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    Dot and dab tile adhesive?

    I would say tile adhesive would do it but there are better options.
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    Dot and dab tile adhesive?

    Do you mean an actual external/outside wall or an internal/external wall ? Some tile adhesives do work outside but it should tell you on the tub or packet or you could use a cartridge adhesive like CT1 or Stixall.
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    Slate hook length

    Found this for you .... "The length of the hooks should be no less than 10mm longer than the minimum head lap required." So 100mmm would be adequate for you. This also gives a fair guide to installation and suggests a minimum of 5mm longer than headlap...
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    Board/skim a small pocket for media wall

    Yes, any good plasterer will manage that.
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    Board/skim a small pocket for media wall

    Use adhesive with a mastic gun onto the studwork and then caulk and paint after.
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    How best to sort out this blown plaster in window area? (1930s house)

    All pretty much the same to be honest, i would remove any of the loose thicker plaster near the timber too once you break off the blown section.
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    How best to sort out this blown plaster in window area? (1930s house)

    The timber was fitted to create a fixing point for the window as the house possibly had box sash windows originally hence the deep reveals. I would build out the timber to sit flush with the face of the brickwork and then use expanding foam, applied steadily so as not to bulge the pvc reveal...
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    Flashing being bypassed?

    Try turning the spout so it runs with the tiles rather than at them and you may notice some improvement and if not then replace the spout with a bend, again turned 90 degrees and add a short length of pipe to let water exit past the problem area. btw what is going on with that pointing ??
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    Gable Roof Cut & Pitch Query

    You don't say whether it is a hip or lean to type roof but if it is a hip could you do a Dragon Brace ?...... https://timberframehq.com/dragon-brace-assembly/ or if it's a lean to construction the top wall plate will be resin bolted to the wall so birdsmouth the rafters over it, fix as normal...
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    Whats the easiest way of getting preservative under a deck?

    If it is a raised deck then use a sprayer with a long lance.
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    Recommended General Building Books

    There is a good selection of titles on eBay which are great options pricewise and, although not up to date with current Regs, specs or Standards, will give you a very good insight into how to build most things. Most major construction tasks like joinery, brickwork, plumbing, plastering etc...
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    Quote check

    Depends on what size tiles, ceramic or porcelain, tile pattern etc, etc....It does sound like a lot of money to me and you would be best getting at least another two quotes so you can compare. His 8 days quote is £562.50 per day or approx £70 per hour, nice work if you can get it but i wouldn't...
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    Private Number Plates

    Andrea... more like "oh dear"
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    Tiling chipboard floor

    Here is the method according to Topps Tiles.... other board products may differ slightly but all pretty much similar. https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-to-install-backer-boards
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    Opinions on this roof valley pointing

    Oh dear, should be half that cost for that standard as it looks very amateurish / DIY level. Was a scaffold used or was it all ladderwork ?
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    Opinions on this roof valley pointing

    How much is he trying to steal from you for that mess if you don't mind saying ?
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    Opinions on this roof valley pointing

    I wouldn't say it is poor, more like terrible.... who did it, WTF Roofing ?? I would find somebody else unless he can produce the standard you want at his next attempt.
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    Private Number Plates

    Says it all really....
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    Kitchen extractor fan/ducting

    You can buy a metal corrugated ducting as below but in your situation I would say it is fine with what you have given the distance between the hob and the vent. https://www.dustspares.co.uk/semi-rigid-uninsulated-flexible-ducting-3-metre-length.html#prod_id=5746
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    Toe nailing advice

    Start at about 6 or 7 and give it a go driving a screw on a scrap piece of timber and if it still overdrives then adjust it down to suit. You are aiming for the drill to stop itself from overdriving and the clutch will engage accordingley ( you will hear the noise ). It is easy to alter it and...
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