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    Is this bridging the cavity causing damp?

    Hi Ree, what are those then?
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    Is this bridging the cavity causing damp?

    Sorry I don't live there so I can't, it's where the new wall of the extension meets the one shown with the cavity. This is it from outside
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    Is this bridging the cavity causing damp?

    This is quite a big piece, seems like it was done intentionally
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    Is this bridging the cavity causing damp?

    Hi, I have some damp in this area, should I remove that from the cavity?
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    Whats the quickest way to patch plasterboard

    It does seem damp that's why I made the hole to investigate
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    Whats the quickest way to patch plasterboard

    Great thanks for your help mate, do you mean I can use the expanding foam as insulation in the cavity? Or shall I stick to my rock wool in a bag idea?
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    Whats the quickest way to patch plasterboard

    Also I think the current plasterboard is 12.5mm I only have some 9mm, can I use that?
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    Whats the quickest way to patch plasterboard

    Hi, I have a hole I need to patch, I don't live there so want to do it in one quick go if possible. What's the best way please? Also I think the cavity could do with some insulation at the end before I fit the plasterboard, is it a good idea to put some rockwool in a strong bin bag and stuff...
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    What should I do with a small damp patch?

    Hi, I'm wondering if part of the problem is condensation from a cold patch caused by it just being plasterboard covering the end of the cavity? Would it do any harm to push a bit of rockwool in there? Before putting the plasterboard back. Possibly put the rockwool in a strong bin liner so it...
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    Is it worth making or renovating an old gate or should I buy a new one?

    Hi, thanks for your help, I have nearly finished, just wondering of a throw over rope type catch is ok when there's a large dog on one side? Actually I have a bit of chain knocking about too so I guess I could use that. I have had problems with the click in latches and bolts on gates as they...
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    Hi, after a while the top hose is too hot to touch. Also I have re connected the fan and it does come on. I can't see oil in the coolant. I had a look online and it looks like I could test to see if the water pump is working but I would need a special funnel to see if there's bubbles in the...
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    There is a small rubber tube just below the radiator cap. The expansion bottle is a bit lower than that. It's the expansion bottle that steam seems to splatter out of
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    Hi, thanks for your help, I can feel the top hose gradually getting warmer Could it have an air lock in it?
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    Hi, thanks for your help, I can feel the top hose gradually getting warmer.
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    The heater in the car still gets hot if that's any help
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    Actually I think it was the thermostat they replaced. Since then the temp needle does move, but its still overheating.
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    Would a car radiator fan work better if it didnt blow the hot air back on the engine?

    Haha thanks, 2004 Suzuki igns mk2 1.5 auto around 100k miles. It overheated some time ago and the temp needle was just on zero. Engine management light came on also, and is still on. I took it to a garage and they supposedly fixed it. They said there is a code for a faulty idle air control...
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