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    Quick question about Evo Stik Plumbers Mait

    Does anyone know if Evo Stik Plumbers Mait contains petroleum? The Evo Stik website contains no info regarding it. I am using it for a non plumbing use to prevent water getting into a rubber gasket but someone pointed out to me that it could be bad for the rubber if it contained petroleum...
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    Is it possible to fit scaffolding into this space?

    The building neighbouring me (the one on the left of the photos) is needing to have the whole side of it roughcasted, however there is only a gap of about 40cm on their side of the wall. The height of the building is roughly 50 to 60 feet. Does anyone know if scaffolding exists that can fit in...
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    Stopping a supermarket from erecting scafolding on my land

    Hi all. A supermarket has just gained planning permission to convert a disused nursing home that is next door to us into a (you guessed it!) supermarket. In order to do the conversion it seems extremely likely that they will need to erect scaffolding on our access path that runs up the side of...
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    Can I refuse access or ask for compensation?

    I know there are a lot of smart cookies on here and I have an interesting case for you. Just to be clear, this isn't about me being on the make trying to screw someone over just to make a fast buck. OK. Next door to us is an empty disused building. It was disused when we bought the house and...
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    Damp on lintel where blinds have been mounted

    I awoke this morning to find a damp patch around the drill hole that my blinds are mounted to. I have included a photo. The hole isn't too deep and does not go into the cavity as far as I can tell. Any idea's on how to sort this? Thanks in advance!
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    Drilled into electric cable

    Stupid me managed to hit an electric cable when I was drilling into a plasterboards wall. Here is a photo of the damage: Is there a repair I can do or do I need to replace the whole wire?
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    Slow drip from pipe under combi boiler

    I have a slow drip on one of the pipes going into my Combi boiler. We just moved into the house this week so don't know how long it has been like that. I have included a photo of the place it is leaking. Is it safe to tighten it up? [/img]
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    Will a water hammer arrestor solve my water hammer problem?

    I have a problem with water hammer. I know where the knocking is coming from but the pipes are not accessible. I could live with it if it was just knocking when we turned taps off etc. but it knocks when the neighbours are using their washing machines and taps. I have turned the water...
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