Search results

Cutting out the old silicone from around the upvc window frame and trim ready for reseal. Should I use a upvc cleaner or a acetone based cleaner such as nail varnish remover

I want to re-point some parts of a wall. The existing mortar is redish colour. Any tips of how to mix a small sample, to dry out for a colour match using red dye either powder or liquid. Then use same ratio later in a larger mix for pointing when a match is found. thanks

I am going to box in my under stairs area. Using stud work and plasterboard. One area behind the banister will not be accessible for plastering a skim over. Barely enough room to use a roller for painting the banister or the plasterboard. Does the plasterboard need to be skimed over or can it...

I have a Bosch PMF 180E. Normally I would use a 115mm disc grinder with a metal cutting disc, but cannot access the bolt using the grinder. Is there is a blade that will cut through a 10mm HT bolt.

I am looking at making some Insect screens for my windows in bedrooms and lounge. Anyone know of a supplier to purchase by the mtr. Extrusion example:-

I suspect as many round here use Pure water which leaves no water marks and they use filters to remove the minerals and etc. Which allows the water on the windows to dry streak free.

Info ?

Having purchased myself a window cleaning water fed pole. This will be used soley for cleaning my windows and upvc cladding every 12 mths. For cleaning windows approx 6wks intervals any tips for a suitable filter for pure water from the tap, such as a AquaHouse DI Car Wash water filter. (Link...

My deeds say I am responsible for the up-keep of the wall so I have decided to replace one of three walls which are separated by vertical expansion board joints. The image above shows one of two walls being double brick and third single brick The third wall being 5.5m lg x 0.9m h finished with...

Sorry I meant Creocote..

I thought Creosote came in different shades from dark brown to light brown ....

Can only see the odd gap with no mortar in a 11mtr length of approx 6 gaps, but most are dry with spider webs etc no signs of water draining etc. The properties are approx 35yrs old. Ground work meaning, would work be needed to the ground behind the wall to help prevent pushing the wall out...

From my picture below, it shows a wall flush with the neighbours house wall. The wall runs the full length of the rear garden from 3ft high to the house at 5ft high and a similar wall in the front garden. Both are retaining walls holding the neighbours garden as the properties are stepped on a...

Recently fitted a new vertical towel radiator in the bathroom. Its supplied with chrome 90 deg elbows with parallel threads and parallel threads in radiator. Because of the positions of the shut taps connectors and the radiator offset, the angles do not allow the elbows to be tightly sealed in...

OK it replaced a Glow Worm, I know it has a condenser drain to a waste drain. So I suppose its a condenser type of boiler.

The current boiler is a Worcester Greenstar Ri - 8 yrs old, positioned in the kitchen behind a false cupboard door. The hotwater tank approx 30"lg x 18"dia with loose insulating jackets in an upstairs airing cupboard, house being 35yrs old. There are no issues with heating of our 4 bedroom...

Thanks, I've managed to find 2 overseas supplier of the 6540 hinge and the mount plate 2465 'Assa Abloy' and 'Laskompaniet' in Sweden. Also Abloy for the lock 2014 'old number 2022'. So now just the Handle to sort.

I want to add some additional doors in my Hallway etc. and to keep the door furniture's already fitted to all the other doors. As far I can tell the everything with the existing doors are Finnish origin. TrioVing 2022 Lock & Plate Bathroom Handle Hinge & Plate Can anyone ID these...

Try Showerdoc.com they have it listed with all seals etc. yeah sorry its no longer available. TBH the only problem I’ve had with my Valve in 30years is that it gets stiff. Which I relube the threads of the mixer and its ok. I did manage to find a new replacement valve/cartridge assy on...

Sorry, There 2 240v in the 'outside the zones' in the main ceiling, 2 12v lamps 30cm outside the shower cubicle where the ceiling is stepped down from the main ceiling and 1 12v lamp above the shower cubicle. The main ceiling is 2.4m high, top of shower cubicle to main ceiling 350mm and top of...