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Had a new combi boiler fitted 2 years ago and works well. however, for the last few months there is a fairly rapid hammering sound each time the boiler kicks in to maintain room temperature. The noise permeates through the house but is loudest in a particular upstairs bedroom beneath the...

I want to replace a radiator with a same size new one ( 600x800)and new valves. The problem is that there is only a limited access of 6" of pipe rising up to the rad through the floor and compression fittings need to be used on this pipe. It is not possible to lift floorboards to alter /...

I am receiving up to 30 junk mails daily. Most purport to be wanting to give me a job or save me cash but many are just filth. Is there any way I can stop this nonsense? I am using Hotmail. kevin

I need to fit isolation valves into H&C water supplies to shower. There are basically two types ; an emergency valve ( with valve handle) and a service valve that is operated with a screwdriver. Both are the same price and appear to do the same job - or am I missing something? is there any...

I need to remove a right angled bend pan connector in bathroom pvc soil pipe and replace it with a straight coupling in order to move toilet. It feels as though the joint is glued. Would it normally be glued and should it be glued and how could I remove it please?

Hello, can anyone help? My house was built in the 1970`s during the worldwide copper shortage. Stainless steel " RADWELD" piping was used throughout using normal compression fittings. My question is, can I use pushfit fittings on these pipes? or will they leak? many thanks kev

I am building a front porch and although I can get any UPVC door width made to measure, can anyone tell me what is an ideal width for a front door - and why? My existing UPVC door frame is approx. 950mm but door opening width only 780mm. When I checked some of my neighbours front door frame...

can anyone advise how best to locate wooden stud joist behind plasterboard without drilling thousands of holes. I have tried tapping and listening for change of sound, also tried to measure plaster board size but so far all unsuccessful. many thanks kev

I have built a lean to roof on my extention. I am planning to fit fascia board on gables and individual dry verge caps ?? rather than single length. My questions are 1 do I still need to fit cement boards beneath baton ends about 50mm out from bickwork and mortar the baton ends or do I...

Can anyone please advise? Do I need to strap pattern Rafters to each new gable on my small lean to extention? I thought I only needed to strap the wall plate down that the rafters will sit on. My extention is approx. 3m x 2m and single storey. If it is necessary , what is the method please. kevin

Hi, can anyone advise on inserting batts into the cavity where additional wall ties around windows and doors etc are less than 450mm apart vertically. On the face of it it seems that I need to cut horizontal slots into the batts and slide them sideways. Any advice appreciated.Thank you

Members 33 posts Posted Today, 08:07 AM Hello, I have two related questions that I need advice about please. I am building a downstairs bathroom extention. The property has been extended previously. The attached diagram will show the approx positions of all drain pipes below ground. Can...

Is it necessary to mortar perpends on Celcon foundation blocks? I can see that on wet ground it would allow water out rather than dam it in but does not mortaring weaken the structure in any way? many thanks

Am building a small extension with a lean to roof. What space should be between centres on rafters and also ceiling joists centres please ?

Do I need to use vertical damp proof course when using wall starter kit? All the pictures I see suggest that it is not used. What is the building reg on this? thanks kev

I need to connect new toilet drain to existing exclusive drain ( 110mm pvc) and hence the need for an inspection chamber. The problem is the proximity to the wall wont allow it. An alternative is to connect at a shared 160mm drain a little further away but still on my property. My question is...

I am building an extention and have been told that my new windows need to be set back into the cavity and secured by straps into the inner leaf of brickwork. This is to prevent cold bridging. What kind of straps do I need and how would they be fitted without being on view?

Am building small extension under the permitted development scheme. In order to save on Architect fees, I wonder if I could submit simple but accurate self drawn plans ( without sophisticated software) for the building control dept. Can anyone advise on this and any help on doing so would be...

Hi, am planning to build small groundfloor extension toilet and shower. I have been told that all new builds containing toilets must have wheelchair access. Does this apply to an extension? I cannot see the point in having wider doors and room if the rest of the house doesn't accommodate...

Hi, planning to build small porch on front door. It will be 3 sides of window frames ( including door) sitting on a dwarf wall. My question is, does the roof sit on top of the frames or can I reinforce the corners with anything to take the weight, any help or advice appreciated