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    timber warped in partition

    1970s house we have knocked around approx 20 years ago and repartitioned inside. Slowly refurbing. the rough sawn 4x2 timbers used for partitioning weren't very good and have warped so the walls aren't straight. e.g one wall i've stripped back there is a bow of 10mm in the middle from the...
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    Roof covering for roof terrace for foot traffic?

    We have an existing roof terrace, I believe put in 30 years ago. Its got a thick bitumen coating but its not in the best of condition, there as been water getting in and patched up and needs renewing What are the best options for a covering if its taken off and reboarded? not clear what the...
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    Is fitting UFH Manifold straight forward?

    Is fitting a manifold straight forward? if so any recommendations on the make / Type or guides? I can't see anything that detailed on youtube on a full installation. I've replaced the timber floor in my kitchen, and as part of that put in 15mm JG Pex barrier pipe for the first zone (Have...
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    3 Phase Meter Query - usage on each phase?

    With prices going up, I'm trying to get a better understanding of the electricity usage around the building at different times. We have a 3 phase smart meter, but is there a way to get usage on each phase? Each phase feeds into its own fuse board. If not its just going round with a power...
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    Secure Meter Cupboard access?

    We run a small hotel, 3 phase supply Having had someone in to do an updated H&S report and Fire risk assessment, both highlight the unlocked cupboard door which gives access to the electric meter / main consumer unit which is in a public area. It's a regular full size door giving access. The...
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    Protecting Oak Worktop from Gas Hob and Heat marks

    In the new kitchen we have an oak worktop and a flush fitted duel fuel Hob. its been coated with osmo oil, but after a few months use we are noticing the wood is darkening (not massively but it is noticeable) close to the gas burner. Its a pretty powerful gas burner - 6kw according to the...
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    Garden remodel / Heavy Clay soil / Artificial grass

    Garden has a lot of clay soil. The old patio near the house is too high (over the inside ground level and when I've dug a channel round, it often fills with water when it rains so either the water table is very high or very poor drainage. I wanted to lay down a new patio and then artificial...
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    Good Landlord Boiler?

    I have a small 3 bed house, 8 rads 1 bathroom. I want to have the 15 year potterton combi replaced and have read Viessmann are very reliable as they have steel heat exchanges. I've found a couple of gas installers who locally who install all the known brands (but don't list viessmann) Which...
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    Internal water pipes - worth increasing pipe sizes to boiler?

    Hot water at home, previous owner has had the loft cold water tank taken out and unvented cylinder / boiler put in on the ground floor. The supply T's off around the building with a 15mm pipe going to to the loft (where tanks been removed) and back down as 15mm pipework and then to 22mm just...
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    recommendations for ufh pipe - 300m rolls?

    Hi, Any recommendations for suppliers of pipe for underfloor heating? Obviously a few online, different pipes different prices, but any particular recommendations? I think I need approx 3-400m of pipe for 4 zones and am happy to buy a big roll so I can get the pipes in the floor as i renovate...
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    Worth Putting Underfloor heating in the kitchen?

    I've just replaced the joists in the kitchen (uneven floor due to now repaired structural issue). The kitchen was gutted and I have a new one to go in. The Area is 4.4m x 5.6m but a U shape as it has a structural wall down the middle. We're going to have either tiles or possible laminate down...
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    unsure what the finish will be... Replace kitchen timber floor with.... ?

    Due to issues its hard to explain, the kitchen timber floor has to come up and be replaced. It cant be over boarded. We're not sure of the finish - laminate or tiled, probably with underfloor heating. How would others do this floor? Ply / chipboard, combination of both, leveling compound on top?
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    Can you replace 630x630 manhole cover with a 600x600 ?

    Hi, I want to replace some block paving at the front. There is a 630x630 clark galvanised metal manhole cover on the side. I'm wanting to put in a recessed manhole cover and make it look tidier but can only find 600x600. Obviously the size isn't the same. Is there something else that can go on...
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    Cracks in wall / subsidance. trees Not that far from property

    Hi, I've noticed some cracks in a double story extension built some time ago, I'm reliably told by the pervious owner who was the niece of a builder, who owned, built the extension and lived in the property previously - 40 years between them. I did put it down to some settling of the building...
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    Exterior wood repair query - cracking / linseed oil

    Wondered if anyone had experience or renewing outdoor wood with linseed oil? We have some wooden railings on a balcony which have gone grey, very weathered, cracked and have been given no tlc for many years. it's probably 12m of railings / spindles to do. I've been told linseed oil will bring...
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    Backhoe / digger for garden? Poor drainage, messy garden, limited access

    Hi I have moved and now have an unloved 120ft garden, poor clay soil and drainage issues. When it's hot, the soil starts cracking, its not overgrown as such probably because the compacted clay soil has made it difficult for anything to take. I know it needs a lot of time and work, and that...
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    Hot water system, tank / secondary return query

    Hi, Is it right that when the secondary return pump is off, when you run hot water, it runs from the tank, and without the secondary return pump, when the tank hot water is finished you just get cold water? i.e the incoming water won't run through the boiler to heat it back up? Some of the...
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    Bathroom floor reboarding query

    Hi bathroom floor I did a patch up job with knackered joists a decade ago but redoing it properly this time. I've properly straightened / strengthed / sisters the joists after taking up the floor The question is should just put the 18mm ply iv bought on top, or relay the floorboards and then...
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    Strengthen a split timber ridge beam?

    Old Loft conversion done 40 years ago with Dorma. No Steel, all timber construction. Loft room needed refurbishing, don't think it's ever been done since it was constructed so stripped the room back. A few problems to sort outThere is a chunky timber ridge beam (in red on the uploaded drawing)...
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    Better soundproofing 4" timber partition vs 4" blocks

    Hi, I need to partition a room off. the room isn't huge so space is at a premium. I know there isn't much in it, but wanted to know what offers better soundproofing - 4" blocks plastered or 4" timber studwork with plasterboard ? Thanks in advance
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