Recent content by Tyga11

Thanks but I genuinely don’t know about the key not turning. We had a front door a while ago that was a bit sticky but improved over time. I’m thinking you’re most likely suggesting it needs looking at again, but I’d appreciate it if you could confirm either way.

Hi, We’ve just had some new French doors fitted. It’s only been about 18 hours since the silicone was applied, and I’ve been opening and closing the doors a lot, checking an issue with the latch. Might this have been bad for the silicone as it will still be curing? Just to clarify, I hasn’t...

Thanks, I’ve taken a look at Fablon as you suggested, could be a good idea but I’m worried I might not do a good job! I’m also looking at cupboard paint, but I doubt I’ll get the right match so I’d have to do every cupboard, including those that I didn’t touch with the cleaning product and look...

I know, I really didn’t expect this from a product you can use neat! I do feel a bit irresponsible for not testing it first but it felt low risk. I’ve attached a photo of the coating. This is a bit that had chipped off. I was only there to repair that small piece and ended up causing far more...

I had a bit of a nightmare today. I used some multi surface cleaner (not quite neat, but a fairly strong solution) to wipe down my plastic coated kitchen cupboard doors. They now have white stains all over them that I haven’t been able to remove, so I’m wondering if I’ve damaged the material. Or...

Great, thanks :) Although is there no danger that there is asbestos in the mix too?

I think I might have answered my own question, now seeing this diagram.

Also, why are there these 'ridges' of plaster like this on the wood? Does it provide insulation?

I take your point, but I'd rather be certain. If there's even the shadow of doubt on here I'd take it for professional analysis.

But it's not, right?

Great, thanks :) Well the leak was discovered months back, it was the isolation joint that the plumbers who fitted my shower put in when they came off the feed to the bath. It had been slowly dripping onto the area you see in the first photo, and eventually was discovered when it came down the...

The bit I'm holding is a piece that was loose that I pulled free. I've had a leak, and since then there has been a smell of damp/mould coming from the area. I've been having a hard time knowing what to do about it, but tonight I decided sod it I'm cutting a hole in the floorboards and taking a...

Touching asbestos isn't a problem is it? Unless you mean that I have broken it away and released fibres? Unfortunately I'd done that before I contemplated it could be asbestos. I have no reason to believe it could be asbestos other than paranoia, but now I have it in my head I want to be sure...

I did wonder if it was possible that there is another leak. This would explain why the smell comes and goes too? Bearing in mind that the initial leak was back in May, and we are now mid-September, if it is still all wet down there then surely mould is guaranteed? And from what I have read, it...