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The plastic/rubber beading on the internal frame of my conservatory has become discoloured over the years. I would like to replace it but a couple of questions. Is this a DIY job, if so how would I do it, what tools would I need and where could I buy the beading?

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I am looking for a supplier of rigid PVC Hollow square tube 20/25mm. I have found a company that supplies connectors but they cannot give me a supplier for tube. I have searched Google with little luck. I don't need large quantities and would like to buy lenghts 'off the shelf' when I need them...

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I need to produce some utility tables, I have used Speedframe in the past but I want these tables to be self assembly and easily taken apart if necessary. I am looking for square section 25mm approx wood based/mdf but coated as in the furniture boards with plain colour, I used to call them...

I need to drill 10mm perspex with a base drill. Is there a drill bit made specifically for drilling perspex? If so, a point in the right direction would be much appreciated.

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I have had a loft ladder installed, I have a balance problem and when I get to the top of the stairs I cannot step into the loft because I have nothing to hold on to. I would like to fit handrails both sides inside the loft attached to the joists that would extend up in to the loft. Any...

I am having my small garage converted to a home office. The walls will be clad and insulated with a suspended ceiling. I have been told an electrician would need to visit twice, once to feed the wiring into position and then return to attach the fittings. How much should I expect to pay for...

Many thanks for your very helpful replies, I will check them out now.

Great answers, thanks, I think I am almost there! Only one thing regarding the ceiling which I probably did not make clear. I am ok with the poly tiles as a finish, but as it is an old garage, the roof is corrugated panels which look ugly from inside. I need to put up a false ceiling first...

Thanks for your replies, obviously 3mm mdf is a no-no! As far as the battens are concerned could I use adhesive for positioning, drill through the batten into the wall and fix with 50mm plugs hammered through the batten? As far as the finish is concerned it looks like it must be...

I am about to clad and insulate the internal breezeblock walls of my garage. I need to minimise weight of materials and heavy work for health reasons. I have planned a way that would suit me, namely battening the walls with 25x38mm, insulating with 25mm polystyrene and finising with 3mm mdf...

Ummm........ Now you have got me thinking, there will be computers, a printer and scanners. Where from here with my original spec?

The walls are single skin breeze blocks.

Sounds a good idea, but as the walls are all outside walls I would need some insulation, could I put insulation in between the batens and panel, say an inch thick, and if so, what would you reccomend?

Thanks for your suggestion, but I think this may be too expensive.....sorry I did not mention cost could be an issue, not that I am looking for a cheap fix that would be unsatisfactory, but I was hoping for a sheet material, maybe 6/8x4 that was lightweight and could also be easily cut, if such...

I am converting my garage to a small home office. The internal walls are bocks and I want to clad them for insulation and appearance. I know I will have to batten the walls first, but because of my health I would find it impossible to handle the weight of plasterboard. I am probably looking for...

Thanks for your reply, I thought that might be the case. Rather than go to the extent and cost of having all the beading replaced, could I for instance paint it with a suitable product? I know it would be a fiddly job, and would discolour again in time, but I have plenty of time to spare! Would...

My conservatory is about 12 years old and the white rubber beading seal around the frames and windows inside has discoloured and is now a diry yellow colour. Is there any treatment I can use to restore the seals to the original colour?