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    Why no section on building ventilation?

    I would say that most of the topics would fit into the existing categories. Window and Doors, for ventilation around there areas, or General, which as per its name, it for anything else.
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    Draught around front door (Ed.)

    It looks like your parents have a brush strip fitted, but from the photograph with the credit card, it looks like it may have been squashed too much and is no longer touching the door and creating a seal. If you want to replace this with a like for like, you can buy a carrier fit brush seal...
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    Current lead times for building work?

    I'm not really sure that it's possible to answer this question on a general basis. It will very much depend on the builder and job size. A large building firm with 30 staff on the books may have availability next week and could complete the job in 4 weeks, but a one man band may be booked up...
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    What has caused this after glazing replaced?

    If the wedge gasket keeps popping out, then it could be too big for the gap. These seals are usually identified by the size of the gap that they push into but there is only a tiny difference (literally a mm) between each version. Could it be that the wrong size was fitted 6 years ago? If you...
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    CCTV camera cable config.

    Chances are the red and black is power but if you don't have one, invest in a little tester.
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    Damp patch on chimneybreast

    My parents had a similar issue with theirs. It turns out that the lead on the outside of the chimney was damaged and had slowly been letting in water. I think it would be best to get a roofer to go up and take a proper look before the wetter weather comes. I know you said it's been checked, but...
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    Outdoor small bbq kitchen failure - a simple fix?/

    I built a frame (looks slightly different to OP) around my BBQ as a work area. It allows you to keep the patio table free, whilst having a sufficiently large area to prep and store the food to be cooked.
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    Storm sill / Door Seal - 70's Front Door

    I stuck the V shaped seal onto the door frame, rather than the door. I think it depends on your setup, but looking at your photos it looks like you'll only have an area to stick it on the top and side? I would only use this as a secondary measure, the round groove looks like it should hold the...
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    Storm sill / Door Seal - 70's Front Door

    I think the recess probably took some sort of circular cord. Something with a 8mm diameter would have fitted nicely in the recess and protruded enough to compress and create a seal when the door is closed. There is a range of different diameter cords at...
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    How to remove this brown stain from my shower tray

    Have you tried bartenders friend? Whilst I haven't used it on the shower, it is amazing for removing difficult marks and stains.
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    Wireless Camera Recomendations

    I am currently using Blink XT2 (the ones without the subscription fee) but am not completely amazed with their app. The cameras themselves seem reasonable but the interface, the bit I actually use on a daily basis, appears to be lacking. Does anyone know whether the Blink cameras can be...
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