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Chipped back a lower render to a dashed wall (this was a 2nd coat - left is a scratched 1st coat) I understand a 5 to 1 mix is about right. I understand that I might need a lime mix (what is the substitute for lime - I have only about 5 yards to cover to complete this job. The important ? is...

Many thanks for your help ( keep the phone off the hook)

Many thanks for the link just looked at the link and it looks as though the plate screws directly on To the cistern ceramic base ( no nylon washer) I have to say thank you for all your patience and help. I am sure in the very distant past a clamped the doughnut to the plate which was a...

So what you are saying the clamping plate does not compress the doughnut - I looked at the link you sent Of the tool station and see the doughnut but not a nylon washer ? As you say the pic I sent is ok with the doughnut sitting on top of the plate, I thought the installation would be 1...

Thanks just picked up your reply - I definately did not get a washer that would sit between which now would be the doughnut base of the cistern and the clamping plate

Ok I have taken a pic with only slipped in the one bolt and the doughnut on top. I think the doughnut goes Between the plate as previously mentioned Sorry this is upside down

Not to spoil your Sunday - it looks as though I do not have a dough nut washer which came with the kit. This would sit between the pan and plate ? I suppose it’s roll would be to prevent friction between the pan and the plate - the dough just sits on the plate or clamped and compressed by the...

Morning to you both, Thanks for your continuing help. The part is in a sealed package an is labelled “ Kit for low level installation” so I take it this is not used unless you have pipe work running from a cistern above or higher than the cistern. Thank you for mentioning Vaseline (never...

Thanks 4 your response - still not quite clear - are these parts not used in cisterns that are connected directly to the pan. It doesn’t connect where the dough nut would connect through to the pan? or is it only used where the cistern is remote via pipe work to the pan. Please could you...

I have a part namely flush cone, cone washer, plastic washer & and fixing nut. All the instructions say “ make sure these are correctly fitted. My question is where and how. I am installing a Burlington lever flush cistern. I hope someone can help I am bursting to go to the loo. I have...

Thank you both. I am sending a few updates in photos. Just removed a.gutter down pipe which was in the way and of course put everything back as it looks as though it is going to p... down again. Underneath the old lead is lead strips that are part of the conservatory structure which holds down...

Thanks for your detailed information, would never have thought about doing the bending at ground level. I think cutting it into 2 sections is enough . I am going to take another pic from a back bedroom window u will need to zoom in. Lastly the mixes I will need in the past I see lime being...

Ok I took a pic awhile back just where I had a leak of rain coming through via the wall. Ok the problem I have as you can see is the crack in the house render; and the previous flashing was never addressed into the house wall. The lower end of the pic will sit on the polycarbonate sheeting...

Ok I see what I can do (ref photos) raining down here at the moment. I have been replacing the policarbonate sheeting access is not a problem. I have yet to change the poly sheet but do that on lead completion

Good morning to Nose ... can you give me an idea of the mix required to do this small job ie amount of sand “ sharp? “ or builders sand ? and Plaster sand with the cement mix it isa smallish job with removing and installing approx 3 mtr length of lead. All I need to do is remove the old lead...

Thanks for your response the flashing that I need to replace is a little less than 3mtrs Can u clarify what would be the best mix. I am only going to go through and buy the materials in Wicks so need to know best cement and you talked about Plastering sand and what other sand ? Fairy liquid is...

I have to replace lead flashing on a conservatory roof which has been screed to the house render. Basic materials being a new roll of lead (you say mmmm that’s a good start) and of course a sealant and I have bought hall clips. Now the ? is the lead is not more than 3 mars in length. What is...

Thanks Johnny for your patience and help yesterday

Have to replace lead flashing which was screeded into rendering

Lead flashing how to install