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  • Wood fibre insulation boards

    Can wood fibre insulation boards be fitted to any interior wall?

    Asked by Cheryl on 9th Mar 2023
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    Exterior wall coating

    What is an exterior wall coating and how can it make a home more weatherproof?

    Asked by Carherine on 22nd Oct 2022
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    Is mortar on stone decorative?

    The mortar on our stone-built home sticks out from the surface, creating a nice rustic effect. However, over the years it's started to break off. Ideally I'd like to wait until I have more funds to get it repaired. Is it merely decorative and OK to leave for a while?

    Asked by Beverley on 4th Dec 2022
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    Garage Conversion wall

    We want garage conversion to an office, (half of the garage - so keeping the original door and the front half used as a garage) what type of wall do we need to build in making the partitian? Does it need to be blockwork or can it be a stud wall? If it helps, we live in a detached house with an integral garage, house is a new build by Curo. Construction completed in 2022. The wall around the garage (all sides) is a blockwork construction, its a structural wall. I wont be knocking any walls down as part of this work, just cutting a single doorway.

    Asked by Bradley on 2nd Jan 2025
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    Cracked bricks

    There are a couple of cracked bricks on the side wall of my home. They're not connected in one line, so I don't think it's due to movement. What could be the cause?

    Asked by Lou on 6th Dec 2022
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    Painting a deck with fence paint

    I have painted my decking with fence paint which I know is wrong can I put decking oil on top of it to preserve it?

    Asked by Sue on 28th Jun 2021
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    Pipework in loft and insulation

    How can I safely tell if the pipework in my loft area is properly insulated?

    Asked by Adam on 25th Oct 2022
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    RSJ waste removal

    Hi, I want to have an RSJ replaced. Who should I hire to remove the old RSJ or should the installation company take care of this for me? I've yet to begin the process.

    Asked by Sharon on 15th Aug 2022
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    Conservatory or orangery warmer?

    Which is warmer on average, an orangery or a conservatory?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 3rd Dec 2022
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    Has anyone added a second storey to their extension

    Roughly, how much would building a second floor on top of an existing extension cost? It's about 4 metres by 6 metres

    Asked by Jenny on 31st Aug 2025
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