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I am hoping somebody can give some advice about the potential consequences of artexing over artex. I recently had a leak from a shower which resulted in staining to a ceiling below, this was referred to a loss adjuster who stated the ceiling should be scraped, skimmed and re-artexed. The...

Had this product for 8 years and never a problem. Now tumbles but the "dry" button lights up for a few seconds then goes out; if you open door immediately there is heat so it is working for a short period of time. Leave it to run and there is no more heat in the drum. Any ideas as to what...

Many thanks for your comprehensive reply, Richard C. To answer your questions, it is a stud wall and I'm sure he has used ordinary plasterboard (but I am also sure the plasterboard that was removed was not Moisture Resistant PB!-as I said was a new build in 2002 by Bryant Homes and they put in...

Mant thanks for your reply, Richard C. Replaced it with what? Replaced a 4 upstand plastic tray with a stone resin tray, shower is in a corner so 2 sides are against the walls. This was a new-build so I guess builders used cheapest tray they could. It appears that the water had got underneath...

Recently had shower tray replaced-plumber removed old tray and row of tiles above the tray. He found that the plaster board had been impregnated with water and replaced some of the board. A check under tray has shown that water is leaking behind the tiles, mastic seal to tray is ok. Have...

Hope two posts in one day is OK? Want to try to clear up problems before winter sets in. Have a problem after using my shower and occasionally after hot water taps. After using shower a quite loud buzzing starts up and last's for about 10 minutes, sometimes stops and starts up again, sometimes...

many thanks-will give it a try.

I have just noticed that a bleed valve is weeping on a double radiator in my bathroom. Seemed to happen after I bled radiators before winter switch on. Have tried opening valve and closing as tightly without straining thread (had one shear on me so am very careful). The radiator is a Myson...

Hi gcol Many thanks will give that a try!

Recently had my kitchen/hall tiled with travertine. One tile has developed a hole about the size of a 5p piece. I'm unsure what to use to fill the hole-any ideas anyone?