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  • Is tree thinning and dead wooding the same thing?

    Is tree thinning and dead wooding the same thing?

    Asked by Bill on 9th Jan 2023
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    Outdoor newly rendered wall showing signs rustings on the edges

    Hi there As part of landscaping project, we had new raised plant beds built using grey blocks which were rendered using sand and cement with appropriate additives. We painted it once rendering completed.The edges of these beds where beads were put are now showing sign of rustings that are gradually appearing and growing through the whole length of the beads. The landscaper says it may be paint reacting and we can use stain blocker paint to prevent. Can you advise probable cause and potential remediations for the same please?

    Asked by Himanshu on 20th Apr 2023
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    Tv mount on plasterboard

    I have a 55inch TV that I want to mount on to the wall. The wall is plaster board and there’s one wooden beam going straight down the centre. We want to put it on this wall as the rooms an awkward shape and there’s not really any other options. Would this be okay? We have the wall plugs that the mounts come with and some reinforced ones we brought. Will the wall hold the Tv? Or will it cause damage to the wall and risk it coming down

    Asked by Eleanor on 28th Jun 2023
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    Lukewarm water bathroom tap

    The water from my bath tap is only lukewarm but the other taps are hot. What could be the problem?

    Asked by Tom on 10th Dec 2020
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    What pond plants help amphibians?

    What sort of pond plants can be used to help amphibians; what plants might deter or even be harmful for them?

    Asked by lauren on 23rd Feb 2022
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    What is weather compensation?

    I’ve heard of the term ‘weather compensation’ with regards to heating; can you elaborate on what this is exactly?

    Asked by khalid on 3rd May 2022
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    Building regs for roof height

    What do the building regs say about roof height for an attic conversion?

    Asked by Pete on 11th Aug 2022
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    How do I know if my door is secure enough?

    Is there a measurement system for the level of security offered by a door?

    Asked by Greg on 20th Jul 2021
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    Indian Stone / Jointing Compound Staining

    Good morning. I hope that you are well. I am looking for a bit of advice please. We had some Indian Stone paving laid in mid-November 2023. We haven't actually used it, as such yet, as the landscaping work is still ongoing. We have noticed discolouration of the jointing compound / potentially the flags themselves, around some of the flags. As far as we are aware, the tradesmen working on the project have not used any cleaner on the flags. It has just had the occasional jet wash with water throughout the project. Does anyone have any idea as to what the build up / discolouration is please and any advice about how I can go about removing it? The issue is only present around certain flags, not all of them. The two videos here highlight the issue better than I can describe it :- https://youtu.be/dmBaGrDwe0o https://youtu.be/KhIEw1UHGvA The stone used is brand new. Any advice on the root cause or solution to this problem would be much appreciated. Many thanks Jimmy

    Asked by James on 27th Mar 2024
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    Two front doors

    My house has two separate front doors, several metres apart. Can I add a small separate porch to each of them without planning permission? Or does the exception apply to just one door?

    Asked by Mervyn on 21st Oct 2024
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