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  • How does elasomeric functions?

    Can I ask how elasomeric functions? Is it safe for me to apply to a surface DIY? What safety equipment might I need, if any?

    Asked by Mo on 15th Dec 2021
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    Fibreglass bath

    How often should a fibreglass bath be reglazed? And are they likely to get chips and grazes over time, if so how long do these usually start to show, we are in an area of hardwater

    Asked by Lucia on 31st Mar 2023
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    Poorly fitted carpet

    We recently had hall, stairs, landing, lounge & dining room carpet fitted with underlay onto wood floors and they have glued and used grippers but the carpet has come away from one part of the fireplace and is fraying as if it has been cut too short, where the carpet goes upto the grippers and is tucked in it does not look flat but slopes near the skirting, it has round dents in the carpet in corners, is loose on the stairs where it comes down to the stair you stand on, if you run your hand at the back of the stairs where the drop and flat part join you can feel the wood with no carpet in place and on several stairs the gripper spikes stick through the carpet. please can someone advise whether I am right to complain and ask for this carpet to be replaced as I feel that they will just try to do a quick cheap repair. Also the fitter and his assistant were only here for under 2hrs to complete all of this work so was this rushed (the lounge and dining room are not small area).

    Asked by Deb on 31st May 2023
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    How long does uPVC guttering last for?

    How long should my guttering last for? I’ve moved into a house recently which has had guttering for about the past ten years. It is uPVC guttering. I’d like to know how many years I can expect this type of guttering to last before it will need replacing.

    Asked by Luke on 16th Nov 2020
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    Foundation measurements and material required

    Hi, I am looking at doing a side and back extension. Side extension would be a double storey while back would be a single storey. I need advise on how deep and wide should the foundation trench be, do i fill the trench to the top with concrete, if there are different types of concrete what type should i use, and do i need to place a steel mesh into the trench? My neighbour is also planning to do the side extension so can we dig a single trench between us and use that as foundation for both side walls? His house is on a slightly higher ground (10-20cm). Is it wise to have a gap between neighbours side wall and my side wall (we thought 10cm on each side of the boundary line hence leaving a 20cm gap) or is it better to build walls as close as possible? Your advise will be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. Kind regards

    Asked by Refik on 2nd Feb 2021
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    Hang a wall basin

    What’s needed to wall hang a basin? How can I tell if it will be suitable for my bathroom and that it’ll be safe?

    Asked by Cheryl on 30th Nov 2020
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    Which is better in a garden between block paving and pattern imprinted concrete?

    I am looking to have a new path across a pebble area in my garden and currently I am considering block paving and pattern imprinted concrete. Does anyone have some advice or past experience with these over a longer period of time? Ideally, it should be a long-lasting solution to be kept for several years to come. I have heard that imprinted concrete can crack and split over time due to use and erosion – is this the case, and if so, are there any reasonable preventative measures I could take?

    Asked by Carherine on 15th Aug 2019
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    Can I use latex paint on oil painted surface?

    Is it okay to use a latex paint product on a surface that was previously finished with an oil paint? If it depends, what sort of steps should I take to be on the safe side?

    Asked by Bill on 20th Apr 2021
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    Do alarms have hidden fees?

    Hi. Are there any added/hidden fees with alarm systems that I should watch out for? In what cases are they most likely to apply, like based on the system type etc.?

    Asked by Greg on 13th Dec 2021
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    Is it possible to have half of my kitchen as an observatory?

    Could I have my kitchen converted into a semi-home observatory with it focused on windows that can be opened from the ceiling through an extension with the rest of the room dedicated to regular kitchen facilities? Are there any practical or safety issues to take into account for such a proposal?

    Asked by khalid on 21st Feb 2022
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