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    Planning for spring. Hardwood floor and glue removal

    Had hardwood floor laid when extension was built in 2023 and planks started to form deform/warp in 6 months or so. So decided to get rid of it, remove the glue and lay tiles instead (dont want to risk with wood again). Any advice on glue removal ? Tools ? Chemicals ? Or how much could be for...
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    What do i need for 3sqm+ front porch ?

    Id like a bigger than 3sqm front porch, probably 5.5 (2 x. 2.7) with a small window. So how do i get permission for that ? What paperwork is needed ? Thx !
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    Need idea for damp proofing.

    Hi all. Gonna replace the patio slabs and cement again the circled area. Was wondering what i can put between cement and wall to stop damp going through (as a precaution). Like DAMPLAS damp proof course ? Will then cement stay/stick to it or just gonna stay there loose ? Thx !
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    Best option for cover

    Need something cheap but not paper thin to cover that area. Around 380cm x 230cm. Any ideas please ?
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    Need a plan for electric UFH

    Will be ripping hardwood floor out (around 20 square metres) and installing tiles with electric UFH with thermostat/app control What is the best setup/what do i need to make it max efficient ? Well, tiles of course. Then UFH undeneath (any recommendations )? What needs to go between concrete...
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    Opinion on this gap in sliding doors

    Got 3m double sliding doors (1.5m each). Right one, when closed, has no gaps to the frame, all looks good, but u can see when bottom reaches the frame, top still has a little gap before reaching the frame. Opinions please. Thx in advance
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    Q on electric ufh ...

    Had wooden floor installed in my new extension (6m x 4m) and planks warped after sometime. Dont want to risk it again with wooden floor, so decided to install porcelain tiles. Was told they would be really cold and unpleasant even with socks so advised me to install electric UFH. Planning to buy...
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    Q on electric UFH

    Had wooden floor installed in my new extension (6m x 4m) and planks warped after sometime. Dont want to risk it again with wooden floor, so decided to install porcelain tiles. Was told they would be really cold and unpleasant even with socks so advised me to install electric UFH. Planning to buy...
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    Smell in the bathroom

    Not sure if im posting in the correct forum, but gonna try here: Im at my wits' end with this: Basically i have a funny smell in the bathroom appearing on and off throughout the day. There are no leaks, no blockages and it is felt strongest under the bath. Had it first time at the beginning of...
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    Can i use this on fibre glass roof to ...

    Got a bit of water pooling right on the edge, can i use this to raise the level to make it flat...ter and stop pooling ? Or is there anything ... better ? Thx !
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    Rad slow to heat up fully

    Got extension built and new verical radiator installed (Brenton flat double panel 1800 x 600). The TRV is bottom right, lockshield - bottom left. When heating up, top right starts to feel warm, bottom left still cold. Later on, top right is very very hot, while bottom right not cold, but luke...
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    how to increase hot water flow in upstairs bathroom.

    The hot water pressure is quite weak in upstairs bathroom and it doesnt hold the temperature: goes hot - warm - hot - warm etc. I'd like to change shower head into big round one, but i doubt id get a proper water flow through it. The perfect scenario would be to be able to install big round...
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    boiler not right

    hi this is my boiler: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/Negerove/20130121_174639.jpg in a heating mode (the amber light came on eventually) When heating is not needed anymore, we turn the small switch (in a middle of a picture) to the right and boiler stops working, all lights off. If...
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    couple really annoying plumming problems

    1. hot water tap in a kitchen. when i open the tap a little bit, the water runs slowly, when i open a little bit more, at certain point it shoots the water and the vibration starts. in order to stop it, have to open tap more, or close a little bit. it only occurs in a kitchen. really really...
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