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    Legal to install new boiler without TRVs on radiators?

    Hi, Is it legal to have a new boiler fitted without having TRVs fitted to existing radiators at the same time? I've had a Gas Safe installer (all checked and legit) fit a new Vaillant Ecotec 831 Plus boiler. It has a Magclean filter, timer/ clock on the front and a wireless room thermostat...
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    Does an old Baxi 38 boiler contain asbestos?

    Hi Please can a knowledgeable person tell me if the Baxi WM 38 boiler is known to contain asbestos insulation boards inside? I am in the middle if having it upgraded and have had the new boiler moved to a new location. The Baxi shell is still iin place awaiting removal from the wall but I...
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    Non-replaceable tap washer?

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    uPVC fascia on to sprockets

    Hi, I had my old soffits and fascia boards removed recently and replaced with uPCV materials. The fascia is a tall fascia and was orignally 3 strips of wood high (40-50cm), the gutter being attached to the top section of wood. As the workmen were fitting the replacement uPCV, they told me...
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    Heavy rain while gutter, fascia and soffits removed

    Hi Yesterday, i had my fascias, soffits and guttering replaced with modern pvcu. Eaves trays were also fitted along with bird guards. The roof has felt and wavy concrete tiles from the 70s. The outer house walls are cavity walls. When they were doing the front of the house, a sudden heavy...
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    Mortar used to seal Urastone asbestos flue pipe sections?

    Hi I hope somebody can help me. I have a flue pipe in my loft marked 'Urastone' which is made of asbestos cement based on a quick Google search. The flue pipe consists of sections from the ground floor, through the loft and to the vent of the ridge of the roof. The house was built in 1972...
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