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    Wet driveway

    Sounds like you got a cheap job which is probably what you asked for. Would look better if you reinstated slabs IMO. Anyway everything gets wet when it rains - just put up with it.
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    My builder has ripped me off.

    Why did you pay all that money over and why did you let it go so far? If you could tell there were going to be problems at demolition stage did you not think to be a bit cautious with the purse strings and only release stage payments when you were happy with what had been done and it had been...
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    Damp on external wall. Advice please!!

    Combi boiler or system boiler? Did plumber check for leaks? Solid wall or cavity wall? Asked neighbours if they have had problems?
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    Damaged Shower Enclosure Glass Door

    It will (should) be toughened glass, so if it breaks it will do so into a million pieces.
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    Shower Cubicle: plasterboard & tiling vs all in 1 enclos

    You can also mix SBR with some grout to make it more water resistant.
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    drainage vent pipe

    Diameter or height?
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    Why stand there watching him? KICK HIS ASS :twisted:
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    Few questions for the experienced and knowledgable

    http://www.british-gypsum.com/PDF/LIT_Plaster%20selector%20chart.pdf
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    Lightweight bath?!

    Why not ring VP and ask them how to fit securely?
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    mould

    Sounds like mositure rising from below :shock:
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    Damp problem in bathroom solutions.....

    Does bathroom have a window? If so open it. Condensation is reduced by ventilation. Leave it open while you are in the house. If it is cold then shut the door.
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    Layout ideas for 2.5m x 1.7m bathroom

    I'd like to see one of those :wink:
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    Painting on to newly skimmed walls

    I would do all my rubbing down before caulking otherwise the dust sticks to the caulk and looks bad, especially on skirtings.
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    Out of date solvent Cement...

    I leave a few tins open around the house; better than that Air Wick rubbish....
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    Ceiling light glass shades cracking

    Buy new fittings and swap the glass shades around. Take back new fittings (with old shades on) and say product faulty and want money back. Job done.
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    flat roof and wooden porch hell

    Contact various builders for estimates.
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    flat roof and wooden porch hell

    Doesn't seem worth repairing. Remove or replace.
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    Wall tie replacement in cellar

    TBH if you've paid for your engineers report go with what he says. If there's any problems after then it his responsibility to rectify. Your original post was asking about replacing wall ties to stop your wall collapsing in. It will stop the two skins coming away from each other but not from...
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    Varnish painted chairs

    No.
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    Wall tie replacement in cellar

    Would only need to be tanked if a 'solid' wall. Solid wall (not cavity) thus helping with the strength of it.
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