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I recently oiled my decking using Ronseal Decking oil. I did 2 coats but left just under the recommended time between coats (5hrs 30 instead of 6hrs) as i need to head out. That was almost a week ago and while the oil looks good has dried well it still smells quite strongly. Does anyone...

I had a sliding door fitted and would like to see if anyone can confirm if it has been fitted appropriately and check how i can finish it. The door sits on a concrete sill that is setback from the exterior leaf of bricks. there is a DPC which seems to runs from the inside of the PVC door to...

I have a stone resin show tray that needs resealed. I was planning on using Dow 785 silicone. Does anyone know if it is ok to use acetoxy silicone with stone resin trays. Manufactuers website has no information about this. Thanks

I have a loft ladder that was installed a while back and the hinges have now worn so that the hatch does not close. I have an issue in that i did not fit the ladder and don't know what make it is to try to replace the hinges. the only clue i have is the safety notice. I know its a long shot...

I removed some decking that had covered the bottom of a UPVC door. The door does not appear to be fitted properly. There are seem to be 3 pieces of plywood supporting the door and the gap to the wall cavity is visible. From having a look online i think there should a least be a plastic sill...

i decided to redo the sealant round the inside of a double glazed window as it was a little drafty. there was a plastic strip at the top of the window which i removed. this has exposed a gap between the top of the window and the window opening in the wall, which is open to the cavity wall...

I recently got a recessed gas meter box installed in the side of my house. When I check the work after the plumber had left the air vents to under the house have been cemented over. I contacted the plumber who informed me the gas company would not connect the gas supply if the box was located...

I was looking at buying a house which has had a spiral staircase fitted to access the loft. the opening in the floor is about 4ft so i am assuming they have cut a number of ceiling joists in order to fir the stairs. i have been informed that there is no building control for the work as the loft...

I'm currently looking at buying a house which has a soldier course of bricks below the window with no separate window sill. I'm aware that most concrete or brick sills have a groove to cause drips and prevent water running back to the wall. The soldier course however is flush with the external...