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    UPVC Window Reveals - Damp Patches bottom corner

    Thanks for your reply DHFrames :) Looking into the gap between the sill and the frame, there doesn't appear to be any sealant that I can see, however, I wasn't entirely sure if this gap should be sealed or not - As this could affect the drainage paths on the frame? Can I just run a bead of...
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    UPVC Window Reveals - Damp Patches bottom corner

    hello, I live in a 1950 semi and recently started decorating the spare bedroom. The plaster was in a fairly bad state so i had the room re-skimmed just before Christmas. Since doing so, I've noticed damp patches appearing in the bottom concerns of both window reveals when it has been...
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    Internal leaf cavity wall crack

    Thanks for your reply - It makes perfect sense. Would i be therefore best to contact a building surveyor to get a full inspection of the cracks and their advise on how to address them? Thanks
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    Internal leaf cavity wall crack

    I forgot to add one important bit of information, there is a loft conversion about (done in the early 90s from what I know). I don't know if or what modifications were made to the roof internally, as far as I know none were made, but I can't be sure. The ceiling joists run to meet that wall.
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    Internal leaf cavity wall crack

    Hello, I've lived in my 1950s semi for just under 5 years now. Throughout this time there has been a couple of cracks in the spare room (back wall of the house that meets the party wall) visible through the wall paper. Nothing was noted in the full survey I had done back when I purchased...
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    Cracked floor tiles - Slab joint

    Hello, When we purchased our hose a couple of years ago, we had a line of cracked tiles in the hallway. I'm in the process of decorating the hallway and have decided to address the cracked tiles. Today, I've remove the 3 cracked tiles and have found the root cause of the cracking. It...
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    LPG Gas Bottle (indoors?) - Options for Kitchen Hob

    hi, We are in the process of moving into a house that isnt supplied by mains gas. My girlfriend is set on getting a range cooker, but doesnt want to go with a ceramic electric top. I've looked into induction and the power requirements are massive! i calculated a maximum load of 72amps...
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