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    Staircase for existing loft conversion

    geraints entire statement makes no sense but I havent seen one of his yet that does :lol:
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    How to cut a double post-formed laminate breakfast bar

    I am presuming that the worktop hasnt been fitted yet. After cutting it a few mm oversize with a plunge saw I would clamp or screw a wide batten to the underneath of the worktop and using a top bearing guided cutter in my router I would cut from right hand side to the middle. Then turn the...
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    Brown glue on velux (How can i remove it)

    Is the window painted it only mentions wood in the post
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    How to cut a double post-formed laminate breakfast bar

    Do you want to cut it to length or width
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    Sliding wardrobe doors

    Who is this idiot geraint,if you aint got anything usefull to say dont say it :x
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    Twinthread Countersunk Pozi Screw

    Buy a box and try them.
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    Two windows to replace one window for partitioned room?

    I have seen what you describe several times and always assumed it was just a cheap bodge. I can't see why, once you have taken out your old window, you shouldn't brick up to the lintel. I presume you're notifying your LABC and that they will be able to advise.
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    Draught sealing d/g units

    Mighton does a weather stripping system that doesn't use brushes but it adds a lot of friction to the sashes.
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    Tilt Window Lock

    http://www.mightonproducts.com/ Any use?
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    Brown glue on velux (How can i remove it)

    http://www.directa.co.uk/site/scripts/product_browse.php?product_id=2973&category_id=457 or http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda-compare-prices/Light_Bulbs_And_Candles/Swan_Fluid_100ml.html or http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/b/BIRCELT/ Check on a small area first and use PPE and...
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    Large double glazed widow

    Check the air bricks are not blocked and if they aren't you still need to either increase ventilation or reduce the amount of moisture in the air.
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    Restoring interior of wooden framed windows

    Strip back the flaking areas till you reach good paint then feather in as you say but you will need to prime, undercoat and then gloss the bare areas.
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    Sliding wardrobe doors

    The doors look pretty similar to these http://www.doorsdirect.co.uk/ who I've used before with no problems.
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    mysterious crack in door panel

    You've probably had your central heating on full blast for the last couple of months, I know I have, and the door has dried out.
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    Replacing Sash windows

    I've never fitted plastic windows but if you take out the old sash box frame out and then fit a double glazed sash box frame in it is deeper and will stick out into the room. You then have to pack out the architraves. Is this what you meant?
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    Wood filler vs Silicon

    Are the gaps between the box frame and the exerior wall or actually in the box grame?
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    what laminate trimmer cutter to trim melamine and pvc edging

    You would be better off usins a block plane to trim close and then file the last bit off.
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    Any tips on fitting secondary glazing?

    What sort of secondary glazing are you fitting? There are many different types.
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    adhesive for glass and aluminium

    I would have thought double sided security tape would be best. You will still need to apply some sort of silicon afterwards.
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