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    Cost of warm deck roof

    Hi, I really hope someone can help with this. We need to insulate above a bedroom extension which currently has a sound, but uninsulated flat roof. The size of the roof is approx 12sqm and we have been quoted £2350 for a warm deck, which is approximately £196sqm. There is a high 'lip' around...
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    Cost of warm deck

    Hi, I really hope someone can help with this. We need to insulate above a bedroom extension which currently has a sound, but uninsulated flat roof. The size of the roof is approx 12sqm and we have been quoted £2350 for a warm deck, which is approximately £196sqm. There is a high 'lip' around...
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    Stud wall or Brick wall?

    Hi, I am about to block up a set of internal French doors. I was wondering if I should build a stud wall (with appropriate sound-proofing) or a brick/block wall? I would like to know which would be cheaper (but still give appropriate sound-proofing). The two rooms will both have TV's in them...
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    Replace failed double glazing with single?

    Hi, I bought a house with good condition wooden windows, but most of the sealed units had failed. Without wanting to replace the entire windows, and understanding about the problems of double glazing units and wooden frames (too small rebate, no drainage etc) I am wary to just replace the...
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    How do I insulate my flat roof

    I have a bedroom with was a 1960s extension above an unheated garage. The specs are as follows: 3 external walls (probably single brick but not sure), recently refelted flat roof, and unheated garage below. I want to insulate as it gets very cold, but don't know the best approach. I do not...
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    Cement pointing is too grey

    Hi, I have recently patched-in an area on crazy paving in my garden, and think I have used the wrong sand (I was advised to use sharp sand and grey cement). The cement has dried but is pure grey in colour, whereas the existing pointing is a sandier colour. I don't think a dye was used...
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    Help with a bumpy lawn

    I have a large(ish) lawn that is quite bumpy when you walk on it, although it looks flat from the house, so no major slopes etc. The turf is in good condition, very green and grows well, so rather than the expense/hassle of laying new turf, I had an idea to mechanically dig up the existing...
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