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Hi Chaps Are there any installers/companies that are Fensa Reg and also use GGFi for the IBGs? Trying to find out if it's still one entry required on the Fensa database which then automatically issues the IBG. We currently use QANW but you have to input all the info into both systems, ballll...

Typical scenario, customer has rang to say builder has installed a composite door and its a daily struggle to open/close Are these doorstop doors? Customer has other issues with it in which JVD won't sort. Anyone dealt with this online company? We'll be trying to rectify

Looking for some of these, can find similar but not matching. Anyone come across these //www.diynot.com/diy/attachments/img_4795-jpg.108496/?temp_hash=b2d7b22cc53a93e49f8d0ce31ef0baf4 //www.diynot.com/diy/attachments/img_4794-jpg.108497/?temp_hash=b2d7b22cc53a93e49f8d0ce31ef0baf4

Just a quick couple of queries, is it the responsibility of the builder or the homeowner to ensure building control is signed off at each stage of a build (especially the final cert) Cheers all

Chaps, I'm after a catflap with the outside plate no bigger than 15mm. Does anyone know of any on the market (for patio door)?

Hi, looking to unblock the kitchen waste pipe that runs under a tiled floor, sure its rubble/plaster. Is there anything on the market strong enough to dissolve this? Cheers

Hi all In the process of renovating a few flats/apts. Recently been looking at heating packs etc. Any decent deals going anywhere, best I've found so far is http://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/baxi-duo-tec-24he-heat-pack for £1055. Any views on what boilers not to go for?? Any views...

Since Fensa decided to take knock throughs off their list back in Jan, hands up who's paid the large fee for the council to come out to sign their installation off?? Found out today that certifying these type of jobs can still be put through Fensa, spoke with a BBA inspector earlier, said...

Hi, I'm after some info regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation, we're renovating a large building which has 4 separate flats in, each flat has its own bathroom/kitchen etc, nothing is shared... all the electrics will be renewed, so just wondering if we would need to comply with the HMO regs if...

Shall we get a bad workmanship section going, something we all see I'm sure on a weekly basis. I'll start it off with this one, completed 3 months ago, now needs to come down and be put right. A prime example of "Its all in the fitting"

Hi, I've had a new mixer tap fitted a few months back, it now won't turn off, not just a drip, the tap is on full, I've had to shut it off at the valve!! Anyone know the cause, is it easy to sort?. Cheers

Hi, I've tried to extend my sky box from a bedroom up into the loft. The box originally had a shotgun cable going into the sky box but only one actual connected in, so from that I've put a connector on and ran some single sky cable up (we only use it as free view). I've now realised that the...

Anyone sat the test yet? Is this more money needlessly being spent? Still doesn't stop the cash/cowboy bandits doing jobs and telling the customer they need to sign it of through building control.

Hi We have damp type patches on our new flat dormer roof. The green residue is now loose within these patches which worries me. I'm thinking this isn't right but would like any advice before getting the guys back to sort. Any info would be great...

Has this just been announced?? I've just found out from Fensa. More money to pull out having to go through LABC Removal of brickwork From 1st January 2014 it is not possible to self-certify jobs that involve removal of bricks and/or where installers are not replacing like with like...

Hi Any appliance engineers here? We have a Zanussi ZBQ 465 built in oven and have no heat coming through!?!? The fan is still rotating as normal just the heat lost, any ideas before we get someone out?? Cheers

Anyone know where I can a crittal hinge similar to the one attached Cheers

Having our loft done at present The builders, building control, chippy etc all have their own ideas that meet regs in regards to insulation, I can get celotex any thickness and acoustic wool very cheap so based on only using that what would be best in the following places... Dormer...

Anyone got their MTC Card yet?? I see you can go through Fensa to get one regardless if you're Fensa registered for £299 +vat yet Certass are doing it for half the price!!?? Is there any reason for this and are Certass allowing non members to purchase through them? More money regardless!!!!

Guys Need your views on an energy rating issue I have. As far a I'm aware obscure glass can't reach an 'A Rating' due to the iron coating, the maximum is a 'B Rating'. Correct ????!!!!! Also the overall u value (not the center pane u value) on upvc French or patio doors also can't reach 'A...