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  • Rising damp treatment

    I have a 2 bed terraced house and have rising Damp on all 4 walls although it’s worse on the wall where the chimney was removed any idea how this will be tackled

    Asked by Sam on 21st Aug 2024
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    Can I remove pebbledash from pebbledash walls?

    Hello Myself and my partner are looking at some new homes which feature pebbledash walls on the outside. We would prefer the traditional brick look, as best as possible, rather than the existing pebbledash. We would consider these houses if there are suitable removal methods. Can the pebbledash layers be removed without leaving stains or damage to the brickwork beneath? Could bricks underneath be damaged in the process? Is the whole process expense typically?

    Asked by Michael on 22nd Jul 2019
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    How can I retry for building control approval?

    Hi, how can I re-evaluate a build control application if my first attempt to gain building control approval is rejected? What are the main steps toward making an application more likely to succeed?

    Asked by Everson on 1st Feb 2022
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    Responsibilty to neighbour roof

    My neighbour is replacing his roof, as we are terraced property they have split the houses in half. I have mentioned a buttering gutter to protect against weather, covering the join area, can anyone advise if any building regulations are in place covering the installation of buttering gutter, as they will start retiling next week

    Asked by Raymond on 7th Mar 2022
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    How to install a wet room?

    The current ensuite is 8’6” x 4’10” with a tiled shower cubicle, WC, pedestal sink and a radiator. What is involved with converting the room into a wet room? I’m guessing the biggest job is removing the floor to replace with waterproof flooring and adding a drain. I’d like to put the rest of the suite back in after to save money. How much money should I be putting aside for this sort of job?

    Asked by kashif on 15th Apr 2020
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    Painting over fence paint

    Hi, my decking has been painted with fence paint and has stripped and worn when rained a few days later. Can I paint decking paint ontop of the fence paint or do I have to remove it first?

    Asked by Anthony on 22nd Sep 2021
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    Solar panels in front garden

    Can you install solar panels in a gated front garden?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 4th Oct 2022
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    Planning where to put cooker and sink in kitchen

    How do I work out the best place for my cooker and sink to go in the kitchen? Are there any no-no's?

    Asked by Michael on 22nd Dec 2022
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    Macerator toilets - are they any good?

    We're thinking of adding an extra toilet and we've been told it's tricky to plumb in and should consider installing a macerator. I'm not sure I like this solution as it seems overly complicated and a bit icky, so I would like the professional opinion of a plumber. Is this a good, reliable and hygienic solution, or not?

    Asked by Karen on 21st Jan 2023
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    Mixer tap before electric shower

    We have a cylinder that can run on electric but also gets heated when the oil burner heats the house. However, our shower is electric that means we heat up the water for the shower even if the cylinder is full of hot water. Could a set-up work where a thermostatic mixer tap would get cold and hot water, mix it to say 40C (if there is hot water in the cylinder) and this would feed the electric shower? If the water that come in is warm enough already, it would not need to heat it (or just a little) if it come in cold, since there is no hot water in the cylinder, it would just work as an electric shower and heat the water. I could fit the mixer tap in the hot press right the opposite side of the wall to the shower.

    Asked by Am on 18th Oct 2023
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