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by Freeman
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: chain cutter for 100mm clay drainage
Replies: 4
Views: 3545

Never used one, but I have used a 9" angle grinder fitted with a stone cutting blade in, to cut clay pipe.
by Freeman
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing Heavy Radiator to recently skimmed very old walls.
Replies: 1
Views: 4134

Could you fix some battens to the wall where the radiator brackets will go, this will enable you to pick and choose new screw holes, you could also consider sinking the battens into the surface of the plaster and fixing them directly to the brick. Or you could use resin fixings in the holes he has a...
by Freeman
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Chimney breast removed by charlatan!
Replies: 6
Views: 5675

Jos5 I believe that you may be able to have your open fire, at least an enclosed stove, but like everything else you are subject to building regulations. Without seeing the actual situation, I understand the solution to your problem is as follows - you'll have to install or construct a hood within t...
by Freeman
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Front UPVC Door warping when sun shines on it.
Replies: 3
Views: 19776

No it's not usual, the door has not been fitted correctly. I'd guess that either the frame has been fixed out of square or the centre panel either glass or plastic has not been packed correctly and the door is out of square. Draw a line with a pencil along the top edge of the door on to the frame, o...
by Freeman
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: How to take out the cupboard shelf
Replies: 3
Views: 3585

Sounds like you need a Birmingham screwdriver i.e. a big hammer and smash the shelf out. The plastic disc is a nut and the shelf would have been screwed in from the outside of the cabinet when first assembled. The shelf is an integral part of the cabinet and unless it is supported by cabinets either...
by Freeman
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Chimney breast removed by charlatan!
Replies: 6
Views: 5675

Oh a woodburner - my mistake , thought you were on about gas. (which you could have) Anyway, if you're considering an open fire or an enclosed stove, any flue would have to terminate above the roof of the building, which means you would have to seek permission from the person who owns the wall the f...
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp proof course
Replies: 1
Views: 3496

Can you get the person who did the block paving to do it properly? If you are thinking of selling, then a surveyor could pick it up. If your staying put, don't worry too much unless you develop damp, one of the reasons the DPC should be 150mm above ground is because of rain bouncing off the ground a...
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Chimney breast removed by charlatan!
Replies: 6
Views: 5675

In terms of reinstating the chimney - forget it

Oh and get it commissioned by a CORGI registered installer, you wouldn't want to have to pay a big insurance claim, should anything go wrong.
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:19 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Roca Close Couple toilet wont fill up
Replies: 5
Views: 17959

Take the lid off by unscrewing the silver ring, have a look inside, you'll see which is the ball valve, its directly above the water inlet pipe and to one side of the cistern. Try spraying Cillit Bang all around the ball valve, let it soak and keep respraying, this will loosen the lime scale. Worst ...
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Heating off but still hot water
Replies: 3
Views: 7040

It is possible that the 'electric switch' is faulty, get the system checked out.
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: drainage channels on a worktop
Replies: 1
Views: 2640

Make up a jig for the router to follow, with the correct spacings for your grooves and like you say incline it, making sure that the jig is very secure. Practice on a scrap bit of timber first.
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Replacing unusual size doors
Replies: 9
Views: 10903

Are the doors flat panelled? If so how about sticking the moulding of your choice to the flat panel to create a raised moulding effect
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Cutting shiny laminate kickboards
Replies: 2
Views: 8791

The jigsaw blade you refer to is a down cutting blade i.e. it cuts on the down stroke not the up stroke. Cover the sole plate of the jigsaw with adhesive tape to prevent scratching the shiny surface or cut from the back using a fine toothed conventional blade.
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Concrete mix to make ornamental block.
Replies: 4
Views: 3225

Are you vibrating the mix once in the former? tapping the sides should be sufficient, this will help you to avoid the voids.

Once they are laid, paint them with watered down yoghurt, this speeds up the ageing process.
by Freeman
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: mdf or wood?
Replies: 8
Views: 33440

Ideally get him to match the skirting and architrave with what's in the rest of the house, unless you intend to replace all skirting and architraves over a period of time. Timber will not warp or twist if graded and fixed properly. MDF is not such a proven material and is considered as 'knot the rea...
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