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    What is this roof material

    There does look to be a green verdigris tinge to the seams and other areas. Have a google for embossed cladding
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    Is moss causing problem?

    The type of stain is normally a good indicator of the cause, if you have a clear photo to upload Moss in itself is possible but least likely
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    Previous roofing repairs advice

    All repairs come with a 'guarantee', whether written, verbal or implied under law If the work has been done incorrectly and that can be demonstrated, you would have up to a potential six years under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to make a claim against the installer. If the "roofers" are still...
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    How would you deal with this?

    Looks like your only option is the bridge the pipe by way of one of the standard methods acceptable to building control. You don't' need to get the water authority's agreement for supply pipes but bear in mind there is joint responsibility/liability for all owners in the terrace who are served...
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    Wonky Purlin Supports...

    Bah humbug. Get yourself on an anger management and micro aggression course in the new year. :sneaky:
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    Wonky Purlin Supports...

    They tended to be built by the apprentice and built wonky.
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    What sort of damp is this?

    That's classic condensation mould. It tends to be related to how you are living and things which you may or may not be doing. Heating, ventilation/air movement and insulation are the main factors. Look at some of the guides produced by various council housing departments or housing...
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    Cavity wall insulation question

    A thermal image needs interpreting, and some understanding of what the image is actually indicating and what is normal. The different colours are relative and often of minute or small temperature changes - which may be quite normal. There will be many areas where the images show different...
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    Undercloaking with counter battens?

    A deeper verge fillet has much more risk of cracking, and TBH it would not look right anyway. You'll need to hide the section below the undercloak with a cover piece, and I can't see why this could not be made to look like part of the frame if the gable is to be left open
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    Damp proof course ??

    Yes this is a standard method of inserting a new DPC and is the most effective as long as the DPC is continuous - suitably lapped and there are no bridges from cavity debris or adjoining walls.
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    Is it worth appealing this party wall award?

    Is this a continuation of the other vague PW thread but under a new member name? You can't appeal an award in the normal sense. You have to apply to the court for modification or canceling of the award based on points of law, not that you just don't like the decision. It's expensive and hard...
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    Is this flashing wrong ( roof related !!)

    Clean it out, you've got a little ecosystem growing there
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    Penetrating damp

    That meter is not calibrated for anything other than timber. That's a fact despite any settings it has. And you can put it on almost any material and it could get a reading, but that's not in itself an indication that there is excessive damp. Plus you're measuring the surface only, and salts...
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    Is this asbestos board ?

    Asbestos fibres can't be seen unless under a microscope. The image is not that clear, but if you are seeing hair like fibres that's not asbestos. You can seal it with a gloss paint - oil based not water based.
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    Building Regs for Outside Steps

    Building regulations apply to buildings and steps to get in or out of buildings not garden steps. If you contracted this out, then there would be implied terms to construct the steps to applicable standards, and BS 8300 comes to mind (an accessibility standard) and contains accepted dimensions...
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    Penetrating damp

    And a big net for the goose chase you're going on. The guesses could literally be anything unless the type of damp stains and locations are known.
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    Penetrating damp

    Damp or mould? Or both? And locations The pointing looks soft regardless
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    Shed roof leaking

    Get a roll of 50mm butyl tape off amazon. It will work and will last the life of the shed.
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    What tool for making hole bigger in old red bricks

    A hard brick is actually easier to break with a chisel as it fractures better. Was it a sharp chisel? A sds chisel will perform exactly the same as a hand chisel, but be harder to control. So not much good for widening a hole slightly but great for widening it massively by cracking all the...
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    Handrail height landing

    Yes. Building regulations do not apply to retrospective fitting - the general requirement is for it to be made no worse that when it was built. A handrail is better than no handrail.
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