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Hi, I have attached a photograph of the lead flashing on my recently completed conservatory. At the narrowest points, it is about 15mm from the plastic trim on the roof bar. This is not consistent with the guidance of the Lead Sheet Association...

Thanks all for your responses - it wasn't quite what I was expecting but honest and to the point! If my house didn't have a conservatory when I moved in, I certainly wouldn't have had one built (if more space was needed then an extension with a triple glazed open frontage would be where I'd...

Hi, I wondered what the latest thoughts are on the most efficient and effecting heating of conservatories, fully recognising that they are not an efficient building option! I'm just in the process of replacing an existing conservatory. Although I've not gone for yripple glazing, I've...

Hi, Although not as heavy as a large picture/mirror, I have a 500mm x 500mm 3.5kg picture to hang on a dot and dab plasterboard wall. I don't know if I'm being over the top but my inclination is to use a couple of the standard 'double hooks' but instead of use the supplied nails, use an...

Thanks for the quick replay - would this also be the case for the Pegler Terrier TRVs?

Hi, I currently have standard (wax) Honeywell TRVs on my radiators. The heads screw on to about a 30mm valve body. I've given up with the slow response times of these TRVs and was thinking about trying a Drayton TRV4 on one of the radiators, given the liquid sensor and 'A' rating...

Hi, I'm guessing by using ply you get a firm and clean surface across the cavity, rather than just bonding to the brick. What thickness ply - 6mm? Thanks, Damian

Hi, Thanks for the reply - out of interest, what is your reasoning for this approach. Do the screws take the weight and the adhesive the grip? How come you don't use "sticks like", etc? Many thanks, Damian

Hi, Just in the process of replacing my conservatory. As part of this, I need to move the current tap from one side wall (bottom right in the picture below) to another (long story but there is a good reason). To do this I will need to go up and over a doorway and hopefully down into a...

Hi, Halfway through a new conservatory and I'm going to install laminated window board when finished. I've removed the old sill which which used tiles and I'm left with a fairly uneven surface on top of the brickwork. I know that most people use gripfill, etc, to bond the board to the...

All, Thanks for some very useful information. Just a couple of points of clarification. The cable to the outside light and the PIR sensor will go straight into the back of each fitting. Hence, no cable will be visible and in direct sunlight. Do I still really need Hi Tuff type cable or...

Hi, Does anyone have any views on sny my previous questions above? Many thanks, Damian

Hi, I am looking to install an outdoor Masterseal (IP66) socket and outdoor light. I'm going to get a spark to connect them up to be on the safe side but want to do the prep by drilling and installing the cable, etc. I have a few (basic) questions which I'd be grateful if anyone has any...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I guess the bottom line is whether is worth having a row for a 50mm larger and more standard window size.