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    Extending and insulating an existing Lean to

    Hi, Thanks for the advice. Calling it a conservatory is a rather complementary comment :D I have access to drains via the side of the existing lean to, if I take it down and put in new footings, I will be too close to the boundry; I will need to run the drains under the new building...
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    Have i got subsidence

    I agree with Ossy, taking out the tree could be worse. Didn't know about the crack monitor, if you can get one cheaply, then use that. Less chance of accidental breakage compared to glass
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    Have i got subsidence

    For peace of mind, I suggest getting some strips of glass about 1 inch wide and 5 inches long from a local glazier, the thinner the better. If you can't find glass, try cutting an old mirror with a tile or glass cutter. Be careful and use the right protection. Next use something like grab...
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    cavity wall insulation installers

    I had mine done recently by the Mark Group. it is a detached 2 story building, I paid for it, though they are doing loads for E.On for free for thouse over 60. I think the cost was £140. The guys came on time, were very professional. Did the job quickly and efficiently, even filled the holes...
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    Extending and insulating an existing Lean to

    Bit of a complicated one, please bear with me and ask if I don't make my self clear. I have a single skin lean too on the side of the house, accessed from the kitchen. It has a corrugated ploycarbonate roof held up by wooden beams supported on wooden supports that have been fastened...
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    uPVC Door Lock options

    This is exactly what I am after! Has anyone seen these on sale?
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    uPVC Door Lock options

    So any sugestions?
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    uPVC Door Lock options

    So all I have to replace is the existing barrel? Next question. Where would be a good place to buy a good one from? I live near Blackburn, never seen anything like it in my local B&Q and unfortunately there are not a lot of decent specialist merchants in this area.
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    Quick, cheap and dirty way to draftproof aluminium windows

    I've had a crap day at work, BT have wasted 1/2 of it. I was down in the dumps trying to fix a door problem when I stumbled on this post. I can't stop laughing at your comment. Thanks. :lol:
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    Tracks for sliding wardrobe doors

    Where can I buy these from? I've googled till I am blue in the face with no Joy
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    uPVC Door Lock options

    Hi, having recently moved home, we find we have a upvc door that requires the handle to be lifted and then the key turned to lock the door, from BOTH sides. Now I have a few issues with this type of lock and would like to replace it with something more practical and similar to the YALE /...
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