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Hello Chud, Thanks for your response. Yes, the slot is to be cut into the cladding. This is to accommodate the stringer that is morticed into at least one side of each newel post. The slot would have to be perfectly sized and cut to give the impression that the newel post is solid oak (I wasn't...

Thanks for your reply Diyisfun. Would you know how wide the widest bit is or would I need to make multiple passes of the router to achieve the width of slot that I need? I've looked at router bits but I'm a bit confused as to which the is the best bit to use. Regards Mike.

I would like to clad my newel posts using the Stairbox cladding system. The cladding material is 15mm thick veneered mdf. I would need to cut a 26mm square end slot of variable length into some of the faces which are 70mm wide. Could some one advise me the best way to do this? What type of...

Hello Experts, Thanks for your replies. D_Hailsham, there's no external temperature sensor fitted. Agile, I'll try turning off a few radiators and see if it makes a difference. Could you explain a bit more on your comment about the system absorbing more than 18kw. Is that an ideal...

Hello Experts. I have a Veissmann WB1B 19KW heat only boiler. The temperature display reads 72.4 when the the temperature knob is set at max i.e. the knob will not turn any more. Do you experts consider the temperature is high enough? If not, is it possible to increase the output. How...

Hi, I've recently had a new Honeywell ST699 fitted to replace an older ST699 only because the backup battery had failed. A couple of weeks later I had my boiler replaced with a Viessmann WB1B boiler. There were no other changes to the system. The boiler was installed onto the existing...

Thanks for your suggestion. I'll examine the tap head and attempt to remove it.

I've got a single lever basin mixer tap with the ceramic type valve. There is a slight leak, from under the dome part that moves when the lever is raised or lowered. The tap works fine apart from this small leak How do I start to dismantle the tap to diagnose the problem? Is it just a case...

Thanks for all your replies. I've still got the underlay that I've just taken up prior to decorating. I'll use some of that. Thanks again.

I'm in the process of decorating a bedroom and thought before I get the carpet relaid. I would lift some of the floorboards and attempt to cure the problem of central heating pipes that make a noise when anyone walks around the room. It sounds as though some of the pipes are loose. I was...

Thanks for the tip John. I'll check that out. Mike.

I've just fitted a red GRP front door and I know that the colour on these can fade in sunlight over time. I was wondering if any one could recommend any product that would help to reduce fade and preserve the colour for as long as possible. I was wondering if I used something like car polish as...

Thanks for your comments, and I have to agree with your remarks about burglars and the police, Richard. Sign of the times I'm afraid. I was hoping that I could get something that would have been independent of the door and frame. But after your replies I'm inclined not to bother. I've got...

I've just fitted a new composite door and although its got a multipoint locking system I was wondering if anyone knows of an additional security device I could fit as well and where I may obtain such a device. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Regards Mike.

Hello, For the last few days my Baxi Solo PF2 has been making a different sound when igniting. Its a loud clicking sound presumably as it generates the spark. I've noticed it also makes an interference sound on the radio if that happens to be on when the boiler ignites. I would appreciate...

Hi, I get the same effect on my french windows that have the same type of glass and I think its normal and nothing to worry about. I'm sure someone could explain the phenomenon, something to do with dew point perhaps. Usually the misting goes as the external temperature rises.

I've got a query regarding Mastic/Sealer that I hope someone could help me with. I've just sealed around a new door and frame. I used Unibond Door and Window sealer coloured brown. I was surprised to find that the consistency of it was a lot thinner than I was expecting. Not having the...