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Perhaps some pictures... You certainly DO NOT want to be killing anything off. You'll never get anything to grow on it again. If the area is generally level then I'd simply dress with a thin layer of topsoil mixed with grass seed. If not level / flat and has various undulations then fill with...

Oooo. Good point, not noticed that. It was previously coated in Thompsons 10 year roof seal. I'd put a couple of coats on a couple of years back but they'd started to blister. I did however have a a couple of areas where I'd tried to resolve the suspected leaking at board edges, by using an...

What does Google say? Or RHS or Monty Don?

Not read the online data sheet, I will look at this. I was just going off what was on the side of the tin. I think the problem is, that I'm laying it on thicker than the 1mm. Also, covering it up isn't possible unless I can make it totally water-tight. It's a 'very' flat roof and puddles...

Always place noggins to suit board edges. Edges of plasterboard everywhere should be supported. You can obviously have them placed as one noggin to overlap two board edges. I tend to always fit boards vertically as well.

Yeah, you're right. It was just something that I came across and couldn't believe the price! I guess that they don't sell many and add a mark-up. Saw the same thing on AliExpress for £15.00

That's brilliant. I assume, all lying down?

How long should a 'thicker than 1mm' coat of Thomsons one-coat take to dry, before being safe for rain? I applied according to the instructions; "can be applied to moist surfaces" and "is rain-proof immediately". However, what I didn't appreciate was; "ponded water should not be allowed to stand...

Can anyone point me in the direction of a bag or holder for sealant tubes? I currently use a bag but it's not very successful as they fall about and the nozzles get bent. Something that I just grab and stick in the back of the car. I've seen many online but they all seem to be a fixed type, for...

You don't think that after 20yrs+ he may have fixed the issue? :-)

Unless you're doing it yourself, you really are bound by whatever your local installers will do. I would have thought that it could be done, assuming like for like, with access reaching out of the window. But then I am not a boiler installer :-)

My system is now 10yrs old and I am informed that the sensors heads should be replaced. The original installer company no longer exists and the co that I use for the annual testing has quoted me ~£1k for 10no. units. I have seen them available for ~£30 each and so no idea where they get their...

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I don't disagree at all. I bought mine second-hand for £80, door with frame, panes and lock with keys though. :)

Yes a DIYer could do it. I've done one. If you're asking then I'd suggest probably not and you'd be best to get a trades-person in. They know what they're doing without all of the research plus, would have the tools to hand, could probably get hold of materials cheaper than a DIYer and more...

It may be that join at fault although never come across that before. I see no reason why you can't run some sealant along it. You may find it is just the sheer quantity if rainwater being too much for the drainage holes and overflowing inwards. Due to door seals, door adjustment leaking of the...

So sorry for your loss xx

You sometimes find that people run sealant along the base of the door, not realising that they are blocking the drainage outlet. to the OP, Can you post a pic of the outside face inc cill / step.

Is the blue circle shown in the pic, internal? It's just that it looks like an external step. With regards water not fully exiting through the holes, you may find that they are blocked. You can try poking a wire or pipe-cleaner in from both inside and out. Be careful not to get it stuck. Or, get...

I assume you have something like this? See the screw-thread at the back of the fitting. You may be lucky in that the pipe and all pieces are still attached and the fitting has simply come loose and slid to the side. Slide the silver bit, with the black rubber grommet, to the side until centred...