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  • Over flow pipe leak

    So I own a first floor flat and each flat has our own water tank, the flat below mine has a large wet/damp patch on their wall around their tank over flow pipe, they informed me that the plumber could not find any issue with their water tank and that they could see it was coming from my overflow pipe, I had a plumber over straight after that who repaired the ball cock, but about a week later I notice the wall was wet again and it looked like drops of water were coming out of their overflow, I’ve had my plumber back again who checked my area thoroughly including my bathroom and said there were no issues in my flat and he said if it was ever my overflow pipe then my wall would have been wet too which it isn’t. We’ve had a lot of rain over the last couple of weeks too so would this be keeping the wall wet, it looks really bad and the wall is starting to go black but I don’t know what else to do?

    Asked by Carly on 2nd Nov 2023
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    advice on replacing a single gutter through DIY

    I need to have a single gutter replaced? Can I perform this job DIY? And if so, what safety steps are required?

    Asked by Abdul on 18th Aug 2020
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    Which boiler has the lower running costs?

    Between LPG combi, heat only and system boilers, which one has the lowest running cost?

    Asked by Adam on 22nd Dec 2020
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    Can you use rope as a handrail?

    Does a rope handrail on stairs meet building regs?

    Asked by Adam on 17th May 2023
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    finishing Tyrolean render coat

    So i'm trying to match the tyrolean finish as close as possible on my house. The render has been completely removed on one side of the house and scratch coat has been applied with a 3/1 ratio. I'm looking at buying some of the tyrolean mix that goes with water to try it but can it be applied directly on the scratch coat or does it need a top coat first? If i mix my own tyrolean could i put that straight onto the scratch coat or will i need another coat either way? I'm seeing mixed messages regarding whether it can be applied directly onto the scratch coat or if a topcoat needs to be applied. Thanks for any advice.

    Asked by Lou on 22nd Feb 2021
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    What are open cell pavers?

    What are open cell pavers? Are these good to use on driveways?

    Asked by asa on 10th Mar 2023
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    What can I do to make a tiled floor less slippery?

    Are there products one can safely use to make a tiled surface less slippery or is this not possible? Alternatively, if it is possible, could such products damage the tiles?

    Asked by Elly on 22nd Feb 2022
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    Can I build a brick shed DIY?

    Can I build a brick shed DIY? What sort of building regulations/planning permission rules might apply and what can and can’t be undertaken DIY?

    Asked by khalid on 5th May 2022
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    What is the best material for a laundry basket?

    What are the best types/materials for laundry baskets in terms of durability and longevity?

    Asked by caroline on 25th May 2022
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    Footing fit timber frame extension

    Hi looking to build a single story extension (timber frame with a flat roof, can anyone advise what depth footing I will need? The dimensions are 4mx5m just costing it all up atm Thanks

    Asked by Kevin on 26th May 2022
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