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  • Replacing a Flat Felt Roof

    Hi, We have a leak coming through to our living room ceiling from the flat roof/terrace above. The terrace is currently covered with felt and water pools. We have had a number of trades come around to quote to resurface the terrace, most have said they wouldn't replace it with anything else other than fibre glass which we can't afford. One company has suggested removing the felt, adding a bitumen layer, PVA and then self-levelling compound with a 10mm drop/slop so the water drains off. Around the edge of the terrace they will install edge panels with waterproof sealant. Does this sound like a suitable fix as I'm nervous about paying the money to find its not fit for purpose at a later date. Many thanks Nic

    Asked by Nicola on 18th May 2022
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    Flashing around chimney

    Is it good practice to fit step and cover flashing to go over plain profile tiles (Terreal clay) rather than use traditional method using soakers and flashing not showing over tile?

    Asked by Laura on 30th Nov 2020
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    Cover over artex in a bathroom?

    What is the safest, cheapest and best way to cover over a bathroom that is wall to wall artex (years old - possibly 30 odd) so that I can either tile, paint or cover it with something else that is suitable such as wall boards?

    Asked by Reece on 30th Nov 2020
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    Cost of installing patio doors

    How much is it to install patio doors? This includes the removal of the existing window, cut out the rest of the wall and install doors. And move a radiator, which is located under the window. Thank you

    Asked by Claire on 15th Jan 2024
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    How can I remove polystyrene ceiling tiles?

    What is the best way to remove polystyrene ceiling tiles? Is there an easier way to remove all of the adhesive?

    Asked by Tushar on 1st Apr 2020
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    Advice on painting over bright colours

    I'm going to be painting over an intensely bright orange coloured wall and want to change it to a duck egg colour. What recommendations can you give to go about doing this? (primers/coats/wall prep/etc)

    Asked by Dean on 5th Dec 2019
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    Kitchen benchtops

    The edge of our new kitchen benchtop has "crimp" type marks along the edge of it. Any idea how this happened?

    Asked by Alison on 3rd Apr 2025
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    Best Paint For Tired, Worn Paving Slabs?

    Which of the following products might be best & long lasting (no peeling/flaking etc) to paint old, worn concrete pavers please? 1) Smartseal Colour Seal - this apparently is a stain & paint: https://www.smartseal.co.uk/sealers/patio-sealer/patio-color-seal-5-litre.htm 2) Resincoat Outdoor Patio Paint: https://www.resincoat.co.uk/en/outdoor/455-resincoat-outdoor-patio-paint.html 3) Rust-Oleum 7200 PU - Solvent based: https://paintersworld.co.uk/rust-oleum-7200-floorcoat-colours 4) Flag Heavy Duty Elastomeric Floor Coating: https://www.promain.co.uk/heavy-duty-elastomeric-floor-coating.html 5) Everest Ultimate QD Concrete Floor Paint & Sealer: https://premiumpaints.co.uk/products/everest-trade-qd-ultimate-concrete-floor-paint-sealer-internal-external-anti-slip 6) Polar Patio Paint: https://polarcoatings.co.uk/products/polar-patio-paint

    Asked by Bhav on 8th Apr 2024
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    Removing engine oil from driveway

    Hi, We are desperately trying to remove engine oil from our driveway paving and have tried everything under the sun! Any suggestions

    Asked by Roisin on 28th Apr 2023
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    Accent lighting ideas

    What is accent lighting? What are some examples of accent lights and where can I buy them? Are these the sorts of lights that I can fit DIY or will I need to higher a professional light installer? Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Jackie on 2nd Mar 2021
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