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If I replace my old conventional boiler ( 40 years old) with a new combi boiler, would I be required by law to replace old lead pipework currently supplying my gas fire and gas hob, even though this would vastly increase the amount of work and disruption involved.

Hello there, I have recently used the above compound during the recent sunny weather. I primed the felt roof using a general purpose bitumen primer and after 5 days I applied a generous coat of the All Weather Roofing compound (colour BLACK). All well until the recent wet spell...

Hello, does anyone know of a good solar reflective paint? Ideally as good as Rizistal rf2770. Problem being that Rizistal are not trading presently. thanks for any suggestions

Hello, can anyone recommend a good solar reflective paint for a very tired felt on hot bitumen flat roof. Probably more than 15 years old thank you for any help and guidance

Hello, can anyone recommend a good self adhesive repair product for the above material. Not sure what the sheeting is exactly made of so i guess a general purpose product would be best. It however must be waterproof and strong. Thank you

Hi, can anyone give instruction on replacing a fuse in the dimmer compartment on a grandfather and child light. The main uplighter uses a 300w linear halogen . thank you for any assistance

Hi. Does anyone know the specification for a replacement battery for the Concept 6 -this was originally installed around 1997 and has had 1 replacement battery previously thank you for any assistance

Hello, Can anybody give any advice on carrying out the above maintenance work. What is the best way to clean and prepare the concrete and can anyone advise on the best products to use and comment on the use and benefits of anti-slip additives. Thanks for any assistance

Ok, I have the above named water storage cylinder up in the loft space. My father seems to think it is the Fortic type -me I have not the foggiest. The problem is that over the last 4 or 5months it has been leaking -drops of water coming through the ceiling on the stairs landing...

Hello, I've got the above toilet which is push button and fitted with a Geberit syphon or is it cistern?. It was fitted by professional plumbers just over 2 years ago. The problem now is that when you flush- it will not switch off just continues filling- sounds like niagra falls- driving...

Hello, has anyone got any good remedies for the above problem. I have to costantly brush the moss off -in about 2-4 weeks the problem returns.

Hello, I have recently had my front garden and bloc paved driveway removed and both replaced with pattern imprinted concrete. Could I now face long term problems with the foundations drying out potentially due to surface water being eliminated via an acco drainage channel. My house is...

Can anyone help , There is a small metal plate on my drive approx 4"x4" inscribed with the words Peart and Gas. I am planning to relay the driveway and would like to know if I can concrete over this or must it remain. I have contacted National Grid but they are very slow in getting back...

Hi , can anyone give some advice on the following. Since having upvc soffits ,bargeboards and guttering installed about 10 years ago I have had problems with the mortar beds under the first 2 tiles at each of the 4 corners of my roof. These mortar beds were disturbed at the time of...

Hi, What type of door handle should be fitted to an internal bi-folding door? I have just realised that whatever type is fitted it will prevent the door from becoming completely flat when in the open/folded position. Can this problem be eliminated in any way. Thanks for any...

Hi, can anyone advise on the best way to remove a fitted carpet from the grippa without causing damage to the carpet itself. Also the door plates currently fitted do not have any screws or visible fastenings- could anybody advise the best method of removal of this type of door plate...

Hello , I am experiencing difficulty in reaching soil that has collected in the guttering -the space available between tile edge and gutter only allows me to reach into the guttering with fingers upto the knuckles. Does anyone know any method of cleaning that can get around this...

Hi, can anyone recommend a really good contractor in the Manchester/Stockport area. I am wise enough to know that this industry is rife with cowboy traders! Thank you for any cash and sanity saving guidance.

Hello, Does anyone know where I can obtain spares for the above boiler. The boiler GC No is 4104708 . Thank you for your help

Hi , Can anyone give me some advise on the best way to lift Laminate flooring -without damaging it if possible. Also are there any special tools or tool to make the job easier? Thank you