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    Dry Lining Adhesive

    are you removing the existiing plaster? don't forget to bond the surface (PVA) before you start drylining..
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    installing flue liner - what should it cost ?

    I seem to recall that the flueliner for a solid fuel appliance is somewhat dearer than for a natural gas appliance, so this may explain part of the extra cost. But, there must be someone cheaper out there!!
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    installing flue liner - what should it cost ?

    That was all in - it took about 3-4hrs to fit, with a large chunk of the cost being the liner - IIRC it was about £20 per metre!
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    roof ventilation using breathable membranes?

    As a buyer for a large housebuilder, we are considering moving away from breathable membranes and reverting to standard felt with vented soffitt as there is no evidence that breathable membranes are actually any better.
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    installing flue liner - what should it cost ?

    For a standard flue liner (ie for a gas fire), in a similar length I paid £350 in huddersfield 2 yrs ago - I would recommend huddersfield chimney specialists. They used a ladder to access the roof.
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    Double Glazing Prices?

    obviously dependent on sizes and area, but my latest set of refurb prices show the following approx prices 5 section curved bay window £1250 1050 x 1200 window £250 Front Door £400 Porch - ?? est £750 to £1000 Giving you a grand total of (2500 + 250+250+400+1000) = £4,400. I reckon you...
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    Drilling a hole for a vent

    and Jewsons will do you a nice kit for about £10 with the vent and pipe.... Make it a nice job!
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    flat roof!

    some of the products to look at include Alwitra, who offer a 20yr guarantee - on a recent job for me an approved installer was quoting about £50per m2 ex vat
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    warm roof construction

    You'll probably need foil backed plasterboard for the ceiling to make the breathable membrane work - I know Tyvek insist on this. But I'm not as familiar with warm roofs!
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    tile vents

    On a new build house, I would expect to pay £45 per vent,supply and fit as part of the main roofing contract. this doesn't include any access (ie scaffold). Hope this helps!
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    Safest Loft Ladder on Market - don't want another broken arm

    Just to correct the previous post:- " everything supplied by the builder is subject to 10 year guarantee" - no completely accurate. Providing the building is underwritten by the NHBC, Zurich or other insurance, the structure of the building is covered for 10 years. Generally the internal fixt...
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    putting french doors where an existing window is sited

    sounds like our 50s semi in worcester - an extension has been added and french doors have been used to access the extension. wherabouts in worcester are you?
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    Bathroom Extractor fan fitting question

    You might want to consider a 'whole house ventilation system', something from the likes of Nuaire or Greenwood. Easy to install, maintenance free (practically). That said, I would pay no more than £75 for one fitted (outside of the M25!!). I pay around £40 in a new build property including...
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    Your thoughts on wall insulation

    Have you thought about a whole house ventilation system? The likes of Greenwood, Nu-Aire & Passivent are companies that will supply them. They are likely to become compulsory in some form in new dwellings next year. They work by ventilating via a duct in the ceiling - each system is...
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