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    New plastered wall leaking?!

    Afternoon All, This is a new plastered wall done in our place. The wall with the white filler on it is former external wall (granite) and the joining wall is plasterboard onto studs. It was plastered a week ago, and has still not dried out, and have since seen this weird leak coming through...
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    Worcester free star 8000 life with 2 zone valves

    Morning all, We are having renovations done and adding ufh in kitchen. I would like this to have its own zone controlled by a thermostat, independent of the rest of the heating in the house. Currently we have green star 8000 life fitted at the start of the year, controlled with rf room stat...
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    Various small items - breeze block issues

    Morning all, Have just stripped out a wall lining to be found with this. Looks like damp to me? We also have a crack by a lintel - should I be concerned about these and what would be the right course of action?
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    Press fit fitting onto imperial pipe

    Morning all, I know using compression fittings on imperial pipe, specific imperial olives have to be used. Question is - will metric press fit fittings be ok on imperial pipe? Thanks
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    Replacing existing 30 year old double glazing - worth it?

    Afternoon All, Recently moved into a house which needs a bit of work. Property has existing double glazing which is around 30 years old, and seems in reasonable condition ie no drafts, no condensation, although there are some cosmetic signs of age, yellowing and some stiff mechanisms. We are...
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    Removal of chimney

    I am looking to have a chinmney removed, and the roof slated over at the point the exisiting chimney penetrates the roof. Could anyone give me an indication of amount of man hours involved in this / scaffold / general idea of costs?
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    Potential Wet Rot

    Evening All, Having just bought a property and have had a company in to give an overall survey of the property with regards to damp. To give the big picture - We have a couple of issues as to sources of moisture in the house and this has led to some timbers becoming wet, and a great big...
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