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  • Felt flat roof window upstand replacement

    Any help would be appreciated. I am replacing my small flat roof window on a felt roof but will also need to replace the upstand which is very old. The new upstand is a little smaller than the previous one. What would be the best way to remove the old upstand as the flashing pieces extend around 180mm onto the deck, should each entire flashing piece be removed from the deck? I can cut around the base of the upstand to remove that easy enough, the felt pieces on the deck seem well stuck down. Thank you

    Asked by Gary on 4th May 2026
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    Best material for fence?

    Hello, I want to fence off some space for my dog in the back garden but he jumps up at everything. I’m worried he will get splinters in his paws/snout from the wood. What would be the best material or type of wood to avoid him getting hurt?

    Asked by kashif on 20th May 2020
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    Installing a swim spa pool outdoors

    Are swim spa pools suitable for outdoor installation in the UK?

    Asked by kashif on 19th Mar 2023
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    Is torching a specialist job?

    Hi, We're buying a 1930's semi and the roof is original, but in good condition. The Survey did say that the torching needs redoing though. I asked one roofer and he said he'd never heard of it and to just try and knock the price down to get a new roof... I'd rather just repair the underside of the roof as stated in the survey - can anyone tell me if this is a specialist job? How much should it cost? And does it have to be 'torched' or could we do something else? Thanks

    Asked by Jess on 30th Sep 2024
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    Neighbours builder damaged my property

    I gave permission for a scaffolding pole to rest briefly on our side and the contractor ended up damaging our fence. Who's responsible for sorting the repair?

    Asked by Harry on 5th Jun 2026
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    Is a metal shed better than a wooden one?

    Our old wooden shed has finally rotted through and I'm tempted by a metal one this time. Do they suffer with condensation though? It'll be storing power tools and the mower.

    Asked by Charles on 3rd Sep 2026
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    Best type of flooring in garage for gym equipment?

    Afternoon guys, I’ve bought a personal gym for my garage including quite heavy weights that might damage the concrete. What type of flooring will save the floor from damage?

    Asked by Michael on 11th Apr 2020
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    How long do bricks take to weather?

    We've had an extension built with the same type of red brick that the house was built with but the newness of the bricks in the extension does stand out. How long do you think it will take for the bricks to weather, so they stand out less?

    Asked by Karen on 11th Feb 2023
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    Apps and software to visualise extension design

    I'm not very good at visualising things, so I'm struggling to decide on the size and design of my extension. Do architects have software or apps that can help with this and is this something I can request when engaging one?

    Asked by angie on 4th Feb 2023
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    Unblock condensate pipe on boiler

    How do I unblock a condensate pipe on boiler myself? Before calling somebody out. Definite odour coming from the condensate pipe from the boiler and all down the pipe to the kitchen.

    Asked by Caitlin on 24th Jun 2025
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