stand and also use my step ladder on the porch roof. I'm not sure how it is...

I'm planning on revamping my windows with roller blinds. Before I do, I really need to fix, seal and clean my uPVC window frames, therefore, I can't temporary cover them apart from the actual glass. I suppose I can use A4 paper or newspaper that can let plenty of light in, but what was used in...

Thanks for all your advice, really appreciate it. Might give that tape a go and see how long it lasts. One thing I can't wrap my head around though: when you say cut out and replace, which parts? Will the elbow need replacing too? Everything is joined together with solvent cement aren't they...

This waste pipe is leaking and dripping down onto the kitchen windowsill. Do I have to dismantle it or can I reseal it somehow as it is? Thanks very much and hope you can help.

Not sure if I should've started another thread for this but with the downstairs bay window, there is a vent already there but it looks like it's been blocked with a brick. There is no longer a vent on the inside but just plaster. I'm assuming I can use this one but what was the purpose of the...

Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it. On one side, I'm quite enthusiastic about this project. On the other side, I'm scared of ruining the pebbledash if a large piece breaks off or weakens it. I don't know how pebbledash reacts to drilling a large whole. With a heavy sigh I...