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Thanks Noseall. In terms of getting the cap off the roof bar, do these usually come off easily or do I risk snapping the plastic? The conservatory is roughly 25yr old I think.

Hi folks, just noticed that my conservatory roof is leaking slightly where the roof bar meets the house bricks. Please see pics. I noticed that the flashing is actually on the inside of the white roof bar, where as a lot of my neighbours have the flashing folded over the white bar. Can anyone...

Hi all, Quick question hopefully! I'm wanting to decorate but struggling to see how these horizontal blinds come off the reveal? I don't want to force it and break them. Any ideas? this is a phot of the rear of them. Cheers NS

Hi all, Yesterday I noticed that the wet verge on the porch didn't look quite right right. I got the ladders out and with literally a thumb and forefinger, I was able to easily remove a large chunk of mortar. On a closer look, the same appears to be happening on the roof (not just the porch)...

Thanks folks, some good advice and tips. My windows are internally beaded can anyone suggest the best way I might get these off? I've seen some use an old chisel, some a stiff blade scraper etc etc. Also, in terms of replacement. What should I ideally be looking at, a local glazing...

Thanks all. How much for what size if you don't mind me asking, mcprinter?

Evening folks, I have a few units that have blown and fogged up. From looking at the frame, it seems they are Profile 22 and we're manufacred in 1991. Obviously, these are now quite old but as we're thinking about moving in the not too distant future I'm just wanting to replace the units...

Hi, recently moved into a house and the conservatory roof ridge (if that's what it's called) appears to be coming away from the wall and conservatory. Please could anyone advise how this might be put back in place? Pics at links below https://ibb.co/6tYQBs2 https://ibb.co/PxcQHZ1 Thanks

Hi folks, Just noticed a long crack in one of the bedroom windows. The crack is on on the internal side only, so I guess it's a case of thermal shock (windows are around 20yrs old). It is internally beaded so my plan is to pop the unit out, measure it and then source a new one. I have a couple...

Hey all, As the title says, I'm wondering which adhesive is the best (but reasonably priced) adhesive to use for fixing 300x600mm ceramic tiles to a plasterboard (painted wall)? It will be in a bathroom so must be water/moisture proof. Thanks!

Thanks guys, now using Toupret and seems to set harder (still quite easy to sand though).

Hey all, Just wanted to see if anyone has used Leyland's Hardwearing Matt (white) before? If so, did you get a slight sheen, despite it being a matt finish? Unless it has a sheen, I struggle to see how it can be "scrubbable"...

Thanks guys, to be honest it's looking like shower wall is the best option. The chance of leaks through grouting etc causing headaches and more work, it just doesn't seem worth it.

Hey all, I know a lot of people use easi-fill for patching as it rubs down really easily. I have done this myself and found that even when it has been painted over, it is still quiet soft under the paint. Is easi-fill too soft to create a sound patch or am I doing something wrong?

Hey all, I'm in the process of renewing my bathroom and was looking at alternatives to tiling for the shower. I've experienced leaks and failing grout in the past so was looking at the various shower wall options. Does anyone have any opinion on these? There seems to be 3 main options: Plywood...

Hey, I've stripped wallpaper off in my hall and filled the dents, nicks etc in with easi-fill. I've sanded smooth but wondered what is the best way to seal or prime the patches of easi-fill? Some folk say just watered down emulsion (mist coat) and some say use a primer. Every primer I seem to...

I use these, cheap enough for DIY use and been fine so far.. http://www.ladders4sale.co.uk/Abru-Arrow-3-Way-Combination-Ladder-292.asp?gclid=CI2PmdnR-9ECFaKw7QodIGUN_w

Thanks, I'll try and get a picture tonight. I know they are Profile 22 windows and are internal bead. Annoyingly, each window has a cross-bar in the middle meaning each window has two separate panes! I guess another option would be to remove one or two of the roof panels so I can put a ladder...

Hey all, I need to replace the silicone around a bedroom window as wind is whistling through the gaps where the existing sealant has come away. The only problem is that this window directly above the conservatory so I cant put ladders up. I was considering removing the internal beading and...

Do you have the sort of door where, when you pull the handle up to lock it, two locks shoot out from the top and the bottom of the door (one up the sky and one down to the floor)? If so, there should be an adjustment on the slots where these locks go in to. I had the same issue with mine and...