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Thanks crank39. It does indeed feel like the seal is bonded to the frame. I read similar posts which refer to closing wedges, and I did wonder whether I could maybe adjust the metal bracket on the window sash, and bend it so that it forces the sash to close to the frame tighter. However...

Hi. We have a uPVC windows which were fitted probably over 15 year ago. There is a gap on the hinge side of both of the outward opening windows, which lets in a draft and noise from outside. The reason for the gap, from what I can tell, is because the window frame is slightly bowed inwards. So...

I'm going to be fixing No more ply to concrete block walls. Planning to dot and dab with tile adhesive - not sure whether I also should attach with screws too? If so, what kind of screws?

I have a Neff HBB-CP72-7 oven with a "Slide&Hide" door which has just popped out of its rails. Problem is, it doesn't appear to be an easy job to put it back on the rails, which has a pair of very tightly sprung catches, and a rolling beam which doesn't want to keep still. Is there a...

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When I did this, I made a wood panel in two pieces. The larger piece was screwed to the battens, while the smaller piece was to allow access to plumbing at the tap end at the and could be removed. I used magnets to secure the smaller piece to the batten, the top just fitted under the rim of the...

Yes, I had considered that, but if the window is behind the TV, the screen will not be facing towards the sun - in this case I would just be concerned about the possiblity of it overheating from the back.

I want to put a portable TV in our conservatory, but as it gets a lot of sunlight, I am concerned about the risk of overheating it or causing a fire. It is very hard to find a spot where it is not possible for it to be in the sunlight. It is a CRT television, as opposed to LCD or plasma. Is...

Excellent, my mind is now at ease. There were indeed stickers on the windows (which I found in the garden where they had been peeled off) which seemed to allude to Triple Shield type glazing. Cheers

Now that the conservatory is built and our house windows have been replaced with the same Triple Shield glass, how can I be sure that the glass is indeed Triple Shield, and has been argon filled? I notice that the kite mark has the words System 3 on it, which I understand is a brand which...

Thanks. The skirting board I am planning for the plastered walls is the standard wood one with simpe curved edges (bullnose or something I think it is called). Would wooden skirting board attach to uPVC with No More Nails?

We have just had a 3mx3.60m conservatory built, which has plastered walls on two sides, with the other 2 sides being uPVC frames with uPVC filled-in panels down to floor level. The floor is laid to screed and I am going to be laying laminate flooring (can't afford tiles). My plan is to fix...

That's a good tip. I'll definately bear that in mind when it comes to choosing the screws.

I need to replace a rotten doughnut washer which is causing the toilet cistern to leak when the toilet is flushed. Also, the metal plate is totally rusty due to the water which it has clearly been in contact with over the years. My problem is, that the doughnut washer sold in the usual shops...

Blinds from Ikea don't come with fixings, you have to buy them separately - any advice on which size screws would be ideal?

I am considering options for installing ventian blinds in a conservatory. When I applied for planning permission the council kindly decided to pass on my personal details (without my consent) to various conservatory builders and blind companies, who have since continued to send me junk mail...

Thanks for the feedback. Funnily enough, the conservatory builder does also do patios! It is going to be low-leel type decking as opposed to being on posts, so I can certainly ensure that gaps round the edge are kept to a minimum. The idea of the additional membrane is good, so long as it...

Hi, We are considering laying decking in our garden, but have been advised by our conservatory builder that decking attracts rats. Is this likely? I can imagine that food from bbqs dropped in between planks may attract them, but I wouldn't expect there to be many gaps in between.

No problem, he's FENSA certified and I'll be making sure of a certificate. Thanks