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    90s house various cracks

    Hi, Looking at a 90s detached house and have spotted various cracks. 1. Internal garage wall - cracks in block ref images marked up in blue. Speaking to a friend, it's been suggested these could be thermal but nothing to worry about. When querying the seller, was told these were present...
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    Buying house - ground level bricks worn

    Hi again, Another post on house purchase - different topic, but same 90s house if you end up reading my other posts. Ref attached images, under marked up blue line. There appears heavy staining and wear to bricks near ground level. I suspect this is due in one of the images, fall of patio...
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    Buying early 90s house - mortar pointing

    Hi, we're looking at a house built early 90s. Have noticed the brick mortar pointing in parts of the property filled worn / removed over time. Example images attached a. side elevation upper part of wall b. Rear extension (though likely original build) marked up in blue lines where...
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    Heating Controls - which brand

    Hi, Our heating engineer is suggesting to use IFLO branded heating controls? I have been told they are, they are made by LifeStyle - but I have not heard of LifeStyle either - just Drayton LifeStyle... Can any one shed light on this IFLO brand. I have the option to pay £75 and go for...
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    Terraced house alarm system

    Hi, We want to get an alarm system fitted and someone has recommended a scantronic alarm system. The specific system was the ION16 with multiple PIRs, door contacts and window shock sensors. Are these good? Also what other brands should I be going for when getting quotes? What...
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    WB 18RI or Vallaint 418

    Further to my previous thread Im almost decided to go for a new open vented system. Baxi is another option but I've heard a few bad things about them. Which of the stated boilers would you suggest and why?
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    OV Cylinder - best type and material?

    As per the subject title, what are the best OV cylinders to go for and which is better out of copper and stainless steel?
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    New Central Heating / Hot Water system

    Hi, Have a 3 bedroom midterrace house with two double rooms and one box room. Two rooms downstairs with one to be converted to a bedroom - this is why the current back boiler will need to go. We current have a 450x900 cylinder. 6 people in the house and approx will be having 9 rads. Hot...
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