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  1. RayCaister

    Bathroom Project

    You need to check the Building Regulations with you local council as this work is possibly notifiable. I would have thought any toilet would require ventilation. Going back to the ducting a competent builder may be able to "fish" a flexible tube through the void after cutting the exit hole in...
  2. RayCaister

    Bathroom Project

    Surface run boxed ducting is a cosmetic nightmare. Still it is your property.
  3. RayCaister

    Bathroom Project

    Access could be by lifting the flooring upstairs or dropping the ceiling downstairs. Direction would be dictated by orientation of the joists.
  4. RayCaister

    Bathroom Project

    The ducting for the ceiling fan will run in the ceiling void to an external wall.
  5. RayCaister

    Raised patio on sloping garden

    I see that your neighbour appears to have a basket ball goal just the other side of the wall so is obviously into garden sports. Whatever the outcome of the patio issue I would install a adult strengh trampoline next to the wall so that you can wave to him on every bounce.
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    Concrete slab found in garden

    https://images.app.goo.gl/C2QcqhXHKGRU9H2t6
  7. RayCaister

    Some of my block pavers have sunk...advice needed please

    Replace the crumbly bricks with engineering bricks.
  8. RayCaister

    Concrete slab found in garden

    It's the cover for a soakaway.
  9. RayCaister

    gravel driveway

    Resin based gravel .... https://www.theresinmill.co.uk/blog/the-best-base-for-resin-bound-gravel/
  10. RayCaister

    Retrofit mixer tap to existing sink

    No drilling required ... https://tapstore.com/kitchen-taps/2-tap-hole-taps/abode-hargrave-bridge-swan-neck-sink-mixer-chrome.html
  11. RayCaister

    Anyone Seen the HiHi Advert?

    I now live in Norfolk and there previously must have been a plethora of Clark's with X-ray machines to account for all the 6 toed locals.
  12. RayCaister

    Anyone Seen the HiHi Advert?

    I remember being taken by my mum with my younger brother to Clark's in 1957 (I was about to move up to the big school and he was about to leave the infants) and she wanted us to have proper new shoes. My parents were frugal working class people and 2 pairs of Clark's shoes represented a major...
  13. RayCaister

    Is there any way we can replace this toilet fitting

    Maybe ... https://mcalpineplumbing.com/wc-connectors/rigid-wc-connectors/wc-con8vc-90deg-bend-adjustable-length-rigid-wc-connector-114-universal-vent-boss
  14. RayCaister

    Shower won’t get hot!

    If the chrome bar has the word BRISTAN lightly etched on it then you can look at their website for a replacement thermostatic valve. If no name then Chinese copy, throw away ,buy new.
  15. RayCaister

    Mains Water Leak

    Contact your insurance company to advise the situation. You should attempt to mitigate any loss the insurance company face. Be prepared for arguments with your neighbours/water company/insurance company.
  16. RayCaister

    Sealing holes around central heating pipes

    Correct. Although it is very impressive to watch the "yellow stuff" in action it can be a little too expansive.
  17. RayCaister

    Sealing holes around central heating pipes

    I have previously used this stuff ...
  18. RayCaister

    Low level toilet cistern height?

    As an alternative the OP could excavate a 200mm hole and drop the pan in to achieve the dimensions required.
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