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  • What is the correct mortar mix for a brick BBQ?

    Hi all I am working on building my own brick barbecue at the moment. I have a completed base of concrete and now trying to sort a good mortar mix. I’ve been told to use a ratio of 6:2:1 of sand:lime:cement, but does not seem to have turned out as I had hoped which dries exceptionally quickly and does not bind with the bricks to stick together. Has anyone any advice or suggestions? Should I try a different ratio for the mix?

    Asked by khalid on 25th Feb 2019
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    What is the best way to clean or repair patches on stonework?

    Hello I have stone walls for my house which have been damaged and eroded over time that may need refiling, with some small patches of decolourisation in some areas from erosion/damage over time. These are Bath stone walls specifically and, where possible, I would like to resolve this myself. Are there any suitable materials that I can use without damaging the stonework?

    Asked by Julie on 26th Feb 2019
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    RCD keeps tripping

    My RCD keeps tripping and I can't find anything obvious that's doing it. Most of the appliances have been unplugged and I still can't figure it out. The entire system trips and not just a single fuse. Does anyone have any advice on how to find the fault?

    Asked by Abdul on 31st Mar 2020
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    Trickle vents installation

    How much does it cost to supply and fit trickle vents to an average bathroom pvc double glazed window?

    Asked by Jennifer on 24th Nov 2021
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    How can you tell how much weight a wall can hold?

    I wonder if there is a way to tell what a wall can hold without just hanging something and hoping for the best. I’ve inherited a TV bracket to mount the TV on the wall but I’m a bit worried its going to be too heavy. How can I check?

    Asked by asa on 11th Apr 2020
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    new central heating cost

    How much would it be for a complete new heating system from gas back boiler, gas fire, 7 radiators and combi/condenser in a terraced house with an attic?

    Asked by Melanie on 10th Mar 2020
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    Rising boiler pressure

    When my heating is on the pressure in my Valiant boiler rises to just over 2 Bar from just over 1. Is this normal? The boiler also occasionally cuts out when the heating is on. Is this normal or a simple repair or will it need new parts? Thanks.

    Asked by Harry on 31st Mar 2020
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    Uv Film or paint for conservatory roof

    Hi, im looking to have my polycarbonate roof covers in a uv film, or painted in special paint. I'm called so many companies and can't find one that will do this.... can anyone help?

    Asked by Penny on 2nd Jul 2020
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    plaster skim to room

    with skirting and architrave removed, would you expect a plasterer to skim close to the floor on a full room plaster skim?

    Asked by Christopher on 26th Jul 2021
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    Can you paint over PVA?

    Does PVA need sanding off the walls before I can paint them?

    Asked by Adam on 13th Jun 2023
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