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Hi Can anyone give me some suggestions to help stop the damp problem as shown in photo This is a front porch, half brick, half glass, more like a conservatory style than a porch, reasonable size - and got this problem on all outside walls Thanks

Hi Have a few roof tiles that need replacing, cracked/damaged etc Can someone help me identify what these type of tiles are called, to make it easier for me to find replacements? and possibly recommend where I can get them (I am located near Norwich) Many thanks

hi I have finlock gutters which have been lined with one piece aluminium liner - which seems to have cured all my problems etc Just wondering if you can paint the underside of the gutters to improve appearance / water proofness etc If so what paint can I use? Thanks

hi I have a condensation issue in one room, getting wet patches at top of wall/coving Recently had roof and gutter repaired so it is not a leak - also checked above and is dry - so definitely seems to be condensation If I have window open in room then is okay - but window can't be left...

Hi Would welcome some advice on best way to solve damp issues like shown in photo below please Thanks

Hi I have concrete (finlock?) gutters and am looking into getting them lined, as have various damp issues in places round top of my walls I have come across two different products which both seem to be recommended - just wondered if anyone had used these or has any comments to make on them...

Hi I have concrete gutteting as shown in photo - think it is called finlock although may be wrong I have no major issues with it, but a couple of small areas of damp inside level with the guttering - so think it could probably do with being resealed/relined I have done lots of research...

ref this thread = //www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/replaced-st6400-with-st9420c-and-dt92e-optimum-settings.301496/ Would having the wrong boiler cycle rate and min on/off times have caused any problems? Basically found that these settings were set to the default for a gas boiler not a...

Hi Have just replaced a problematic Honeywell ST6400 with a sundial RF Pack 2 (ST9420C and DT92E) Other than obviously setting my chosen times is there any other settings I should be changing, or are all the defaults okay? such as cycle rate, min off/on time, optimum start, stop, dealyed...

Hi Have just replaced a faulty Honeywell ST6400 with a new ST9420C with DTS92E wireless room thermostat Other than fitting it and setting times for heating/water and minimum temp on thermostat - is there any other settings I need to change now I am using a room thermostat? Only reason I...

After lots and lots of research on google and reading advice from this and other forums Please comment on which one I should go for:- 1) Samsung SRD-450 - http://www.samsung-security.com/products/video-recording-and-management/dvr/4-channel/SRD-450.aspx 2) Avtech AVC794C -...

Hi Have recently bought 4 cameras, cables and a DVR from a well-known online company, but am not happy with the DVR as it doesn't do all they said it should - so thinking of returning it and getting a different model - am happy with the cameras etc, so just the DVR I think to replace...

Hi I am trying to remove a securitech 700L alarm system from my house as have now fitted CCTV instead I have isolated power to the circuit board, but when I disconnect the backup battery the alarm on the outside of the house sounds Firstly how is the outside alarm powered? as it only...

Hi, have a small crack/gap between outside foundation wall and my path which runs around 3 sides of house Also having issue with ants getting in, and think some of this may be cause Suggestions on filling the gap? can I just mix up some instant concrete and fill the gap? it is only about...

Hi I have an oil fired boiler with the honeywell st6400c controller When I press the extra hour button to get just a hour of heat in evening it turns on then immediately off again, if I keep pressing it, eventually it will stay on Any thoughts please?

Hi I have just bought a house and the central heating boiler is in the garage stood on wooden blocks When it was serviced recently the chap said it really shouldn't be stood on blocks, but should have a concrete pad built underneath instead Just wanted an opinion on this, as it is stood...