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    MOT question

    Hi My rear brake light above the rear window is not working. All other brake lights work. Also, my brake pad sensor is faulty and showing a warning light. Pads are good though Will these result in an MOT failure? Thanks for any help!
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    Low pitch roof tiling

    Hi I've got a low pitch gable end extension that is 24 degrees The tiles I have to use (Marley Hawkins Clay singles) have a min pitch of 30 degrees How much tolerance is there for the min pitch or is going lower an absolute no no (i.e is 30 degree a worse case horizontal storm scenario) I've...
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    Cavity wall to vaulted ceiling insulation

    Hi I have a cavity wall with full insulation going into a vaulted ceiling. Should I close the cavity somehow or just continue the insulation out of the cavity wall. The eaves are vented so not sure what best practise is. Thanks for any help.
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    Cold Flat Roof Membrane

    Hi, Another question :giggle: I have a cold flat roof being installed as below Where would I place the membrane? Over the joists above the insulation or below the joists before the plasterboard goes on There is airflow between the firing strips above the insulation so not sure If I should...
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    Boiler flue within new extension

    Hi I'm building a single storey extension onto the gable end of a property I've got the shell up and just about to put the roof on. It's a vaulted pitched roof. The boiler flue currently comes out of the gable end approx 2 meters high Is there anyway you can temporarily redirect a flue. I'm...
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    block wall strength

    Hi I'm currently build a wall between a house and garage (tied in with wall ties) It's a cavity wall but I need to build it fairly quick as I need to get a flat roof on before it gets too cold. If I was to just build the inner block work (7.2n fibolites) would this be strong enough temporarily...
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    Padstone Spec

    Hi My SE has specced a padstone as 215 x 100 x 140 deep I've ordered some to that size but they are chamfered, making the height 100mm and can't seem to find a 140mm one I assume a padstone would only sit on the 100mm block so the width would be 100mm and not 140mm and extending into the...
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    Lighter Mortar Mix

    HI I need to mix a really light mortar for a small section of brickwork. I'm currently using 2.5 red sand 2.5 yellow sand and 1 part grey cement to match the current brickwork To make this a few shades lighter can I use white cement instead of the standard grey or will that not make much...
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    Reduce Cavity? Facing bricks wider than engineering

    Hi Looking for a bit of advice I have got up to the slab level for an extension and the only facing bricks I can get to match the property are 115mm wide. I should have sourced before I know but they are all different sizes currently and these are the best match possible! Am I ok to have the...
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    Footings and DPC detail for flush threshold

    Hi, Trying to workout what gound works I need to do and materials I need to order etc Does this look correct for the slab and dpc layout. The footings are in already Finished floor level will be the same internally and externally with flush thresholds so there is a double dpc Am i correct to...
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    How to turn off hot water

    Hi I have a hot water cylinder but can’t see a way to isolate it The cylinder keeps itself full and to a set temperature. I can turn the main water feed off but if there is a leak there seems to be no way to stop the hot water exiting the tank Am I missing something? There is a mains tap...
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    Where to find builders

    Hi I'm looking to employ various trades to carry out building work for a single storey extension I'm possibly going to diy some of it but would need trades to help with brickwork / steelwork / roof etc. Most companies seem to want to do the whole job but I would rather get people in for the...
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    Flat door entry intercom fault

    Hi I need some help on a faulty door intercom if possible I have an STR HT30003/2 When anyone buzzes the door there is no alarm I've removed the back and not sure if the green wire is meant to be attached or if it's for something else that isn't required. I guess it may be for the buzzer but...
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    Timer switch

    Hi I have the below timer switch which doesn’t seem to turn off correctly. Can this be swapped to one where you push the pins in/out around the circumference or is the one below better? It’s an old flat so not sure if the below is better or worse than others.
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    Washing machine on extension

    Hi I’m moving a kitchen around and need to have the washing machine on an accessible plug Can I plug a single extension lead into a normal plug socket and route this to the back of the washing machine so it can plug in? Need to move the plug about 3m Thanks in advance for any help
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    Drainage runs for extension

    Hi, Looking to start an extension and need to get started as pp is expiring soon Am I able to do the following drainage runs under a new extension. Will also be placing a WC in what is currently the garage Some rain water currently runs into the sewage drains which I thought was a no no but...
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    Worcester Boiler Help

    Hi I'm trying to get a boiler engineer out but looking unlikely before christmas I have a worcester 30si boiler with nest The boiler has started to constantly need resetting. I have removed the shroud to see what is happening and now can see a gas flame in the top right of the boiler. I'm...
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    Shower replacement controller

    Hi I have a small shower in the ensuite with the below controller. It sticks out 20cm into the shower so not ideal Does anybody know what make it is. I want to replace with a more slimline version that sits in the wall more but not sure if it has internal components that are required Thanks...
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    Oven Selector Switch - No Heat

    Hi Trying to determine what is wrong with an oven that is not heating There are two switches which normally start the oven Switch one is the mode selector and switch two is the temperature selector Mode selector turns fine and clicks through modes. When on a mode turning the temp up usually...
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    Birdmouth on truss?

    Hi I have a trussed roof and am going to 'beef' up the rafters in order to eventually remove the truss frame. Do I cut a birdsmouth to push into the external wall or just let it sit on top of the wallplate? Top image is how it is now Bottom is with birds mouth and to the right is just a...
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