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Once a wall has been wallpapered once, the 1st lot of glue would have sealed your plaster, which is the main purpose of size. However I do like to use size every time after sugar soaping the walls. I find that the wallpaper can be moved more easily on the wall when trying to match the pattern...

I need to replace two curved radiators that are in bay windows. I would like to know is it possible to curve double convector rads. If so how would I go about measuring up to give to a radiator manufacturer ? It is not practical to put flat rads in a different position.

I think I misunderstood you originally masona. My sofits are wood and have no vents at all. However they have not been fitted completely flush to the wall thus leaving a gap and I thought that this was sufficient venting. The insulation I meant was the stuff between the beams of the loft floor...

The roof is pretty well ventilated. There are soffits all around and I feel draught when in the loft. It could be that the insulation is not very good and so excessive heat is being transferred from the house to the loftspace. Out of interest what sort of size gap should there be between the...

Thanks for your replies. I appreciate problems like this are never easily answered without seeing for yourself. The thing with the ceiling cracks is that they do not follow a straight line and therefore are going across the lathes. The other intriguing aspect is that the same shape and size of...

Have been slowly modernising a 1930's semi. I am becoming increasingly worried about cracks (about 2mm wide) that were in the property when we moved in 2 years ago. They are ceiling cracks but do run to the walls. I cant say for certain if they have increased in the 2 years, but cracks I have...