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    Seal gap between tap wall plate and wall

    Hello, I have a garden tap fitted with a wallplate that is connected to the kitchen on the inside wall. Currently having a kitchen re-done, and this copper pipe has been pushed out slightly, leaving a gap between plate and wall. The brick wall is rendered. This is the wallplate+tube...
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    Lockshield valve leaking - what to replace?

    Hello, to do some plastering work, I've isolated and drained one radiator from my pressurised central heating system with combi boiler. After reconnecting it and re-pressurising however, the lockshield valve is leaking at the connection to the radiator. I removed it again and noticed this old...
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    Roof tile vents: membrane needs cutting?

    We are getting a new roof installed with breathable membrane under the roof tiles. I'm using one of these in-line tile vents: https://klober.co.uk/roof-ventilation/roof-vents/in-line-tile-vents/p/15x9-tile-vent Do I need to cut a hole in the membrane directly underneath the vent? I assume not...
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    Insulation for pitched roof WITHOUT loft space

    I have a pitched roof in a two-up two-down Victorian house which has a cross-section as the attached sketch. A picture in the loft for scale. In the main loft area (not a conversion), I will be placing 100mm Rockwool (or similar product) between ceiling joists and 170mm laid on top...
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    Pitched Roof renewal - how to satisfy BRegs?

    Hello, we have a Victorian terraced house and are considering a roof renewal which includes replacing roof tiles, flashings, membrane and battens. The roof tile replacement is like-for-like and the roof is pitched. I understand that we may need to apply for a BReg inspection, as the roof...
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