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We have a large (c. 5.33m x 1.68m – measured internally, so I’m guessing nearer 5.5m x 1.8 or more externally) singled glazed angled roof light. It appears to be made from two sheets of glass. 1) The seals are failing and need replacing/repairing. The roof material is made from fibreglass...

Thanks - great tips. I fear the Nordan premium is a bit too much (about double Velfac or aluminium) and am struggling to justify that. Have created a separate post of relative merits of uPVC vs composite/Velfac (alu outside, wood inside) vs aluminium, since I'm confused...

Hi, I'm after some replacement casement windows and sliding patio doors in a timber frame/wood clad house. White inside, rosewood (or similar RAL colour) outside. Any thoughts on what material is best, and why? Seems to be a fair it of conflicting advice (much of it from interested parties!)...

Hi, I need to replace a single glazed (security glass) 2 pane external sliding door, c. 2380 mm wide / 2082mm high. Near Crystal Palace. The current one is hardwood with two single panes of security glass, but is in a poor state and would need significant rebuilding (I'm open to that, but can't...

Thanks Harry. Yes - makes sense that it'd be a live to earth/neutral fault. So far, I can't see any damage to the flex, so I think it must be on of the 5 igniters. I suspect identifying which - and removing the unit to replace the igniter (even though I think I have a spare one somewhere) -...

Hi, Our AEG 5 burner gas hob blows its fuse (the one in its plug) and trips the RCD and MCD. The odd thing (to me, at least) is that this happens when it's not being used - e.g. it happened whilst we were on holiday. Replacing the fuse (3A) provides a temporary fix for a limited interval...