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    Gutters and downpipes

    I'm replacing my house gutters as they have faded. The existing gutters and downpipes are Osma squareline with square downpipes. The downpipes are 61mm square. Apart from Osma, does anyone else manufacture 61mm square downpipes? The vast majority are 65mm square Or does anyone manufacture a...
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    Paint for exterior car port ceiling

    Good question, it looks like a type of exterior plasterboard but difficult to tell as it's already painted - it may be plywood though!!
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    Paint for exterior car port ceiling

    I have a exterior car port with a white matt emulsion ceiling which needs repainting. But what paint do I use? The ceiling is outside so is subject to hot and cold weather extremes and airbourne moisture, such as mist or fog, but it does not get direct rainfall on it. Will a standard interior...
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    Air admittance valve (AAV)

    No problem. Smell is definitely from the loft.
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    Air admittance valve (AAV)

    Are you saying that fitting an AAV to each stack wouldn't work or is there a regulation that states one must vent through the roof? Just trying to understand the background to your answer.
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    Air admittance valve (AAV)

    Hi, my house has 3 soils stack pipes, one for each toilet. One, for the downstairs toilet, is boxed-in so I assume it has an AAV fitted. The other 2 soil pipes vent in to the loft space. We are experiencing some smell issues and hope that AAV's will solve the problem. My questions is, can I fit...
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    Best technique for applying sealant to skirting

    I have to seal the join between new skirting and the wall. I'm going to use acrylic sealant but would like to know the best technique for applying and smoothing the sealant. I'm dreading the job!!! Previously, I have got in to a real mess when trying to get a smooth join and have resorted to...
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    Low Energy Downlighters

    Thanks all for your comments. Ban-all-sheds - I've read with interest your comments on downlighters in other posts and I know your not a fan, but i'm intrigued to know why you questioned my comment about them having to be fire rated? Thanks
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    Low Energy Downlighters

    I'm looking to install low energy downlighters in my kitchen / dining room and was wondering if anyone could recommend a light fitting? It has to be fire rated, with chrome bezel. Alternatively, has anyone used these and are they any good...
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