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Hi all, I've fitted a new shower tray into a recess, however the walls are out of square and I have a 10mm gap at the widest point between the shower tray and the left-hand-side wall. What would be the best way to bring the wall out by about 5mm? Would 'skimming' with some tile adhesive be an...

Hi all, I'm in the process of fitting a new shower with a fixed shower head. I've mounted an elbow plate to receive the half inch thread of the shower head, but it will be a little short to pass through my backerboard and tiles. What fitting do I need to extend it? I'm guessing some sort of...

Hi all, We had a woodburner fitted during the summer, all above board, certificates issued etc Not long afterwards, during heavy rain, water started leaking from the top of the flue where it meets the register plate There is a rope ‘seal’ around the top of the flue. I spoke to the installer who...

Hi all, Is this the correct inhibitor for a pressurised central heating system? It's fed by a Viessmann 100-W with 11 radiators. Thanks Fernox by mattrgee posted 9 Jun 2019 at 9:35 PM

Hi, The wood burning stove we are looking at is certified for a 12mm hearth and will be installed in a fireplace recess. Consequently, is a full depth constructional hearth also required within and extending in front of the fireplace recess? Thanks.

In principle, can a wood burning stove be connected directly to a clay chimney liner? Thanks.

Hi all, We are currently renovating our living room which includes enlarging the current small fireplace. I had hoped to find a lintel further up the wall but it seems there isn't one :evil: A couple of questions: 1. Would it be worth removing more plaster, is a lintel going to be any...

Hi, During the rain and wind at the weekend, water began leaking through the top reveal of an upstairs window, see pic. Any thoughts on what could be causing this? Window Leak by mattrgee posted 29 Apr 2019 at 8:50 AM Outside window by mattrgee posted 29 Apr 2019 at 8:53 AM

Hi all, Any ideas what kind of plaster this is? The finish is grey and smooth, about 10mm thick, with an open texture. I was expecting to find gypsum after stripping the paper. but found this instead.

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a supply only uPVC/composite door company? Looking for a new back door but would prefer a door from a reputable manufacture such as Veka, Solidor etc. Rather than a Wickes or B&Q special. Thanks.

Hi all, Could you advise on the correct procedure for draining down a sealed central heating system? I’ve done it once before out of necessity due to a leaking rad feed, but would prefer to know if there’s anymore to it? Should TRVs be open or closed? If closing TRVs, is it also worth...

Hi all I'm in the process of renovating the main bathroom and hit a snag with the bath waste. Before I go on, the pictures show a grey 110mm pipe running next to a joist. This is not a soil pipe, but the extractor fan for the kitchen below the bathroom. I've attached a diagram showing the...

Guess this explains why the light kept flickering. This lot was in the ceiling:

Hi all, I’ll be starting my bathroom renovation next weekend, I’ve already removed the existing suite, fixings and the carpet. Yes, carpet. Before we get it replastered I need to make preparations for the wall hung basin. I want all the pipe work to be hidden in the solid wall, hot, cold and...

Hi all, I have a radial circuit in my garage with a single socket. I've added 3 additional sockets this morning, cabling them with 2.5mm twin and earth. When I came to connect these sockets to the existing socket, I discovered the feed from the consumer unit to the original socket was being...

Hi all, I've got a problem with a double glazed window, it simply won't lock. Looks like there is a gap on the same edge as the handle, as though the window isn't fully closing into the frame. The handle does fully turn when the window is open. Any ideas what may need adjusting?

Hi, At the top of our stairs we have 2 light fittings on the landing ceiling, these are controlled by 2 light switches: one at the top of the stairs, one at the bottom. The 2 way switching turns both lights on or both lights off as you'd expect. No issues here. I need to add a third light...

Hi all, Our toilet isn't flushing properly, the handle needs pumping a couple of times to make it flush, video here if it helps: Similar threads suggest it could be the syphon, if it is, is there a standard size? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I've got some rendering to do and have a couple of bags of Tarmac multipurpose mortar to use up. The SBR calls for 25kg OPC and 75Kg of sharp sand, however I don't know the ratio used in the multipurpose mortar. Anyone used this combination before? Thanks.

Hi all, Can a cement render be used over the top of bitumen paint or does a gypsum based plaster have to be used? Thanks.