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Andy you're a star. Any idea of the make and if you can still buy replacements. Bill

Good afternoon all, We have these TRV's fitted to our radiators and I was hoping someone could identify the make and advise if you can still get them. Unlike standard types that allows you to unscrew the actuator I am baffled as to how they come apart. Many thanks Bill

Hi, We have just installed a new deck but there are green stains around the knots in each strip, what is this and what's the best method to remove it prior the applying Decking Protector. Bill

Hi, We've had a small extension built on to the end of our stone bungalow and we've retained the stone wall as a feature within the room. What is the best method of sealing the sand stone face. We would obviously like to retain as much of the natural appearance as possible. Regards, Bill

Many thanks DAZB for the Screwfix suggestion, if you have used this product does it set like a rubber. As for some of the other replies the roofers we used are first class tradesmen but slates can crack and the first high wind will see them break off. By using this method the visual apperance is...

Hi, We had our roof re-slated last year and the roofers used a type of mastic/ glue instead of copper/lead wires to secure broken slates ( its looks like black rubber). Can anyone advise me what to buy and where from as we've had a small extension added and we've got a broken slate. The roof...

If you only need to put one screw into any of the 3 holes why have we 24 holes in the 3 hinges that hold our doors to their frames and a screw into each hole. The 600mm fixing centres makes sense. Many thanks . Bill

With the recent cold weather can blue MDPE PE Alkathene Pipe freeze and burst. I have a spur from the house supply into my garage it enters the garage through a hole in the floor slab, I'm worried because the tap has been freezing up so I've installed a tube heater with frost stat near it but...

Can anyone please tell me how many and what size screws should be used to fix standard round guttering brackets as they have 3 holes. The ones that have been fitted only had 1 screw fixing them, so why produce brackets with 3 holes? Regards, Bill

Can anyone please advise me if it is complusory for a Council to inspection and more importantly issue a completion or habition certificate before you actually move into your brand new home. The Building Control Department tell that this isn't necessary. Do they have a legal obilgation to...

Hi Guys, The maximum height of a side extension to a single storey property is given as 4 metres on the Planning Portal, is this measured from the internal floor level or the external ground level. Bill

Hi Guys, The maximum height of a side extension to a single storey property is 4 metres, is this measured from the internal floor level or the external ground level. Bill

Hi Guys, Given the choice of a uPVC or a Composite door which is best. Regards, Bill

We have been told that replacement windows must have an opening sash equal to 5% of the room's floor area. Is this correct and is there any other requirements for windows in a bungalow, for instance can we have top opening sashes in all of the windows or do they need to be side hung for escape...

Thanks Freddy, I was hoping you would say that uPVC was cheaper. The major problem we see with installing timber windows is the length of time it takes to paint them following their fitting. We aren't looking forward to having the windows opened until well after dark. Regards, Bill

We need to have new windows fitted as part of our 10 year Zurich Insurance so can anyone offer assistance on costs; what is cheaper soft wood (these are fitted now) or uPVC. Also the wood windows would need painting so there's an added cost here as well as the length of time needed to install...

Tony, I've just received a drawing of the frames that should have been used and it specifies 50 x 125, however after just measuring them they are only 100mm deep. We are also having problems with mould could this be a possible cause if there isn't enough insulation. How could I check the...

What are the standard dimensions of the studs used for the construction of the external wall timber frames, is there a standard for their construction. Regards, Bill

Hi Guys, We need urgent advice before we end up in hospital!!!! We moved into a new timber framed bungalow 30 months ago and about a year ago we discovered a number of clothes and other belongings in two of the bedroom wardrobes were covered in mould. When I helped my wife clean off the...

Can anyone tell me if the local councils building control department must ensure that work is carried out to approved drawings and if the work deviates approval must be given by the council and amended drawings submitted. On our development separate foul and surface water systems were to have...