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    Soakaway floods from rain on driveway

    Can you post a picture of the problem area you would like advice on. There are a lot of very good tradespeople on here that could give you a better idea by viewing the scene.
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    Oak pocket doors

    You can use it direct from the bottle it’s about £9.00 but will make all the difference it will seal the natural wood once you’ve sanded the doors . Oak base coat will enhance the colour and top coat finishes it off completely. You can go to sikkens web site that is full of information. I have...
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    Oak pocket doors

    Hi Jim, the doors are beautiful. As for the treatment I would go back to the base colour take all the layers off and start again. I personally would use a top of the range base coat something like sikkens oak. Then I would use 2 coats of sikkens thc it’s the top coat, your house deserves a...
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    Oak pocket doors

    Do you have knots in the area of the “drying” patches? If you have they may need sealing with shellac before varnish. Have you got a photo you can post? This normally helps members get to quick solution.
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    uPVC window handle problem

    I did think of using something in the spindle hole to try and get it to turn - I'll see what I've got that might fit. Hi Matt a big flat head screwdriver would normally move the lock were the spindle goes.
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    Bottle trap wont seal at basin level

    You would think that if the basin outlet is 38mm then the trap is the same. But as you know pipe work sizes can vary and change in certain circumstances, I thought the idea of this site was to point people in the right direction.
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    Bottle trap wont seal at basin level

    It’s the same thing we’re I’m from.
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    Bottle trap wont seal at basin level

    Chrome sink outlet 38 mm. Replace that it should fit the traps that you have. Just check it’s 38 mm in width. They also come in 32mm.
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    Bottle trap wont seal at basin level

    Chrome sink outlet 38 mm. Replace that it should fit the traps that you have. Just check it’s 38 mm in width. They also come in 32mm.
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    Bottle trap wont seal at basin level

    We love McAlpine products, they always have a solution.
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    Bottle trap wont seal at basin level

    Your trap slides inside the outlet, your rubber seal and nut sit on the outlet to receive the trap ,should be straight forward.
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    Double Glazed units for Acoustic sound reduction

    Try looking at magnaseal. That should sort all your issues. Hope this helps.
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    Painting UPVC Windows???

    Check out, Northwest spray. Will give you more info. Hope this helps
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    Oak pocket doors

    Do you have central heating?
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    Need help removing stain on worktop

    How weird is that, is must be a sign!
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    Need help removing stain on worktop

    Sorry Hadago, sent you the wrong link!
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    Damp patches in bottom corner of windows. Problem found. Repair advice

    It’s getting in somewhere and running down the frame line. Have you checked around the top of the window?
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    Replacement Sealed Double Glazing Unit for uPVC Front Door

    Ok Ezio, you’ve got all the details then. 660 x 680 toughened 4/20/4 silver bar . The only thing to choose is the obscure design. Just a tip when fitting place the glass unit on packers and not the door frame itself. Good luck.
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    Replacement Sealed Double Glazing Unit for uPVC Front Door

    Don’t do it. Your door glass is a toughened glass unit it will be 4/20/4 making it 28 mm the standard size these days. You cannot just replace the broken side the unit comes complete. Any local glass or glazing company will supply and fit for about £85.00. Your other option is to fit a plastic...
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