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    Laying a new concrete floor .

    Hello to you . I wish to remove my existing tiled floor in my kitchen , and install a new concrete floor .The size is 10 foot by eight foot . My query is this ? Is this a worthwhile job to do myself , or hire someone else ? What would the cost be , if I done the work compared to employing a...
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    second storey extension : insulation

    I have recently built a new second storey extension to my house , previously a flat roofed property .The pitched roof has 200mm. x 75mm. rafters ,bird mouthed onto new steel purlins , which will allow insulation to a depth of 150mm. , with a space of 50mm. for ventilation through permeable roof...
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    removing thick asphalt layer from flat roof .

    I have had a pitched roof fitted , and I am now in the process of removing the old asphalt fitted on top of the existing flat concrete roof . There are twelve layers of asphalt altogether and I am having a tough time removing them .What is the best way of cutting through the thick asphalt ?
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    new shower installation

    My old shower , has unfortunately died . Beyond any form of economic repair . I have bought a new 8.5 kw. unit . The original unit was fed by a 6mm. twin and earth supply , via a ceiling mounted pull-switch , at bathroom ceiling level . My query is this , will it be , within current regs ...
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    Truss , or Rafter ?

    I would like to know the difference between the two . I am sorry , I feel like a pillock for asking ! Appreciate your answers .
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    pitched roof insulation ?

    Converting my flat roofed house to pitched roof ,with staircase and habitable room . All plans have been passed and approved , with gable end brick and block going up this week . My query is this , what is the best way to insulate the roof ? I have had a look on the internet and talked to other...
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    Starfish , IS your boiler fixed ?

    Would be nice to know .
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    biasa standard combi,biasi condensing combi.

    This question is directed towards engineers with experience of these boilers.I have only ever been to one,fan failure.The reason for this query ,is that we have been offered maintenance contract on 72 of these units, all under five years old.Answers appreciated.
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    [peugeot 807 HDI

    What would be a reasonable price to advertise this vehicle for sale. 90,000 miles first reg 2003 good condition fsh tax til nov 06.
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    building

    Hello everyone,good site.I own a flat roofed property built in 1942,with solid concrete floors.The roof is constructed of block and beam,with an asphalt finish,overlaid with insulation and some type of roofing felt.This is obviously causing problems with damp and water ingress.I intend to have a...
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    DIY SAXOPHONIST.

    Central Heating,strange customer.Normal day,get to my third promised am. call to service a worcester boiler.As normal,I always ask ,;Is the boiler giving satisfactory performance,any problems with heating or hot water?No, says thje customer,everything working fine,just a service.[Boiler has not...
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    WORCESTER 24CDI DIVERTER VALVE

    Hello everyone,new to this forum.I would appreciate an answer to this question.How much would it cost to replace the diverter valve on a 24cdi combi boiler?Grateful for any replies.
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