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  • Posts for Decking Frame

    Should I use concrete or wood posts to support my decking frame? If I use concrete, how deep should they go in relation to how much of the post is out of the ground?

    Asked by Konstantinos on 5th Dec 2023
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    Dry verge install

    Traders on here have been very helpful in the past, hope you can be again. This question is in 2 parts really. I recently had a dry verge installed that was quoted at £650, and was then told that the felt behind the mortar had deteriorated badly so I needed 2 m of new felt and batten which would take 2 days. I was left with a bill for £2.5k, after the work was done in a day. Does this seem fair? The second part of this question is that the dry verge looks very wonky. My understanding is that it should look relatively flush and straight and shouldn't really deviate. Is this right? It looks worst at the peak of the roof where it appears to tilt away from the roof.

    Asked by Danny on 18th Nov 2024
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    Pulley cord not pulling down

    Pulley cord for bedroom light not pulling down Cord still on fitting on the ceiling, what could be wrong?

    Asked by Joyce on 30th Oct 2020
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    Porcelain Bathroom Tiles

    I would like to re-tile my bathroom with porcelain tiles on both the floor and wall. The tiles are 60x30cm. Currently, I have ceramic tiles on the walls. I have been told that if I remove the current tiles the plasterboard will need to be replaced, which is fine. However, today I was told that I cannot hang porcelain tiles directly onto plasterboard and I need to attach a Cement Backboard (sold by Topptiles) to the plasterboard and then hang the wall tiles. Is this correct?

    Asked by Fola on 22nd Apr 2021
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    Does the goverment have any schemes for garden renovation?

    Are there any government schemes for renovating my garden (at least partly) in the name of sustainability and being more eco-friendly?

    Asked by Claire Kate on 5th Jan 2022
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    How can I make a sofa from pallets

    I’m considering making a pallet sofa. How can I make sure that pallets are safe and fit for this purpose? Should I apply anything to them before making the pallet sofa? Also would the pallet sofa last long, do you think? Thanks for your time.

    Asked by Sharon on 5th May 2022
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    How can I tell how effective a fire-resistant plasterboard is?

    How can I tell how effective a fire-resistant plasterboard is? Is there, perhaps a scale of how resistant they are to fire?

    Asked by LAURA on 12th May 2022
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    How much to build a set of outdoor steps?

    I’m hoping to have a set of steps built into my garden from my back door which was previously a window (so no previous steps were in place). Height about meter or slightly less from ground level. I’m not wanting brick finish, I have some slabs which I would like to use if possible. How much would I need to budget? Which trades would I need?

    Asked by Paula on 14th Apr 2025
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    How do solar panels work?

    Hi, I’m considering investing in solar panels but I want to know what the benefit of Solar panels is and what do they power in the house?

    Asked by lauren on 10th Apr 2020
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    Spacing between cooker and fridge in kitchen

    How far apart should I place the fridge-freezer and cooker in the kitchen? Are there any regulations or any guides to their placement?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 15th Feb 2023
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