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    Blending tiles in

    Hi why not take out a row of lower tiles and put the newer ones in a row It’ll look bit better in my opinion
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    Gutter and downpipe

    If going in store to order just show them your video and they’ll just give you like for like
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    UPVC Fascia Boards & Slate Roof

    Can also get rough idea of product costs
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    UPVC Fascia Boards & Slate Roof

    Now that is a great idea Alastareid they’ll definitely know someone decent
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    UPVC Fascia Boards & Slate Roof

    Hi bobbins . now you’ve shown pic , your 5 grand quote is a better price but you really need to see reviews of there previous work because of no guarantee , it’s all well and good the product lasting and being guaranteed 10 years but it’s the installation guarantee that you really need ...
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    UPVC Fascia Boards & Slate Roof

    Hi there. firstly , what is the meterage of your fascias as the quotes seem pricey unless as said above you live a very large house ? very large ! maybe just get a few more quotes to see price variation . . Secondly I’d say go for complete upvc replacement if you want maintainance free and...
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    To cap or not to cap - that is the question..?

    I’ve done this job for 26 years everyday day in day out same things everyday , when ever I come across capped fascias they are 99%of the time damaged under the plastic. So please Shabba asked what people recommend .... through my experiences of seeing what the damage of what you deem...
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    To cap or not to cap - that is the question..?

    Rotten fascia doesn’t show itself when covered with plastic ,it just falls off . Any problems on roofline damaging wood fascia will be hidden by plastic and will eventually seep into wood that it’s capped onto then eventually up the rafter feet that the covered wood is nailed onto leading to...
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    To cap or not to cap - that is the question..?

    Rip it off ,replace with new . Trouble with going over the top is you can’t see the problems occurring underneath
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    Fascia timber repair (not PVC)

    Hi did you manage to find yourself a roofer ?
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    Swan neck restriction

    Hi I was thinking that if you can ,like you say , screw and unscrew that pipe bracket on nearest side to you only ( so bracket stays on wall ... just unscrew the pipe ,manipulate the whole pipe , bends aswell , so it comes away from stop end outlet . And bring the whole lot inside to where you...
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    Fascia timber repair (not PVC)

    Hi the problem you have is shown simply in one of your photos , it’s actually two tiny problems that have caused a heap of trouble . I often see one but rarely the other but I have seen before to be the cause .. The photo 2019 g shows me that 1. As said previous and is 100% your problem is...
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    Advice on guttering and soffits

    Hi what you need in regards to your Fascia soffits and guttering .you need to ask for quotes for full replacement UPVC FSG Especially the soffit , as you have from what I can see , Larth and plaster soffits with some big looking cracks in it .once replaced and if FITTED CORRECTLY in UPVC you...
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    How to clean roof (no pressure water)

    Unless you get a scaffold above the roof then it’s pretty much impossible to clean without standing on I’d say ,
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    DPC over Facia Capping

    Hi as said on here by woody the dpc will hum in the wind but as Catlad said the best way is to use trays . Rather than slide under whole. Trim them down with s Stanley knife to the line on the bend and screw / pin to the cappit board making sure the back of cut tray is flush with back of...
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    conservatory plastic trim

    Hi. Bend or break the last 10 mm of a ice lolly stick , so it stays intact not break apart , so it looks L shape Put glue on the small part and run it behind the trim from bottom to top .... then spray the trim and other surface well with the activator spray and hold for about 30- 60 seconds...
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    Removing old mortar

    If the mortar is on the edges of the tile then a few taps with the side of a trowel normally works
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    Quote check slate replacement repairs / wet to dry ridge conversion

    There is No way that’s nearly £ 12,000 worth of work
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    Is this allowed - terraced housing and downpipes

    Also ,it sounds like the wet wall , would be caused by a cracked pipe or loose push fit bend ,probably flush with the wall or near to it .. that’s why when they empty sink it makes your wall wet
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    Is this allowed - terraced housing and downpipes

    Hi there. They are supposed to be separate I believe because blocking due to build up of waste ( hair , dead skin from bathrooms sinks and ,build up of fats , rice and stuff from kitchens ) soak aways will block and cause flooding . If by chance you can post a photo It would be better to...
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