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    Replace Wooden Frames with UPVC or just replace the Glass???

    Thanks Bob I prefer Traditional in most things, but windows isn't one of them! UPVC just seems more solid & secure, warm & silent and doesn't need painting!!!! It's just that I could do without the cost right now. I may try this Plastic Film I've been reading about just for this winter...
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    Replace Wooden Frames with UPVC or just replace the Glass???

    Our house was a new build 13 years ago. It has Wooded Double glazing. After a very short time, quite of the panels became “blown”. Tbh, we stopped bothering to clean them that often, as they always looked dirty with the stain on the inside of the panels. We also stopped painting them as we...
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    Please recommend a Book/DVD for Cabinet making & Routing

    A few years ago I went out & bought a Triton 2000 Saw Bench & a Router table with Saw & 1/2 Router. I had big plans to build all this Shelving & Units all over the house. I cut & routed a few test pieces & that was that :oops: :cry: Can you please name me a couple of Books / DVDs...
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    Where's the cheapest place for Tiles???

    Thanks guys. I didn't get notified of these replies despite ticking the box :? I'll check these places out & let you know. Thanks again.
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    Where's the cheapest place for Tiles???

    I'm looking to tile a 4M x 3M Bathroom. Looking in B&Q today at some nice Limestone look 600x400 tiles, but £40 a sq metre is a bit rich. Where should I be looking? Thanks
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    Any Tips for Installing a Hansgrohe iBox?????

    The fitting at the top is the 15mm adaptor that came with the ibox. The one below is the ones I got from B&Q. See how the threaded bit is shorter.
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    Any Tips for Installing a Hansgrohe iBox?????

    I'm just about to install a Hansgrohe iBox. I found the Youtube video really helpful, but I still have a couple of questions : 1) I'm at the absolute Minimum Depth, as it will be buried in a Stud wall, backing onto my lad's Bedroom. I was thinking if I could find a piece of Sheet Steel...
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    Hansgrohe Vs ideal Standard - Is it worth the extra money??

    I tried to order the 3 Ideal parts yesterday, but was told "no deliveries until 5th Jan". Tried a few dealers & contacted Ideal direct & got same answer. I'll try to get the Hansgrohe on Monday, I need to get hold of it next week.
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    Hansgrohe Vs ideal Standard - Is it worth the extra money??

    Really? Why? So are you saying Ideal is as good quality as Hansgrohe?
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    Hansgrohe Vs ideal Standard - Is it worth the extra money??

    Thanks, can I ask why? Is the quality & durability better?
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    Hansgrohe Vs ideal Standard - Is it worth the extra money??

    I'm about to buy 3 items : Single Lever Bath/Shower Tap with Diverter Exafill Combined Waste & Bath Filler Fixed Shower Head Both Hansgrohe & ideal have what we're looking for, but Hansgrohe is more expensive, particularly the Waste/Filler. I've not had chance to touch either, just...
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    Building a Bath into a Frame???

    I'm looking to install a new Bath. I want it in a surround, for that built-in look. One side & one end will be hard up against the wall, but I want to leave 10mm, so the MultiPanel I'm doing the walls in doesn't make the lip of the bath look odd. Any tips how I should build the Frame...
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    Where to buy really nice Concealed Bath taps & Shower?

    :lol: Thanks, I'm looking for something a bit more state-of-the-art & erm... Posh 8)
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    Where to buy really nice Concealed Bath taps & Shower?

    Any ideas where to find really nice Concealed Bath Taps & Shower units?? Also, a good quality Double Ended Bath. At the right price of course. Online or a store (in the North West or a national chain). Thanks
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    Under-Slung Bathroom Sink????

    We extended the Bathroom & now have a natural Alcove 1670mm wide. I want to put a Marble / Granite worktop in there with an Under-slung Sink. I want it to be like something you might find in a top Hotel. So where do I start? Thanks
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    Under Floor Heating ???

    Aha! thanks Do B&Q sell this? ta Ian
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    Under Floor Heating ???

    Thanks Jason Will do! What's "WPB" ply btw? Thanks Ian
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