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Hi all Kitchen mixer tap with 1/4 turn taps keeps dripping for 5-10 seconds after turning off the hot tap. I've replaced the tap cartridge and removed the spout and given it a good clean. The spout still drips but only on the hot tap. What could be the issue? As it's only the hot tap I...

Hi all Putting in a metal bike shed and preparing the paving slab base. Will I need to out a damp proof membrane down and if so whereabouts would I put it? Thanks

Hi I have a shower powered by a combi boiler. The controls are provost triple control double outlet: http://www.bathrooms.com/showers/shower-mixers/provost-triple-shower-mixer-thermostatic-2-outlet The temperature of the shower is warm even when the control is moved over to the coldest...

Hi all I am installing a small bike shed into the garden and looking to install into onto a paving slab base. I am looking to have about 5cm of 8 parts sand to 1 part cement dry mix. Is there any websites that anyone can recommend where I could input the dimensions of the area and it would...

Hi I have created another thread about a loose paving slab: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/loose-slap-on-step-into-house.479915/ whilst looking at this I have seen some crumbling concrete on the outside wall of the house at the bottom. It's not serious but might as well repair at the same...

Hi I have a loose slab on the step into the house which I need to fix. My thinking is to remove slap and chisel away existing mortar, then apply a sand and cement mix replace slab using mallets to line up with other slab. Would my approach be sufficient? What would I put in the gap between...

Hi all I live in a 2 storey semi detached upside down house. The thermostat is situated at the top of the stairs on the landing. The boiler is a 24kw combi. When the thermostats reaches temperature the downstairs main bedroom remains a little chilly despite the radiator on 5 and also the...

Hi all I bought a house last year and have found 2 very heavy discarded pipes in the loft. I concerned they could be cement asbestos. What do you guys think?

Hi all I have just discovered that when the property was built no vents appear to have been put into the soffits. The loft has recently been boarded so I need to ensure there is adequate ventilation in that area. There are 2 roof vents installed but this isn't sufficient. I am concerned...

Hi I arranged for BG to come round and inspect the property to see if I would be eligible for free cavity wall insulation. The guy came round and said it wouldn't be possible as the property has rake brick work which has an increased risk of water ingress. I know nothing about brickwork and...

Hi all I've just moved into a 3 bedroom semi-detached property from a 2 bedroom mid terraced property. There are 3 occupants including myself. The new property has loft insulation but currently no cavity wall insulation. There are 9 radiators in the house with TRVs on all but the hall and...

Hi all I have just moved in to an upside down property. The living room has a few areas where there are noticeable dips in the flooring. There are also other less noticeable dips in the hallway at the top of the stairs. I haven't yet managed to pull back the carpet for a detailed look...

Hi My wife and I have just moved into a new 3 bed semi detached house. Prior to completion the vendors had a new boiler installed as the old one was kaput. The boiler installed was an Ideal Logic Combi 24+. The issue is that no room thermostat has been fitted which I believe is a...

Hey all I had my bathroom completely renovated about 6 years ago and went to a company who did the design and installation. Part of this was a shower screen over a large double bath. Since installation we have experienced issues with the screen which has being replaced on 3 occasions due...

Hey all, I have a sealed heating system and looking to install a TRV valve to 2 bedroom radiators as in the winter the rooms get too hot. I would also like to replace some radiators at the same time. The sealed system was recently installed due to huge issues experienced previously with...

Hey all :D I have a bath screen with the hinge attached to the bath itself and then the screen moves in and out. However the hinge has started to move and I need to get hold of some ultra strong waterproof adhesive so that I can re-attach the hinge correctly before the whole screen comes...

Hello all, I have a problem where when hot water and heating is called for the heating doesn't work, however when heating is called for on it's own there is no problem. I checked the actuator and it was hot even though heating and hot water were off.... is this normal?

Hi all, After my system has now been sealed there is a puzzling problem with my heating and hot water. When the heating is on all radiators now get hot, however when heating and hot water is called for at the same time the downstairs radiators cool whilst the upstairs ones remain hot...

Hey all, I have posted on here before about my heating problems, mainly in this thread below: //www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/power-flush.292408/ The plumber turned up today to change my system to a sealed system due to the problems with cool radiators and the boiler cutting out...

Hello all, I had a power flush on my system a year ago, 3 years after install, due to massive build up of sludge. What was removed during the power flush was unbelievable. A year on and I checked the F & E tank in the loft and it was absolutely full of sludge and looks like it hasn't been...