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    Roof lantern opening too big

    The opening for the roof lantern is slightly larger than the roof lantern. Therefore, an additional timber was added to the timber upstand to make it fit. Also lead flashing and silicone were used to make better water tight. Could this cause problems and would the roof need to be removed and...
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    Will this be considered as creating a tunnelling effect for neighbour

    I am looking to put in a full planning application for a 5.5m rear extension. My adjoining neighbour has a similar extension . But they added a small indent of 2m to this as it would have overshadowed my property as I had not extended. But now I am looking to extend full rear width , will I...
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    Bay window fitting help

    I am currently having my bay window fitted. Not sure if it is just me but it looks a bit off . Please help review the pictures. Also the blue coloured led underneath the window sill what can be done to reinvigorate this. How can I replace this as it looks really battered .Is the double glazing...
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    Mushroom fungi growth on kitchen ceiling after a water leak

    I had a water leak in my bathroom a couple of months ago and now have mushroom fungi growing on the kitchen ceiling underneath the bathroom . How do I stop this please and do I just pluck it to remove it ? Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Help required for flat ventilation

    Hi All, I am currently having my bathroom refurbished. It is an ex council block of flats. The vent already in place appears to be a cover so not sure how this is meant to work i.e. extract steam. Also noticed that no other flat on the block appears to have an electric extractor fan. Can I...
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    Window showing signs of condensation

    The UPVC windows in my house are showing signs of condensation and this is darkening the net curtains . Can this possibly be repaired or what can be done to correct this. Thank you
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    How do I decorate window

    I recently had my wall plastered and painted. But the window doesn't look right, what sort of trim can I use.Thanks , I have attached the pictures.
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    Is this safe ?

    I recently purchased this property and would like to know if this extractor fan is in the so called zone 1 . If so what can I do to rectify this? As it is mains connected and is not low voltage.
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    Will this brick need repointing ?

    I am having beams installed to support a chimney stack. I noticed that whilst this beam was being installed the rear wall which the beam was to be placed on was broken through . The builder left it like this, could this lead to possible water damage in the future and should I insist that it is...
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    Can RSJ beams be placed on top of each other

    I have recently had RSJ's installed to prop up chimney stacks as the chimney breasts underneath were removed. The BC were informed and a structural engineer engaged. I provided the calculation and plans to the builder. I noticed that the fabricator had predrilled holes in the beams supplied ...
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    Complete gutting of a Victorian terrace in greater London

    Currently completing gutting a 3 bed terraced house and using the opportunity to remove the chimney breasts and support these with RSJ.
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