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  • Stone floor tile sealants

    What's the best sealant to use on stone floor tiles?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 9th Dec 2022
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    Vinyl tiles flooring

    The best place to buy vinyl tiles for a large room, on a tight budget.

    Asked by Sophia on 22nd Jul 2019
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    Mixed foundations?

    If a building is built on a raft foundation, must an adjoining extension also be built on a raft?

    Asked by Barry on 26th Apr 2023
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    Staircase without newel posts

    I’d like to fit a staircase between a solid wall and a half-wall that I plan to build. The half-wall would include built-in storage under the stairs. I don’t want to use newel posts as I would prefer the half-wall to be as slim as possible to save space. Before I reach out for quotes, I’d like to find out if this idea is feasible. Specifically: • Can the staircase be structurally supported by a solid wall and a half-wall without newel posts? • What kind of reinforcements would the half-wall need to support the staircase and storage? • Are there any building regulations I should be aware of for this type of design? I’d love to hear from anyone with experience on similar projects. Many thanks in advance!

    Asked by Polly on 17th Dec 2024
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    Polymer vs cement render

    Is polymer render better than ordinary cement render and if so why? Does it cost more?

    Asked by Elly on 10th Mar 2021
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    Plastered walls issues

    Hi I will appreciate any advice. I had full 2 bedroom renovation done in November/December 2020. All walls and ceilings skimmed, plastered and painted white. Now straight after the paint dry there were few cracks visible on the ceiling and down the wall corners. Now 4 months on on my hall wall plaster is coming off and paint is fleaky from right on the middle to the bottom, now behind this wall is a bathroom shower with wet wall. ( There is no visible leak, no water on the floor, shower battery is fitted opposite to the wall with issues) Could there be possible leak behind wet wall or the plastered wall isn't done correctly? I am not sure if I could post a picture to visualise my problem. Thanks in advance

    Asked by Dominika on 12th Apr 2021
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    Is there any reason for having multiple aerials?

    I've just bought a house with 3 aerials on the chimney. Before I arrange for two to be taken down, might there be a technical reason for this?

    Asked by Adam on 18th Mar 2023
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    Honey fungus on tree stump

    Is honey fungus on a tree stump bad? Do I need to get the stump removed?

    Asked by Harry on 15th Mar 2023
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    Wallpapering newly plastered walls

    Should I PVA my newly plastered walls before papering to stop the moisture being sucked out of the paste?

    Asked by carole on 5th Feb 2023
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    Reducing cost of new kitchen worktop

    How can I reduce the cost of a new worktop without fitting it myself? Any tips?

    Asked by Lou on 9th Dec 2022
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