Search results

I hardly ever open it but water was pouring in from the top when it was open and it was raining. I guess because it pivots back there is nowhere else for the water to go, so maybe they just can't be left open when it's raining? Thanks

Hi, what's the best please, I have used rust neutraliser, just need some decent paint that will protect it from moisture. I used some specific radiator paint years ago and it ran like nothing else, looked awful. Thanks

Thanks for your help, it's a rental property and silicone only lasts so long, they don't tell me it's leaking and then it's new worktop time. I was thinking this may be belt and braces, which is what I try to go for.

Hi, I have had my back boiler disconnected and replaced with a combi which has a flue going through the wall. I have a bit of damp at the top of the chimney in the loft, I'm wondering if the chimney should be capped now? If so it it something I can do myself? Thanks

Hi, ikea sell a stainless steel trim that goes at the back of the worktop and the wall. I wondered of anyone has experience of these and of it will help seal it from water behind the sink? Thanks

Hi, I had a back boiler disconnected and new combi fitted. At the time the house was tenanted and the plumber advised it was best to leave the old fire cover and boiler in place as it would make a lot of mess to remove it. I'm wondering if I can remove the fire and buy a radiator cover to go...

A few feet of the cement seems to slope towards the back of the house, there is a drain there though.

Thanks John, I'll take those when I'm next there. It seems like the wood is a batten to attach the plasterboard?

https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/what-should-i-do-with-a-small-damp-patch.631914/

Thanks John, is there any chance you could look at my other post please? I'm.not having much luck with that.

On this picture I can see a brick at the bottom of the wall that appears to bridge the cavity.

Hi, I have some 1970s walls that I have stripped and sanded. I am.planning to usedulux bathroom paint which I find usually doesn't soak in even when thinned with water Should I seal the plaster first with something? Thanks

Thanks for your help Terry, you are spot on there!

Hi Terry, yes they must be different thread patterns, the house was built in the 70s if that's any help?

Hi, I am trying to fit a new radiator but the 15mm compression fittings are not going on the old valve thread. I'm not sure what to do, I can try to get the old fittings out of the radiator but I can't see that being easy. Maybe I can just cut the nuts off and use them with new olives? I also...

I don't know that there's plasterboard above, if there is there are gaps in it where the cables for the downlighters are.