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I 'm thinking of buying a new car from drivethedeal.com or a similar outfit. What kind of Q's particular to such transactions should i be asking of the deal.com people or the Franchised Dealer that they hand you over to? Anyone have any experience or horror stories to offer? How did...

The other guys are right -i'm wrong - about the cavity trays. I was careless and didnt read and look at the pics carefully enough. However, if there was a frame (W/F?) in-situ before, then there should have been a lintel/dpc also, the damp is, after all, concentrated around the opening head...

Fair enough. The reason for the Q's and the plan view request, was that one can instantly see if a quicker, easier, and cheaper solution is available. Good luck.

1. If the conservatory is accessible from both sides, a working platform can be spanned across to work off. 2. Given the above, then remove all flashings and examine v. carefully for whats what. Do this now in the summer. 3. Cap flashing should be chased into the bed joint about 3/4" to...

IMHO: the root cause seems to be that no custom PVC flashing pieces were used as "underflashing" below the cap flashing that goes into the bed joint.Sometimes all the head flashing is supplied in PVC to match the frames. 2. all damp in pics appears inside the conservatory. Therefore stay away...

As John says, you must open up the conc. and then reveal whats what. Pinning is way down the line , first reveal the drainage. Also lift the MH cover and observe the condition, depth and flow. The lintel/beam: how far does it extend (photo's of elevation and interior beam position would...

Only a suggestion,but as a matter of convenience for yourself and any poster who tries to help you, why dont you post as many pics as possible of your property and say what you are totally proposing and what you have actually accomplished so far. To make good your floor: concrete up to FFL...

Go outside and check what type of terminal you have on your chimney stack. Metal, Pot, slots vertical or horizontal etc? Run smoke up the fire opening and ID from outside. Note the result- diagram it. Installing solid fuel apps. is specialised work - many regs. The "panel" you refer to...

1. Do you still want some help with this project? 2. For the record, when encountering what appear to be redundant gas pipes, always mechanically determine that they are not active and then physically isolate the dead leg(s). "Corgi" applies of course

I think you guys have spotted it right. Perhaps the clue is, he was skimming when the loft was brought to his attention. There are joists below joists and joists alongside joists and packing pieces that will vibrate our at the first bounce. Why didn't he remove the...

Forgot: Your main drainage probably runs down the centre of your house side passage, however i dont see a M/H or I/C cover. Are any present? There is a band of black above the "Oriel bay" window, is this just decorative?

John has answered most of your Q's, but for two pence more: 1. There might be no DPC. dont sweat it, but stay well away from all damp proofing "treatments". In theory, the joist tails are supposed to sit on the DPC, and the GL be 6" below the DPC. How often do we see that. 2. Your...

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It would help if you could post a plan view of the area in question, esp. where your main sewer line is located - typically, it's in the street. All connections and changes in direction of a mains drainage should have an IC. Therefore you could "Y" into the main drain providing that you...

1. The corner should be carefully dug out. This is a point load area, (replace any perished brickwork). Below you might find the remains of an old gulley and a 6" Terra-Cotta drain - if its leaking it's undermining your corner. Note: there is a crack in photo two, 1.5no bricks in, and 4no...

Thank you for all your replies. Sorry i'm late getting back.

thanks both of you guys. For your prompt and expert replies.Food for thought. Where do cordless phones fit into my present ser-up? Can they?

i have a telephone master socket with a broadband splitter plugged in:the splitter is taking broadband and a landline phone. 1. is there some device whereby i can also plug in a "junction box" for tel extensions? Or do i have to start connecting inside the master socket? 2. can i perhaps use a...

I need help with what to select for a new PC system. My requirements are: 1. just a basic PC, (with as much software as needed pre-installed.) 2. i only do the internet e-mail listen to music ( i have a couple of speakers) and watch the occasional video/DVD...

why dont you research your Q. on the excellent search facility? 1930's houses all had DPC's installed. Why would a surveyor claim "no DPC"? What conditions exist? Research, and then come back with an educated Q.