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Hi all, got a ravenheat boiler.. rsf 820 / 20 oldish, from B&Q about 10 years ago....still good and in working order even though every plumber I've spoken to says they're crap. Anyway, it runs 7 rads at present but were having a garage conversion plus a utility room and downstairs loo. So we'll...

Thanks hotrod, Just average size garage actually...bout 13 foot by 8 foot. The garage and bedroom above were built bout 10 years ago so garage is double skinned with insulation and ceiling is fireproofed to comply with building regs when it was done.

Just had a quote for garage conversion !!!! Do I live on a different planet or am I tight git with no comprehension of the rates builders are charging these days. These were my thoughts...don't start laughing yet if I'm miles out. Live in Manchester ( So not London prices ) Garage door...

What if it was done correctly but there was NO room for a separate garage.....which is what OP meant I think.

Am doing this for a friend. They have now decided they want a clear gloss finish to their new bare wood. Am hoping now to just apply an oil based clear gloss varnish, two coats. Don't need a stain to start do I ? Do they do a clear gloss stain anyway ? Don't want to rush it but there again...

Cheers rjl.

Hi all, Am going to stain some new skirting, doors and banister using, probably Johnstones light oak woodstain. Will lightly sand and apply two coats......correct procedure ? Some people mention about applying clear varnish etc on top but my plan is to just apply the two coats of woodstain...

dcdec. 31st Jan and still no word....surely, surely now she's taking it no further..Would be surprised now if I heard from her. Thanks for all the advice..much appreciated. obviously if I hear from her will be back on.

Understood Tony...Cheers.

Eight weeks now .....no more word from her...fingers crossed. There seems to be a little confusion regarding costs should it end up in court. The solicitor at the free local legal clinic said as it was a small claims court business there would be no costs awarded...and he even said I could...

Zampa...so your saying it's not necessary to use oil based undercoat to cover nicotine stains..am I reading this right ? You just use the PVA etc., as you insructed ?

joinerjohn...So I was right..there are nutcases, crackpots, chancers and looney tunes around that actually tell lies and make up untruths. So perhaps people will believe me now (well at least certain people )

johnheritage....thanks for your input but to be fair I don't think you've read all the posts. 1.I couldn't possibly describe in detail ALL her complaints there were 100 ish !! 2. Against certain advice in previous posts I have NOT ignored any of her letters. 3. She refused to let me take...

feva, No not heard from her again....as yet !! Four weeks now since I sent my 'final' letter....Fingers crossed that might be the end....don't think so though, don't know why but keep expecting a summons on the door mat when I get home from work. Good idea about the Tems & Conditions and will...

Your right Bahco. My intention is now to hang on til I hear from her ( which I think I will ) and then sit down and go all through the replies and digest all the info and prepare my case. Cheers all.

Cheers transam. Think she's being totally unfair...could give her the money back ...£800 or risk losing up to £2000ish at court but have read all the advice on here and am going to bite the bullet and wait for the court papers and put my faith in the standard of the work I did and also the...

Cheers Dave. Thanks for advice. You took two solicitors to court ? You obviously don't accept being messed about mate. Have not heard from her since I sent her my last letter 2 weeks ago. Friends have said I've called her bluff....she's backed off.....I don't think so, I'm expecting a court...

bahco...How long have I been self emplyed ??? I get the feeling you're going to give me a telling off again......Full time paintin / dec bout ten years....

Gregers understand what you mean about loss of reputation etc., but as matmu says I have to stick to the facts and not get personal ESPECIALLY in the courtroom ! I have, as matmu ( who has experience in these matters ) says be professional. Hope I don't bottle it worrying that I could end up...

Cheers. will see what happens next. Obviously keep you posted