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Thanks for the reply, terrypin, an apologies if I've been unclear but the roofers did remove then re-bed the tiles - in fact they removed two or three columns/rows back and seemed quite thorough, I thought at the time. What concerns me is that the weight of the tiles (plus attached mortar) is...

Would appreciate advice/guidance on the following matter... I'll do my best to use the correct terminology to describe the situation but please be aware I may not get it right! I had a few minor roof works carried out 8 months ago by a reputable local roofing company. One job was to re-bed the...

Thanks for your replies. Certainly an issue that divides opinion. I'll have a look at other extensions in the immediate area to see how they've been joined but I guess, ultimately, it depends on what the BCO wants.

I'm currently in the early stages of planning a single-story extension to a bungalow. I assumed that the new extension walls would be 'toothed in' to existing (where the new wall continues the line of the existing) but I'm getting mixed messages as to whether that's a good idea or not. The...

I hadn't much considered the floor prep and labour costs though I can understand it's not cheap having seen a few YouTube videos. Quality of work is absolutely critical too I'd imagine. Thanks for mentioning Polyflor, I'll take a look.

Thanks folks - good to hear it shouldn't be a problem. Now I can move on to the next thing to worry about...

Armstrong is a name from way back that I'd forgotten about so thanks for the reminder - I'll check them out.

Would appreciate opinions on the topic of vinyl flooring tiles, especially from those who've fitted them or had them fitted... Currently looking into vinyl floor tile coverings for a kitchen/diner. The usual suspects such as Amtico and Karndean have been mentioned by many - but the prices! I...

Would appreciate opinions on what is possibly a very simple issue but I know little about this area and it's making me uncomfortable... We're in the early stages of planning a two room ground floor kitchen/diner and utility room extension and I'm concerned about the proposed drainage route from...

The window will be 4m high (at tallest point) and 2.5m wide at base/floor, tapering to a point at 4m high. I don't know yet if the window needs to support load - I image that will depend on construction method of the pitched roof above (we'll go into weight loading details when we next meet up...

Hi Michal001, I received an email earlier today that informed me you'd started a 'conversation' on DIYnot with me (entitled Replacement Windows). I've logged in to DIYnot and followed the link to the conversation in the email but I can't find any conversation - a message tells me there are...

Thanks dishman, that's good to hear. Yes, aluminium frames with timber cladding inside sounds like a good option. I'll look into it more. I know what the inside of my current aluminium frames feel like to the touch on a cold winters day. Maybe as a crude test, I'll take along a bag of frozen...

Would like advice/opinions, please... We're been advised by our architectural technologist that a large 'feature' window at one end of a room in our proposed build will need to be constructed of either laminated wood or aluminium frames and not uPVC. Haven't had a chance to discuss this yet but...

Thanks for the tips, Belboz. I hadn't considered the difference between a general timber merchant and a specialist fencing materials supplier so I've taken a look around and managed to find a (reasonably) local fencing specialist and have requested a quote which, judging by prices given on their...

Would appreciate advice/opinions from those with experience... I am about to order materials to replace a 33m run (approx) of closeboard fencing. Fortunately, the old mortised concrete posts are in good nic, still vertical and stable so I'll make use of them. I purchased materials (arris rails...

Would appreciate experiences and opinions on textured/coloured finishes applied to uPVC window frames... I intend to replace all my existing old double galzed aluminium windows currently fitted to my home later this year and am currently looking at options. Seems like uPVC rather than...

Would appreciate experiences and opinions... I'm looking to replace all my old aluminum framed double glazed windows from the 1980's. Having looked around at options, the frames I prefer are aluminium (due to appearance and solidity). Has anyone experience of recent (2010 onwards) aluminium...

I know nothing about this industry and hopefully someone with knowledge in this area will post, but failing that, why not call your local Trading Standards? From what you say, it may be that the windows were not 'fit for purpose' when installed. Whatever route you take to try and solve this...

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Would appreciate opinions on this quote... I'm planning to add a single storey, two room, pitched roof extension to my existing home, a bungalow, which would add about 25 sq. m. extra floor area. Although I've requested several quotes from CIAT registered Architectural Technologists, I've...