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    Type of door/gate lock

    Hi all, I am after a lock that automatically locks when swung shut but requires a key from both sides to open, Can't find anything anywhere surely they do one Cheers for all the help Jay
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    boiler playing up after rad removal

    hi all, so i drained the central heating system to remove a rad and valves, no the boiler will not work properly, the boil swithes on and heats up to 75 degrees with in a few seconds then turns off takes about 30sec to cool to 35 degrees then re fires back up to 75 degrees and continues...
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    Installing upvc window

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone has a good link to a guid to installing double glazing, I have got the new window already just need a guide to follow to install Cheers for any help Jay
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    connecting foundations

    hi all, need to put a small foundation strip next to existing foundations which is the best meothrd of connecting the two together all i was going to do is rough up the smooth edges of the existing foundations fix some rebar into the existing with HILTI kemfix and pour is this...
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    rsj / ub / lintle type info

    hi all, i want replace a lintle thats not very well installed and after some information on types the lintle is spanning a 3mtr gap in the onsuit, it is suporting the edge of the gable end (bungalow) so not much weight at all house the support will be surported on a single skin brick...
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    central heating route

    hi all i am running new feeds to the rads in my extension (old) i am running 22 hep20 to the manifold and 15mm hep20 to the rads is there a reason that route (pic) 2 would be more efficant than route 1 and will the difference be felt and noticed as route 1 will be a thousand times eaiser...
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    underground soil pipe

    hi all, need to install a new soil pipe run, is going into the existing manhole 90 degrees to the flow okay?? see picture for clarification, and i right in thinking the the fall for such a pipe is 1:40? will i need to install some kind of pea single under the pipe or on top of it...
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    Large shed / outbuilding

    Hi all, We are going to build a quite large wooden framed outbuilding in our garden, We are going to lay a concrete base that is 2inchs above ground level For the base a was thinking of 3x2 sole plates fixed directly to the slab (2" height 3" wide then spanning 2"x2" inbetween...
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    Out building

    Hi all, We are going to build a quite large wooden framed outbuilding in our garden, We are going to lay a concrete base that is 2inchs above ground level For the base a was thinking of 3x2 sole plates fixed directly to the slab (2" height 3" wide then spanning 2"x2" inbetween 400centers...
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    Water damage from neighbours?

    Hi all, My neighbour has a flat roofed porch and the water run off is running into the void between the house bricks, This has caused all the plaster and wood on my window to rot, and god knows what other damage Would the damage to my property be covered by his insurance or would I...
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    Roofing felt

     Post subject: Roof tileing feltPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:36 pm  Newly registered Member Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:25 pm Posts: 3 Has thanked: 0 times Been thanked: 0 times Hi all, Need to replace some felt under my roof tiles just a couple of questions 1) what felt do I need...
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    loft structal support

    hi, i have just bought my first house well bungalow has loads of probleams i expect all new houses have the main issue i have is my loft should look like this crude drawing but the prviouse owner has cut the red sections out and the roof is starting to separate from the house :( i know i can...
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    making my garage a kids den?? regs and permission.

    i have an external garage it already has power ect i just want to lay a carpet put a sofa and a TV in there for the kids to use. 1 do i need planning permission 2 do i need to follow regs or can i just do it regards jay
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