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Looking to replace windows in a 1920/1930 house from wood to upvc Construction is solid wall (220mm) and is built with a soldier course above windows (i.e no lintel) Can a upvc window be fitted as a replacement, or is further reinforcement required.

Hi, I have a wet/damp patch on an wall, on the top of the chimney breast, and in the room behind on wall backing onto the chimney. House is solid wall. Chimney has been removed from loft upwards and roof replaced (no leaks). Chimney breast is still in bedroom (and grate is open). In...

Perfect, are all bay pole jacks the same? i.e fit any bay pole, or are they specific to the pole?

My bay window has two angle bends. (i.e 3 window bay splay) The pole are the usual round drainpipe style to allow to variable angles. Inside the plastic pipe there is a metal (aluminium) round pipe running down. Is this a bay support bar or not load bearing,. The bay support bars I have...

Hi, apologies in advance for my sketching skills (or lack of) The bottom diagram is from outside. The vertical studs of the wall under the stairs window do not rest on anything.

What size output is needed for an electric hob and double oven. Currently gas hob, and single oven from 13amp socket, so not an issue. But would like new kitchen with electric outlet - in case of future changes to all electric.

I have a brick arch above a porch door, the pointing has failed over time, and a brick in the arch has now started to move and drop. What is the best way to repair, and stop the arch slipping - and support the weight above without having to rebuild.

Existing. Bay walls are timber framed secured to floor joists.

I have a bay window with upstairs bay above. Usually I would extend upstairs joists out into the bay to cantilever the floor out. In this case the main house joists run the opposite way (across the bay, not into the bay) How should the joists/floor be framed into the bay area in this instance.

Hi, I have a Ferroli Optimax HE31 boiler, that is displaying a F36 error code - a code does not exist in the manuals! Does anyone seen this before or have any ideas? Cheers

Thanks Matt. Aldridge is great. Will also get them to quote me for windows and doors!

Replacing a std boiler with a combi. No problems on the rads or pipework (some is microbore) Does the system need a powerflush before fitting the new boiler, or is a flush sufficient. Is it better to flush whilst the old boiler is fitted, or after the new one is in? If a chemical flush...

Thanks for your suggestions. Nice point re cooker hood.

Been debating radial vs ring, whilst total capacity is more, there is a greater chance of overloading the ring. If two radials are installed they could be as follows. Radial 1 - 20A 2 Double Sockets Washing Machine Dishwasher Extractor Fan Radial 2 - 20A Tumble Dryer 2 Double...

Thanks for the suggestion. I will have a closer look. Not sure about the depth, as 240mm for the boiler, but also need to take account of the size of fixing kit A which take it to 335mm - and larger than a standard cupboard. - havnt got space for the robo kit.

Hi, Does anyone know what the difference is between the ideal logic, logic+ and independent? Is one recommended over the other? Yes, I know about Ideal, however I have use a Independent 24 previous, and have no problems with it, and they are one of then few manufacturers to produce a...

Just planning a new kitchen layout. There will be 4 Double Sockets (powering kettle, microwave oven, occasional toaster) etc, plus Washing Machine Dishwasher Tumble Dryer Fridge Freezer Extractor Hood Should a seperate ring be installed from the consumer unit, or is this ok on a...

Halesowen/Dudley

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have a look at the Gloworn Flexicom, Flue can come out of the top, not a problem there. The cupboard wall is external, so it can flue straight out the back, or usual elbow out the top out. I suspect that the gas/condensate/prv will drop down the...

Hi, I have a problem with a pressure drop on a WB 24cdi. When pressurised the pressure remains for weeks on end with the heating off. When switched on the heating works ok, and then when the system coolers, pressure drops to 0. A small top up restores pressure. Is this a failure of...