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  • Do log burning fires need a chimney liner inserted?

    Hello, I have a log burner fire installed in my home with a plate fitted above it also. When the fire is burning, the chimney breast does get very hot and there are some occasional crackling noises. Due to this I am considering a chimney liner to try help resolve this. Does my log burning fire need a chimney flue liner and will it make much difference to the heat on the chimney breast? Is my fire still safe to use in the meantime?

    Asked by Beverley on 29th Jul 2019
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    Oven connection

    Old oven is plug in new one is hardwired.Is it possible to change socket for hardwire box for oven? At the moment socket got a 32amp breaker

    Asked by Peter on 19th Sep 2023
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    What is the best Scaffolding to use on a small detached house.

    I live in a detached house, in Cornwall, in a rural area. The Solar panels need to be inspected, by an electritain. I have been informed that I will need to hire scaffolding. The solar panels are on the lower roof side so they are only about 8ft up, on the low roof side. What is the best scaffolding to ask for in a situation like this? My house has easy access, and I will only need it for a day. It will ony be for 1 or 2 men, and it is not high up. What is a fare price, and will a scaffolding company even deal with me since it is such a small job? Please can anyone give me some advice on the subject?

    Asked by Miranda on 18th Mar 2024
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    Cavity wall construction cost

    How much would I be roughly looking at, for labour of approximately thirty square metres of cavity wall blockwork, with a few courses of type B at the base? (Around five hundred and fifty dense blocks, four hundred and fifty bricks) with PIR insulation put into the cavity.

    Asked by Jon on 23rd Nov 2023
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    Caulking tips for baseboard and trimming

    What steps do I need to take, what tools/equipment will I need and what safety steps or any other tips should I take on board for caulking a baseboard and trimming around doors and windows before paint work takes place?

    Asked by Bill on 17th Dec 2020
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    Replacing glazed blown units

    How much does it cost for supply and fit, blown glazed units in an average terraced house (2up 2 down)

    Asked by Susan on 22nd Apr 2020
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    What metallic items look good in the house?

    What metallic items could fit well around the home in terms of interior design?

    Asked by Elly on 6th Dec 2021
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    Thistle Hardwall Advice

    So, I've got a wall in my hallway that's back to brick. I'm going to hardwall directly onto the bricks but I'm stuck with that I do when it comes to the window. The windows are being replaced but i presume it would be better to do the hardwalling and plastering before the windows go on? Do i put some angle bead on to the brick and then apply the hardwall or the other way around? Then do i do the internal edge around the window before the windows or should i do the main wall then do the internal edge once the new windows are in? Any advice on the process i should be following would be great! Thanks

    Asked by Robert on 1st Nov 2020
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    Perspex roof replacement

    I need a Perspex roof replacing and guttering redone. Which trade should I ask?

    Asked by Jean on 26th May 2026
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    What is the difference between Composite and UPVC doors?

    Between Composite doors and UPVC doors which is better? What is the difference between both types of door?

    Asked by Cheryl on 2nd Apr 2020
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