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Hello, Removed wallpaper(s) in our mid 60s property only to find out the walls have hairline cracks all over, image attached. What would be the best way to deal with this? reading elsewhere it says to widen the cracks a bit before applying filler. This will be a daunting task as these cracks are on ...

rainandsnow

Hi all, I'm trying to undo the nut, but the motor spins with the nut (anticlockwise). It took a bit of force to get it moving/loosen initially. Am I missing something? There doesn't seem to be any way to lock the spinning of the motor. Short video of the problem here: m Appreciate any advice in adva...

rainandsnow

Hi stoneyboy,

Unfortunatly not, I can see the pipe is connected directly to another soldered joint.

I could cut it and replace it with somthing like this flex tap, push fit ?https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=jg+speedfit+flex+tap

rainandsnow

Hello,

I am unsure of this fitting type, is it a simple screw/unscreew with spanner or does it require a solder and I may need to get a plumber?

Thanks in advance.

rainandsnow

Thanks for the suggestion :)

rainandsnow

Hi, I live in a high rise building and this(dampness/mould/paint,plaster peeling) happens every winter and only affects on the left side of the window wall, even when the trickle vent is left open. Any suggestions for permanent fix, which material to use for replaster, paint type and if anyone could...

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