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  1. Loofah

    Council approved drawings that don't meet regs now won't sign off

    It all feels a bit wishy washy as to when the ombudsman will get involved but I'd still call or drop them a line to get an initial direction. https://www.lgo.org.uk/make-a-complaint/fact-sheets/planning-and-building-control/building-control
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    Council approved drawings that don't meet regs now won't sign off

    Give the BCO a figure to install the system and make good which you expect paid or just go straight to ombudsman
  3. Loofah

    Garden Room - Floor below ground level?

    More certain results by building above ground, however there is this stuff https://www.permagard.co.uk/advice/foundation-wall-waterproofing-guide Have no idea if a good solution or total garbage
  4. Loofah

    Repair of appalling bathroom extractor fan loft duct

    Make sure there's enough of it and it's not junk they've ripped out of some other poor sods loft
  5. Loofah

    Airbrick and damp, 1890s house

    Unless you start lifting some of those paving stones we can't see anything else
  6. Loofah

    Best TV Brand?

    Have had a Sony for ages. It's a great pic and sound but the software is painfully slow and as mentioned above, their customer service is non existent. They simply refuse to believe anything could be wrong! Doubt I'd get another one and certainly not without trying it out first Get yourself to...
  7. Loofah

    Does this look like a problem or condensation?

    Check the external sealant
  8. Loofah

    Airbrick and damp, 1890s house

    That paving has all got to come up. You can just about make out the top of an air brick by the gully, it’s way too high
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    Airbrick and damp, 1890s house

    I'd agree with that. Lift the slabs as I reckon you'll find some lashed up soakaway has failed.
  10. Loofah

    Talk to me about....kitchen knives.

    Excellent result :) I have some Wusthof Ikon knives and they're just awesome. Good to know the company treats their customers well
  11. Loofah

    Where is the DPC line

    I'd say it was here -
  12. Loofah

    Vaulted ceiling insulation

    OP has insulation between rafters only; 'SpecialK' has the additional 40mm over insulation
  13. Loofah

    Dishwasher damaging pans - is this a sign of a known fault?

    I've got some ninja pans too. They say they can be done in the dishwasher but hand washing is better. Some tablets are more aggressive than others so it might be the tablet or temp setting on the dishwasher causing damage.
  14. Loofah

    Penetrative Damp

    Can't see clearly but it looks like the lead flashing has been removed and replaced with a mortar joint
  15. Loofah

    Marples chisels £72

    I bought a set of vonhaus chisels recently. They seem to do the job well, no idea on longevity, but they'll only get light use
  16. Loofah

    Altering materials of property. Planning permission vs permitted development

    As it stands, yes. Just add an amendment to the plans.
  17. Loofah

    Worst Tiling Ever??

    It all sounds so simple ;) Have a look for the batten to support the bath and I have always used tiling option D on your earlier list by the way
  18. Loofah

    Worst Tiling Ever??

    I think I'd just be asking for a tear out and refund. Leave a really damning review on trustpilot, a lot of companies pick up on this and you can get some good outcomes from it
  19. Loofah

    DIY Wooden Greenhouse

    There's often free greenhouses on Facebook marketplace if you haven't checked already
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