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  1. geraldthehamster

    Painting interior uPVC

    Don't even think about it, it will look horrible
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    Long shot - dropped kerb before PP existed?

    Knock down the outbuilding when she's away and deny all knowledge
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    Neighbors in council house coverted loft

    One risk from inadequate loft conversion is spread of fire, which definitely could affect your house. How can tenants legitimately convert a loft in a house they don't own?
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    Neighbours requested time constraint.

    Is your house semi-detached, and does the work involve a party wall, for example the insertion of steels? If so, notification to the neighbour under the Party Wall Act is required. Stipulations for hours of work are sometimes included in the conditions of Party Wall awards. This is quite...
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    Warm insulation over existing felt flat roof

    If you can identify where the existing joists are, you could fix the Kingspan directly to the existing roof, then screw OSB over that and fit the EPDM. I don't see the need to mess around with extra timbers unless you need to change the roof pitch. You'd need to give some attention to the eaves...
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    Garage Self Build

    Get the internal area down below 30 sq m and you won't need building control, which will save some money
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    Painting window gloss peeled off when removing tape

    You always run that risk with masking tape. I'd never use it; just cut in with a brush
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    HELP: Utility Room - washing machine

    What do you mean, the water from the house?
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    HELP: Utility Room - washing machine

    Gulley? Do you mean a trap in the ground with a grill over it, that drains?
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    Concrete mix query

    They know that, they're just being naughty
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    What vapour barrier? Breathable or non breathable?

    A vapour barrier is just that. it isn't breathable.
  12. geraldthehamster

    PVC Ceiling cladding - is it a DIY job?

    Apart from being naff and nasty?
  13. geraldthehamster

    Sub floor in kitchen

    How about Hardcore Sand blinding DPM Insulation 120mm concrete with mesh fabric chucked in for good measure?
  14. geraldthehamster

    Accessing Building Control application history.

    Just being vindictive then. By the way, if the work was done more than a year ago, the council can't act against him in any case. The time limit has expired. Your gripe may well be with your conveyancer, for asking for unnecessary paperwork.
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    Screws on inside of Frame

    Looks a bit rubbish. Often par for the course with substandard materials like uPVC.
  16. geraldthehamster

    How To Fill Nail Holes on ‘Scandi’ White Oiled Floor

    I agree it would look better without putting filler in the holes.
  17. geraldthehamster

    Suspended Concrete Slab - No Hardcore!?

    If it's being poured on top of a broken patio, it's not exactly suspended, is it? It will end up with a few voids is all.
  18. geraldthehamster

    Rotten Window Beam

    Consider replacing that flimsy window with a proper timber double glazed sash as well. Not only will it do a better job and not look sh1te, but it will improve the value of your house
  19. geraldthehamster

    " Plastic Free" homes

    Obviously not, but I could take you to some well-maintained examples that are over 100 years old.
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