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Thank you :giggle:. I will search out his posts.

Does this definitely look like lime mortar underneath? I think if this is the case, the modern stuff stops the wall breathing - is this the case? Do I have to get everything done again? Or can I just have those damaged areas sorted out?

Hi I am going to paint my chimney breast and either side, in the alcoves/recess I want to use a feature wallpaper. The alcoves are quite narrow, one side is 28 inches and the other side is 30 inches. Should I aim to have even strips of wallpaper either side of the full roll width, ie 3 and...

Thank you, some of the mortar has come out. I've attached a few pictures of the loose mortar areas. I don't think a repellent would work. This side of the bungalow takes a severe bashing on this side when the rain comes in. When trying to get a decent trade person to do the repairs, would...

Hi I have a bit of water penetration and am certain it is due to some mortar breaking down. The walls are solid (no cavity at all), bricks are yellow stock brick and the bungalow was built late 1940s. I have a feeling the mortar has lime in it. Unfortunately, it's not in my capabilities to...

Hi, I have a wooden door which is a varnish with mahogany coloured stain. I want to change the exterior of the front door to white and I don't have much time for drying. Will this Zinsser Product do the trick with three coats? Says repaintable after 1 hour? Was hoping 2 coats on 1 day and...

Hi I live in a house where I have had to 'make do' for a long time and at last, finally, finally - I've got the money to get it sorted. I'm aiming to have the house demolished and then rebuilt to a new spec to suit the plot. I've got a couple of architects booked in and also a planning...

The rads are only a couple of years old. At the end of the day, the Company say they have to power flush in line with the boiler manufacturer requirements. If it is so that my warranty is valid, it makes sense to get it done. Just don't think I will be using the current Company who have quoted.

I knew it was wrong but sometimes I need to hear it from others to give me the confidence to say so. Over the years, I have had boilers fitted and I am certain it's never gone over a day.

Thanks. I have been quoted for 2 engineers for 2 days!

Thank you. One engineer?

I don't feel a powerflush is totally necessary but I will have it done as I don't want any comebacks. I just wanted to know if for a straight swap out and powerflush of the system (4 rads) could be done in a day.

And is one day enough time to do the work?

Hi I'm having a new boiler fitted in kitchen cupboard. Like for like so straight swap. I've had a quote come in and it has included a powerflush. It's a small one bedroom property with a total of 4 radiators. No breakdown of costs - just all lumped together. Previously, I've had a boiler...

Hi Am trying to pretty up the SMW. The frames are currently brown and it is metal. I want the frame to be a silver satin finish. Do I need to use a primer first or is there a good product to go on direct? My thoughts was to use the Zinsser Bin spray primer but not sure as it seems a bit...

Thank you :-)

I have one of these : https://www.screwfix.com/p/rm-1200-x-450-indirect-vented-cylinder/86775 It has a foam insulation. Would I also benefit from having a Cylinder Jacket over the top? Many thanks

Just the controls on the boiler and the TRV's on the radiators.

I thought it was a rip-off (especially when I saw the costs of the actual materials and did the math). I always come on here to find out what needs doing, purely so I can understand what works has to be done and roughly how what is a fair price. Sometimes, some trades people think you have an...

I was quoted £450 inclusive. I nearly fell off my chair. I might have saved £50 if I paid by cash :-(