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    searching rules?????

    that'll be great. thanks.
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    searching rules?????

    as previously mentioned the searches i am making are not defining the search properly! am i wording the search correctly by putting 'and' between the words, because it still throws up a lot of topics which dont have the relevant search words within.
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    searching rules?????

    i have selected which section to search ie. the windows and doors section. my questions still stand???
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    New window opening in cavity wall

    guess you mean a catnic or similar!! make sure you set it up so you dont have to disc brick but the slot between bricks.
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    searching rules?????

    can someone please direct me to the option for asking a question of the forum?? i have been defining my search to say-- folding and doors and external--- then receiving around 267 matches which dont all have the relevant words in! once again apologies for placement of question-- couldnt find...
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    folding patio doors

    looking at refurbing a property and part of it would be to put in folding patio doors. jeld wen website looks good but they don't show prices. AND I WANT PRICES NOW!! only joking, not shouting. has anyone purchased any, and has some idea of price, pvc or timber, whatever sixe,just for an...
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    New window opening in cavity wall

    then cut out for your lintels first and place them and fix them in position b4 cutting out the rest of your opening . concrete prestressed would be my option. difficult to say without seeing but be sensible and careful. you would need building reulatory approval for a new opening.
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    torbeck valve sticking/ sixe??

    ahh right. i didn't open the pack to find out. i'll leave it as it is, because it seems to be working ok. but i'll keep an eye on it. thanks again.
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    torbeck valve sticking/ sixe??

    cheers for reply. i agree.bought a 9and half inch one which was too small. couldn't see a larger one at b and q or in screwfix book. found a replacement washer and it seems to have done the trick. was only going to replace the gubbings that come off with the nut, however the new one didnt...
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    torbeck valve sticking/ sixe??

    i need to renew a bottom fed torbeck valve. the measure to top of water level is 8and a half inches. could someone please tell me if this equates to the sixe of the torbeck valve.
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    Superquilt - what to do at Eaves

    BBA Certs. have a search for that on your engine. i read quite recently that they have no insulation that is being tested for a thin rafter application. that was probably on this site.
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    Superquilt - what to do at Eaves

    ring the appropriate manufacturers and you will receive ample guides for construction. this may need addition to your rafter (underneath) to gain space for 50mm air space and neccesary e value of insulation. has this superquilt british standard approval?
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    Repointing Brickwork

    you can get white cement,but to match it with existing will be good work as your present garage has been their how long?? in wickes?-dont know maybe after doing the job you could paint on some milk or yogurt to age it. but boy it'll smell!! picture would be useful
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    Stud Wall and Doorway - Buliding Regulations

    more info required. when was the archway put in . age of house. is it a load bearing wall. is there a lintel or r.s.j. above the archway.more info the better and search forum for any terms you dont understand
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    E-glass standard or not

    there might be some writing between the two panes of glass, on the metal seperator. have a look and if so post what it reads.
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    Help with Wall Type & Repair Please!

    try a search on this site for the itemsyou require helpwith. its very helpful. its hard to comment on the reasons without seeing whats above the crack, ground conditions, recent works etc. etc it might be worth asking your freinds,relatives etc for any good builders around or even biting the...
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    Internal and external doors - Definitions help!

    interior doors are sometimes thinner and less sturdy,leaving them prone to damp penetration and a security risk. hence the fact they are cheaper.
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    E-glass standard or not

    stickers are usually on window to say which side should be facing in on k-glass. doesnt sound as if you have them. ask the firm the questions you have. the kite mark is for safety glass,used on doors. i've heard a metal detector might pick up something within the glass but i havent seen it...
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    Superquilt - what to do at Eaves

    50mm air gap needs to be left behind insulation. e value of the product you are using should be available,from supplier and also the required value. the insulation also needs to be solid, havent heard of super quilt but it doesnt sound it.
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    Help with Wall Type & Repair Please!

    doesnt look like plasterboard though it could be the joint where board meets a different type of finish. reading your message again says to me that the block your talking about must be a thermal block which would crumble if jabbed with a screwdriver. so no plasterboard . firtly get rid of...
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