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Hi, Firstly apologies if this is the incorrect section, it seemed the most relevant. I want to install an extractor fan in the bathroom, but do not want it linked to the bathroom light. If I purchase a unit such as the Vent Axia VASF100T...

Hi, I have a 1950’s semi, with a generous loft approx 6m long. There is 3 supports on the loft, which I believe are either called Rafter or Collar ties which divide the loft into quarters. The one in the middle is around 3ft height, which results in an awkward limbo or high jump. If I could...

Any help appreciated for a solution that works, but does not look terrible please. Our house is on a corner plot, with a 6ft fence around the outside. I would ideally like to add another 1ft to this for security and privacy. (We're across the road from a pub, so myself being on the taller side...

Hi all, Could anybody please recommend me an extractor fan for the bathroom? There is so much choice, I'm completely lost! Screwfix seem to have 120+ alone! Criteria is... - Wall mounted - Quiet as possible - Manual on (with over run) - Suitable for small bathroom (2m x 2m) with shower I...

Hi, My Google Fu seems to be weak! I've a B&Q gas BBQ adaptor leaking, which seems to be due to a perished O ring. It's a 27mm adaptor, but I can't seem to find anywhere which says what the correct replacement part is. Does anybody know please?

Just typical! :eek: I fancied putting a wildlife pond up the top of the garden in a bit of an unused area with a few small trees... and there is a ruddy great big sewer pipe there! I know nothing about sewers, so not sure if this normal or not? Seems I have a manhole cover, and also a concrete...

Hi, I have an aquarium with a tank connector on the base where the filter returns the water into the bottom of the tank. Unfortunately when made some time ago the tank builder drilled it for a 32mm connector, rather than a 21.5mm. The only suitable tank connectors I could find were the...

Hi, Looking for some advise as we're in a bit of a situation currently. Very long story short, we purchased our '2 up 2 down' mid terrace 10-15 years ago. At the time we thought this was to be our long term home, and made extensive changes. Mainly removal of several walls, and a 'loft...

Hi, Moving soon, and first thing on our list is a fairly large log cabin. First off as a place to dump our stuff whilst we redecorate, but more long term a place for the endless kids toys & occasional spare room for the in-laws! The one we've gone for is the 5m x 3.2m from Tuin. Looks like...

As per my others posts, we are looking at buying a house, but have discovered a number of defects. Latest one is that the rear wall of the recent (<5yr old) extension seems to be quite out of plumb. Is there a certain amount of tolerance on this, or a point it becomes unsafe? Supposedly the...

Hi, Thread #3 for defects on this house we are looking at buying! Currently waiting to hear back from the vendor regarding the history of the flat roof on the extension. We know the extension is no older than 2012, and we also know it must have leaked at some point due to evidence of water...

Hi, Another post about a house we looking at buying unfortunately! Is it possible to replace a blown pane on a roof lantern, or have them repaired? My Google skills have let me down, and I can't find a straightforward answer. I'm not sure what has happened to this one. It sits on an extension...

Hi, Can anybody take a look at this install in a house we looking to buy please? Few other issues with the place, which if sorted I'll then get a proper electrical survey. But, in the meantime does this look normal/right? Thanks

Hi all, After a couple of let downs, can anybody recommend a reliable structural engineer who covers North Kent? I've some purlins to support in order to remove the struts in the middle of the loft space. Just need somebody to specify a beam that can be assembled in the loft. Thanks James

Hi all, We currently have a Worcester Bosch 24i Greenstar Junior which was installed 2008 by British Gas. Given a number of mystery issues & repairs losing hot water etc, I've decided to bite the bullet and get a new one. Does anybody have any recommendations to what might be suitable? I did...

Hi, Hope somebody can help. We have a Worcester Bosch 24i Junior Greenstar installed around 2006. Since then we have replaced all the radiators in the house, and had various losses of hot water from clogged plate heat exchangers. We lost the hot water again recently (cycling hot /...

Hi, I'm after some advise as I'm having trouble getting the tiles to line up with my velux. Both sides finish almost flush with the flashing, so there is little to no room for a slice of a tile to cover the gap. The tiles are Redland 49, and to my knowledge there is no 'tile and a half'...

Wondered if anybody can help - I'm going mental here! I want an automatic system to let water into my aquarium. The 'idea' to combine my 7 day timer from Argos (www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9822911.htm) with a "normally closed" solenoid valve attached to some 15mm pipe. What I...

Hi I have put a velux window in, and annoyingly on both sides the tiles naturally end pretty much flush with the edge of the flashing. This leaves nothing exposed to hang a slice of a tile on. I could nudge the whole window along 15cm to have a half tile on each side. Ideally I want the...

Hi, I've been searching all over the Web, and cannot seem to find the answer. Can I use SK06 flashing with S06 windows? Currently I have a hole in my roof with a S06 going in (ebay bargain), and a brand new flashing. Just clocked the 'new generation' sticker and don't want to open the...