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    Hollow Door Fitting Handles Problem Locating Req'd Fixings

    same fixings i use for securing kitchen cabinets together. Collared screws according to hafele, i called em carcass fixings
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    Fitting a concrete fireback...

    It all depends on the fireplace and surround you are putting in. A clay fireback suggests that you will be using solid fuel which means that you should try to maintain a gap between 10 and 25mm between the surround back panel and the fireback face which should be filled with a fire rope to allow...
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    Kitchen doors

    quick search for vinyl kitchen doors should help. I'm getting mine from www.crystaldoors.co.uk who make the doors to size for you and then vinyl wrap them. depends on the location you are in
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    Limestone Fireplace protection?

    just been in the granite workshop next door and they use a product called Aquamix seal and finish if thats any more help. tell the wife not to worry ;)
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    Fire places and ventilation

    hi daved1, putting a 100cm2 vent in the chimney breast will help the natural circulation of the room provided that the chimney is vented ( I've never had a chimney pot that was completely sealed up). Introducing air circulation into the upstairs rooms will help with the condensation. u say u...
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    Limestone Fireplace protection?

    limestones terrible for staining, some bits can be removed with a paste made from flour and bleach left to soak but always better to prevent than treat. The best way is the specialist sealants but something like thomsons water seal will work, although they may darken the stone by a shade or two
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    Cracked Fireplace Insert

    your pictures show the fireback, this is made of a fire resistant clay and WILL crack with use and age. Your installer was quite right in his recommendation to start small, this is to allow the surrounding plaster, cement to dry at a 'normal' rate without the asociated expansion problems...
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    Fireplace fitting - can I put hearth on oak flooring?

    as long as the hearth is make from a non flammable material then there should not be a problem. Might have to build up the inside of the fire cavity to match the top of the hearth though.
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    Help Fitting A Fireplace - Many questions!! with pics.

    hi there, If you are using a new gas fire then the chairbrick can normally be left out as it will restrict the amount of inset you can acheive with your new fireplace ALWAYS run a smoke test, this will give you an indication of how much draw your chimney produces. If the Draw isnt enough...
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