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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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi, We live in a relatively new bungalow and we have noticed a few areas of the roof slates have rust marks, should these be changed. Also we've also had a number of other roofing repairs and we now have numerous slates held in with copper wire, is there a maximum number before we can require...

Hi I need some advice, We have a slate roof and you can see the blue membrane between it and the gutter. Our developer has instructed a roofer to fit a plastic drip tray thats about a foot wide in 4 foot long under the tiles to throw the rain water into the gutter. Should this be fitted under...

Can anyone suggest the best way of cleaning our new Mira Shower Head as there doesn't seem to be any obvious way of taking it apart. The last shower head had a screw in the centre that allowed it to be dismantled. Bill

I need some expert advice. We moved on to a new development and apart from not having a Part P Certificate due to there being no earth bonding in the kitchen or bathrooms I've noticed that the isolation switch for the bathroom fans in our home is above the door on the inside wall and in other...

How should the mono trusses on a hip roof be attached to the girder truss, are nails go enough. Any advice gratefully received. Bill