Recent content by Tarquintar

Nice one, thanks...:cool: Maybe that one's a little too wide but I see they have other options. Local branch is literally 5 mins from me and I never knew it existed!

........as per the title? I'm hoping to make from scratch some removable slatted garden screens to hang from a Pergola. The options seem to be 20 x 45mm softwood or Cedar which I believe will be too heavy and I'm hoping to find some composite strips along the lines and size used to make...

It does all seem a bit too good to be true and as I'm not in the market to spend £4k it's still a wire brush and paint remover for me!:LOL: PS: I note that Laser Cleaners can be hired but the fact that training is offered for inexperienced users suggests they are not for your average DIYer?

There's a number of Laser Cleaning videos on TikTok and the like showing coatings being magically removed from wooden bannisters etc., Laser cleaning isn't new, but the latest gadgets are a fraction of the price, starting at less than £100 but only available on Alibaba and other unknown...

We recently bought 4 Tower buffet food/plate warmers with the intention of placing them down the centre of the Xmas dining table. Unfortunately the power cords are only 80cm (31") long and the manufacturers instructions say DO NOT use extension cords with this appliance, so running an extension...

The retailer had said this stuff would do what I wanted it to....but following a trial on a couple of spare cobbles, with very little effect, I called the manufacturer who was extremely helpful and reduced my expectation for dramatic enhancements so I persevered and gave it a a try. Whilst the...

I tracked down the nearest stockist for the windows sold by the company you linked to and it would be cheaper to get the en-suite bathroom done:LOL:

So basically it's spend more money and toss a coin?:love::LOL::eek:

Yes, but paying more doesn't always mean better quality which is why I'm asking the question? But I'll counter that by saying that a manufacturer I once worked for simply re-packaged a product to look budget to sell at a lower rate into the DIY multiples.

We have 2 suites, one an ageing Ideal Standard that we're looking to replace and a second that wasn't bargain basement cheap but is unbranded. To all intents and purposes the glazing looks the same on both but the Ideal Standard WC self cleans - 'no brush!':eek: a lot better than the other. The...

The good old North South divide? I watch Homes under the Hammer and can never work out how anyone can do a house up with all that entails for £15k? The quoted price for fitting the timber windows down here was £315 per man + vat per day. Probably wanted a cup of tea as well:LOL:

I agree............and it's been a while since I've had to buy anything of any value so more than a little out of touch:p

All variables considered. The non white is Cream and readily available, standard DG glass etc.,:cool: I take it that was £750 a window? The UPVC price above from a trade supplier using REHAU profiles and includes fitting. Thanks. I've had a very quick look at the linked site and their windows...

Bumping this thread..... We eventually got around to getting some quotes but have still to get these windows replaced. Does this look about right or am I out of touch with wooden window prices? Quotes received so far.. All prices are for 3 of the same size. TIMBER £4,500 primer finish...

I will do. :cool: When wet they go darker than the one's in the Bradstone promotional photo. If I get somewhere close I'll be happy...