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I’ve measured my window and make it 2440mm x1000mm, it’s a double fixed centre and then the left and right panes open inwards. Is this a less used sized as I’m googling it to get a rough price so I can figure how much this might cost but windows seems to only go up to 1700 wide. Silly question...

Hi Didn’t know about secondary glazing, unfortunately the window is not bad in a good way, both locking mechanism are knackered so both couldn’t be locked and just opened when windy. And after trying to repair something dropped off them both so now handle doesn’t work at all. The other dorma...

Is there a big price difference between single and double glazing on a standard window (no bevelled glass or leading). Bedroom dorma window that measures 4m long is double glazed but not very good in terms of sound proofing, wondered if triple glazing was worth the extra money assuming the price...

Hi Looking at getting my dorma window replaced as I’m getting condensation in between the panes and also we have a leak coming in from the corner of the sill and I’m sure it’s related to the window ax no tiles are missing. Problem is that I’ve cut back the blown plaster to see the water damage...

yeah thought it may be a case of having to modify existing joists etc to make hole the right size, was hoping to avoid that. I found a drop down hatch last night on google called "Timloc 1169", the dimensions given look like it would work and all I would have to do is remove the archatrive and...

Door for utility has no archatrave framing and it is flush with the plasterboards one side however not on the other, pic below showing what it looks like, what would be best way to sort this? Maybe sande it to a chamfer or would it be better to cut some of it away so that I can fit some...

Hi Currently have a loft hatch that is just a lid that you push up and move out of the way which you have to do off some step ladders. I'm wanting to change this to a pull down hatch with ladders if possible to make access easier. The house is 1930's so not sure if my existing loft size is going...

thanks for the reply, thinking the same if I can prevent having to lift all those pavers and getting a skip then I think anyone would. I know water drains out under them so not an issue with being to high on dpc of wall but was concerned with the water remaking on the slabs and not drying as...

thanks for the reply, I’ve never really seen artificial grass only came across it when searching online and thought it may be a cheaper option then using stones, pavers or concreting. I wouldn’t go for real grass as I have enough to mow already lol probably end up removing pavers and choosing...

Hi Currently have a patio that is in need of renewing as we had a few break/discolour etc. Looking at options I was going to just lift them and replace with new pavers however area is shaded and a bit damp so it wouldn’t be long before the new pavers were mossed up etc and need jet washing which...

Thanks for the reply, yes just wanted an insight really, I had some work done a couple of years ago by an electrician and when he was testing/certifying the work I asked him if the CU needed upgrading and he said it was fine, and when I get someone to quote me for this job if they had said I...

yeah plan on getting a couple of quotes but I do like to have some knowledge and understanding before hand, I have a very curious mind . I’d also like to do what I can to keep the costs down I.e digging the trench and purchasing, pulling the cable through although i know from past experience...

Hi Just after a bit of info about garden power, and don’t worry I will not be doing any of the connections myself and will be getting an electrician to do the work as I understand it needs to be notified to relevant organisations (part P). What I’m looking at doing-at the most we will want to...

hi thanks for the advice, removed cistern and put level where it mounts and that was not level but the bowl was so did as you suggested and put 2x penny washers between the cistern and pan on the LHS. Looks a lot better now

Hi Purchase a new toilet and installing it but having issues with cistern not level. I’ve levelled the base as floor was out of level but the cistern is not level to the toilet. This only bolts on with two bolts (1 either side) and has a rubber washer in between the cistern and pan on the bolts...

Hi I’ve just started to grout my tiles with mapei charcoal grout and have noticed that there are a couple of areas where it has dried lighter. I’m not a tiler just a diyer. Mixed the grout with clean water as per instructions until creamy, left a couple of mins and mixed again. I finished my...

My consumer unit is located upstairs in one of the bedroom closets, can you buy clear plastic covers with access hatch etc that would enclose over this protecting from any potential roof leaks, pic of what I have below

Can I use any filler over the scrim/join tape? I've seen you can get some that a purposely for this like the easyfil etc but will multifinish plaster be ok or another filler?

ah I didn’t know this, I thought 2.4x1.2 or 1.8x0.9 were the standard sizes, these were the only sizes available at wickes and b and q. wont tape and filler on the join make the join line stand out? On the vids I’ve been watching they put 3 layers of filler on the tape and my concern is that...

should lower though with a good tug though once more of the wall underneath has been removed?