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Hi I have 1980's property that has just gravel pit running down the side wall for drainage of blockwork pathway.The bricks at DPM level and below theres a build up of what I think is effervescence thats built up over the years.some of the mortar is also covered in this and I was looking to clean...

Hi Im trying to locate a 90deg corner gutter fitting.I matched it up with the Flopast Ogee/Niagara fitting but have now realised the profile is slightly different. The first two pics are the fitting I want to replace the third shows the profile on the Ogee fitting bought which is slightly...

I noticed water staining on on external wall showing there had been previous leaks and in wet weather i could see that the wall seems soaking after rain,plus mortar has holes needs repointing.Ive been up there today and checked the guttering, replaced a leaking stop end and reconnected a leaking...

Hi I've got loads of T/G chipboard planks to use in the loft.Im wanting to re use what was just put directly in the insulation on a raised deck via 4x2s.Im struggling to put the boards together as they have a straight edge on one length and a male connection on he other edge.The short edges are...

I've currently got an old style loft hatch which is a wooden board that you just lift up and currently has some loose bags with insulation in.The ceiling the loft hatch may have asbestos in it, as we have artex ceilings in the house.What are my options?I'd like a lift hatch I can pull down which...

Hi I'm currently adding loft insulation up to 300mm and part of the loft near the loft hatch in going to board up for loft access and possible bly done storage.I have since 4x2s and tongue and groove boards.Im going to run the new 4x2s perpendicular to the current joists and then possibly...

Hi I've tried testing the heating elements,fan motor and thermostat for control unity a d they seemed too be ok.Ive also removed the oven bulb, disconnected the heating elements and then tried turning the temperature into and it still trips.Any idea what it could be?It's a Neff double oven the...

Hi I take it my window should be sealed at the top where the small plastic lip above the window meets the brickwork?I've got a cold internal wall there at high level and damp in that wall.

Hi I have recently bought a property and found that the wall was damp at high level in the corner of a bedroom.Ive had roofers out to have a look one couldn't work out what it was,.but said I not way to be sure would be to remove and reinstall roof..The roof has already had extensive repairs at...