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Hello, I'm in the process of changing a UPVC rear (external) door & frame to hardwood. The doorway has a window next to it, that is not full length. I've approached numerous door & frame manufacturers, who tell me that it is not possible to get a hardwood door frame with a non-full...

Thanks for the quick reply. The FCUs are unbranded. I'll go to screwfix tomorrow. Regards.

Hello, I've got a 32A breaker feeding 4mm (32A) T&E cable, which in turn is to feed 4 FCUs - that feed two 12.5A ovens, a 5A microwave and a 1A extractor fan. That's two 13A fuses, a 5A and 1A fuse. My question is, how do you get the 4mm cable to each of the FCUs? You can't loop in...

Hello, I've got to fix 4 fuses in a double gang drywall backbox. The fuses will protect 2x 13A ovens, 5A microwave, and 1A extractor fan. The only way I can see of doing this is to use the MK grid plus system, and use 4x fuse holders. I know you have to buy a 'frame' to go with the...

Thanks for the replies. I think I might go with ColJack's idea, and dig around the foundation to create a new one, and then build up from that. I can always get creative with some boarder tiles around the edge. Thermo, I've had that B&Q value tape measure for 5 years - I'm not giving up on...

I think the less intervention by the state the better.. BTW, what are the potential problems?

Hello, I've got a uPVC conservatory attached to the rear of my house. It has a 3 course engineering brick base, upon which the uPVC conservatory sits. I'm thinking of pulling the uPVC part down, and replacing it with a single skin brick summer room with windows (so there will be no cavity...

Vaillant came out and replaced the pump. The sound is now gone. Thanks.

Good idea adlplumbing, I called them today, and they're sending a technician tomorrow (new years day!) under the warranty.

Hello, I've got an Vaillant ecoTEC plus 624. Its nearly two years old. In fact, today is the last day it's under warranty (31 Dec 09). When the heating starts in the morning, the radiators in my bedroom make this high pitched vibrating sound. It's not a thumping, more like the sound you...

Was working at my desk last night; had the desk lamp turned to face the ceiling so the light was more diffused. After about 20 minutes - BANG. Flying glass all over the place. Blew out the bulb and glass front cover. Luckily, the lamp was behind my computer, so I didn't get glass on me...

Have to say, I don't know what it's backed with. Kahrs is meant to be up there with the best engineered hardwood floors though. I spoke to Kahrs today, and explained the problem. Spoke to two people about fixing the floor. Basically, I have two options; 1, sand the whole floor down (not just...

It's Kahrs Oak Sienna. 3mm hardwood stuck to the man made boad below. I spoke with the people at my local floor retailer who sell the flooring I've got, and they told me I'd have to sand it all back, and re-laquer. Is this a hard job? I suppose I'll have to sand all the existing laquer...

Hello, I had a Kahrs oak floor put down in my GF hallway just under a year ago, and I need advice on repair. The main problem, is that the floor seems to mark very easily. By that I mean, it dents when anything hard presses against it. Take your pick: 1. Stones stuck to the bottom of...

I found a good article on why wood degrades in the open. I think rules prohibit me from adding the link here directly. If you search for 'Why wood weathers' in google, the link comes back as the 1st result (hosted by woodsealants.com). A very informative article. If the article is to be...

I've done some more research and it would appear that Thomsons Waterseal is not enough, even if you apply it 3 times a year. The problem is that waterseal is only water repellent, not waterproof, and it also does not block UV light. The persistent rain on the door is washing the waterseal out...

The door faces West, so it gets the sun in the evening. Iroko gets darker with sunlight though, and it's only bleaching where the water gets to it, in the last picture, you can see where the rain splashes have hit. If it was the sun, then the whole door would be bleaching at an even rate...

Hello, I had a hardwood door and frame (Iroko) made for the front of my house. The door was treated with cuprinol wood preservative at the shop, and with thomsons waterseal after installation. Even though the info on the waterseal tin says one application is good for up to a year, I...

It will be me that's going to do all the work from now on (in true diynot fashion), and it will be done properly, or I'll die trying. 1. Will keep an eye on the adhesive in case it goes off while still in the pot. 2. Use a 10mm trowel and lift the tiles after they've gone down to make sure...

:lol: :lol: :lol: I will be sure to leave this playing while the crowbar swings into action. Thanks for your replies. I have spoken with the tiler, and we have arrived at a reduced settlement figure that takes into account the cost of repairs.