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    uPVC window issue

    My bedroom window is down on one side and cold air is coming in causing damp and mould. Please see picture. Is it the hinges that need replacing or is it something else.
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    Window issue

    My bedroom window is down on one side and cold air is coming in causing damp and mould. Please see picture. Is it the hinges that need replacing or is it something else.
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    Internal warped door

    Does anyone have a solution to the gap at the top of the door? The door was stored flat originally before it was Hung.
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    maximum layers on ceiling

    What is the maximum layers of plaster i can have on a ceiling? Currently there has been four layers but the old plaster is in a bad state so i want another two new skimmed plaster on top of the old. I am worried if there are two many layers the ceiling won't be able to hold it.
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    Bubbles in plaster

    I had a ceiling skimmed over paint and noticed bubbles when the plaster dried. Blue grit was applied on the paint before the skimming. Any solutions to this problem? Would sanding the plaster get rid of the bubbles? See attached picture.
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    Plastering on painted ceilings

    I have painted ceilings but want to reskim them. What is the best way to do this, Remove all the paint and then skim or skim straight over the paint? If skimming over paint what is the best way to this?
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    Gaps between skirting and floor

    I have 1 inch gaps between the skirting board and floors, what is the best way to fill these gaps without taking the skirting boards off and scribing them. Would expanding foam do the job? Any other suggestions?
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    Loft floor insulation

    I am doing a loft conversion and the architect plans say 100mm wool insulation in between 200mm high floor joists., which I have done. The building inspector came around to check and said you need another 100mm insulation. Is he taking the ****? What I want to know is Why did the council approve...
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    Fire door loft

    Where can I get a loft fire door 72" x 27" from? I have had a look online and can't find this size. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Loft fire door

    Where can I get a loft fire door 72" x 27" from? I have had a look online and can't find this size. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Tap water too hot

    I have a ideal isar he24 boiler and the hot water from the tap is too hot even though the temperature dial on the boiler is at minimum. What could it be?
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    Door for loft conversion room

    We are planning on getting a loft conversion done and wondering if a door at the top or bottom of stairs is a building regulations requirement or can we do without a door.
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    Heating thermostat

    I have replaced my danfoss ts7899 programmer with a neomitis RF wireless thermostat. Do I need to remove my dt90 room thermostat which was connected to my boiler and danfoss programmer in order for my new neomitis thermostat to work.
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    Move electric meter

    I need to move my electric meter and was wondering if an electrician can move it or does it have to be moved by the electricity supplier.
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    Floor joists

    Do lowered joists for the loft have to hang from the party walls or can they be installed the other way (from front to rear of house).
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    No slope bath

    Where can I buy a 1500mm bath with a no slope end from?
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    Suitable tie between rafters and new lowered floor

    What would be a suitable way to tie the roof rafters to a lowered first floor ceiling to prevent roof spread.
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    Velux window won't open fully

    I have a velux centre hinge window which only opens about 2 inches. Any ideas what could be wrong.
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    Party wall agreement

    Would I need party wall agreements to lower my first floor ceilings.
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    Boiler location

    Would there be a problem with regards to building regs if I wanted to move my boiler next to the window wall. Marked on the picture with a red tick.
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