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    Double glazing

    it will clear in a month to six weeks once the glass balances
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    Double Glazing Question

    old style aluminium doors terrible for condensation but shouldnt leak
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    Bay window cladding

    it does look like a daunting job but if you are competent then it is not that bad really, peel back the lead like you say and remove hanging tiles these will be on horizontal timber lats which will need to come off if you are putting cladding on you need vertical timber to fix to i would take...
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    Which sealants for UPVC windows?

    neutral cure silicone (LMN) dont use LMA it wont last
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    Replacement Windows & Building Regulations - Saftey/Esca

    the law is that you cannot make the situation any worse so like for like is acceptable i would however always try and improve the situation if poss by installing a means of escape
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    problem unlocking window

    the shoot bolt has come apart inside and the lower part has dropped down so basically you need to force it open open the handle to disengage the top part and then its just a matter of forcing the bottom corner of the sash upwards till the shoot bolt clears and you can push it out then its...
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    Recommendations for fibreglass flat roofers

    wilkins roofing in grimsby may travel that far he is one of the best
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    Help removing white stains from lead flashings

    wire wool and patination oil
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    Guttering lengths

    if you are taking the rainwater the other way then blank off your neighbours wooden gutter, stop end your guttering and drape a small piece of lead over the join then run your gutter the oposite way that way you are totally independant otherwise you will need a square to round converter to run...
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    bathroom window cill

    if you want plastic then go for it yes it can scratch over time but its easy to fit and cheap you will have some spare from the full length if it scratches just put another one on its what i would do in a bathroom get it delivered from eurocell and stick it on with silicone neutral cure they...
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    Roofer Call Out Charge

    well said mr.wilkins some people just want to use you to see if the cowboy down the road is giving them a reasonable price :)
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    UPVC front door

    ask a local glazing company to split the sealed unit and make new unit using the existing leaded side and a new plain side with new spacer bar
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    Euro Cyilnder removal assistance....

    have you tried taking the handles off sometimes there is a collar round the barrel to prevent snapping and you will be able to see better with them off anyway
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    Waste / Downpipe Adapter

    take the 55mm pipe out of the ground and put a 68mm in instead it will be cheaper and easier
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    Felt Roof shingles

    if you look for icopal roof shingles on google it gives you a fitting guide :)
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    replacement fascia ???? asap please

    yes will be fine :)
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    Advice on fixing uPVC window to steel lintel

    i just use spax fixings as you would on the rest of the frame- 6.5mm drill for this, lots of people will tell you that silicone is enough to hold it
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    Price for fascia,soffitt and down pipes

    i was quoting for replacement- you know the mark up on fascia soffit and guttering, with minimal overheads and no comebacks you can make a comfortable profit :)
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    Price for fascia,soffitt and down pipes

    bullshit! i can do it for £40 pm and use freefoam boards and eurocell gutter with insurance backed guarantee and pl insurance - i just do it all on my own ! all my work is through recommendation so no expensive publicity
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