Boiler has now packed in, so whatever it was it looks like it was more serious than I thought.
OK, after a lot of messing around with it I've now established that the water hammer and the buzzing pipes are two separate issues. The water...
I'll check again tonight, but we don't get the loud humming noise when just the cistern alone is filling, only when there is also a tap on. But...
The valve is this one - http://m.screwfix.com/p/isolating-valve-with-handle-15mm/89226?_bck=1 - so cheap and cheerful I guess. It's fully open....
We have had longstanding issues with water hammer with the pipework in our house, but since I replaced the toilet and fitted a new isolating valve...
I'm looking to fit a cooker hood in my kitchen & will need to core drill the wall. The wall itself is a fairly loose concrete aggregate, but from...
Cheers - sealant it is. Just have to wait for a break in the rain now :shock:
I've had to remove the external trim from my UPVC kitchen door to replace the sealant which had failed. The old trim (which snapped when...
Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.
What would be the technical term for the mortar along the gable end of the roof? If I speak to a roofer I'll need to him know what I'm talking...
After some very heavy rainfall at the weekend I noticed some damp patches on the hallway wall. Looking at the outside of the house, the corner is...
If you're having a big problem with mould you might want to look at improving your ventilation - perhaps by installing a decent extraction fan....
Thanks for the advice wms - you're right, they are 13mm stack / 8" length. I've bought a few pairs off ebay (for an extremely reasonable £1.50...
Cheers. Replacing the hinges sounds like the way to go. I'll measure them up & have a word with one of the local window companies. Thanks :)
Hi, A few of our windows (reasonably old UPVC) aren't closing properly because their plastic sliders/brackets have broken inside the channel...
They can be used as garage doors, but as SWS now do a secure roller garage door, SeceuroGlide Excel, you would probably be better off with one of...
Thanks Dan - looks like just the thing :D
I need to fit a (preferably ceiling mounted) extractor fan in my bathroom but I can't decide which is the best way to do it. Can they be vented...
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