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Would appreciate experiences and opinions... I'm looking to replace all my old aluminum framed double glazed windows from the 1980's. Having looked around at options, the frames I prefer are aluminium (due to appearance and solidity). Has anyone experience of recent (2010 onwards) aluminium...

I know nothing about this industry and hopefully someone with knowledge in this area will post, but failing that, why not call your local Trading Standards? From what you say, it may be that the windows were not 'fit for purpose' when installed. Whatever route you take to try and solve this...

:shock: :shock: Succinct!

Would appreciate opinions on this quote... I'm planning to add a single storey, two room, pitched roof extension to my existing home, a bungalow, which would add about 25 sq. m. extra floor area. Although I've requested several quotes from CIAT registered Architectural Technologists, I've...

Would appreciate some advice please... Where can I purchase 22AWG (0.64mm diam. conductor) mutli-stranded, single conductor electrical cable/wire that has heat resistant insulation to at least 100C? 20AWG (0.81 mm diam.) or 21AWG (0.72mm diam.) would also be fine. Despite extensive...

Totally agree with the points made about a bathroom fan. I have one but it's yet to be fitted up. Will fit when bathroom is redecorated in summer. I note however that the severity of condensation on the lounge patio door frames when we get up in the mornings doesn't change noticeably whether...

When I get up in the morning. I need to wedge a few layers of loo roll at the base of DG, aluminium-framed patio doors in the lounge before we turn in. If outside overnight temperature has been below about 3 or 4C, the tissue is soaking wet in the morning but at least it stops water running...

Yes, I've seen enough modern houses with damp/condensation issues. In contrast, my bungalow appears to have generous ventilation and we carefully manage the high moisture areas. There are no damp wall or ceiling issues either which makes me lean towards the window cold-bridging theory rather...

For reasons I can't fathom, I'm not receiving email notification when someone replies to one of my watched threads (such as this one - and it's happening on other forums too) so a (very) belated thanks for all the replies that I've only just seen. Just for completeness, I'll add that the...

I also have a cast iron bath that I'd like re-enamelled - and I don't mean an epoxy paint job. I want the old bath sandblasted to remove old enamel, repairs made to the bath if necessary then new coats of vitreous enamel applied and baked on. I've spent an hour 'googling' for a factory that...

It may be possible to get a refund or have the TV repair paid for by the seller - even if it's out of guarantee. Worth checking out the Sale of Goods Act 1979 before spending your own dosh.

Thanks all for the very informative replies. It's early days as we're looking at several options to create more living space but I will call the water company (Thames Water) and hear what they have to say. At the nearest point, the sewer is currently approx. 5.5m from the rear wall of the...

Can anyone please offer (or point me to) guidance on building an extension close to sewer run? Specifically, how close can the extension get to a sewer pipe (serving about 6 - 8 properties) that runs across the width of my back garden and is about 2.5m underground. Thanks.

I have a similar issue with an asbestos/cement garage roof although no obvious leaks. There have been quite a few similar threads on this forum and opinion seems split between complete roof replacement and applying a coating (depends in part on roof condition of course). I've decided on...

Thanks ellal but from what I've found so far, no keyboard of any kind is going to work with this particular TV so I'm going to forget the idea.

Thanks for your reply. The link was useful and provided the answer. I found that the TV doesn't have the necessary hardware or software, e.g. the TV is USB 1 (needs to be USB 2.0), no mention of HID or bluetooth on the TV or in the manual. Damn.

Really appreciate any guidance on this issue... I'd like to use a wireless remote control, that includes a keyboard, to control a Samsung SMART TV (UE32D5520 RK). There are plenty of products on the market that appear suitable but compatibilities are never clear to me. I want to be able to...

Fair points. Thanks for the Trading Standards Tip. I checked out the Approved Trader scheme for the appropriate area (Thanet, Kent) on the Trading Standards website and requested a list of vetted and approved tradespersons signed up to the "Buy With Confidence" scheme. The BWC scheme seems to...

If anyone has experience of this, I'd appreciate opinions... Do the 'find-a-tradesperson' type websites generally find someone who does a good job at a reasonable price? I'm looking in particular at 'mybuilder', 'myhammer' and 'ratedpeople'.

Had the same problem about four years ago. No matter how hard I, and a retired plumber friend, tried to shift the jammed stopcock (under the metal flap in the pavement) we couldn't. We had the proper tool and tried the usual tricks but it wouldn't budge. At some point, you have to give up...