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by jbowen5
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Replacing thermostat on radiator valve
Replies: 1
Views: 4105

Replacing thermostat on radiator valve

I have a standard thermostatic valve on each of my radiators. Not sure of the brand or model and not sure if that matters. The problem is the thermostat on one radiator no longer functions - the radiator stays cold. But when I remove the thermostat from the valve it opens and the radiator heats, so ...
by jbowen5
Sun May 09, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Brilliant White Emulsion on Wood Ceiling Dries to Cream
Replies: 2
Views: 5446

Thanks for the info. I suspect my wife will be satisfied with the cream rather than going over it all (while we are trying to live in it) 3 or 4 more times!
by jbowen5
Fri May 07, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Can I paint an adjoining neighbour's wall?
Replies: 5
Views: 20342

I don't specifically know what the law states on this, but how would you feel if a neighbour with whom you had issues painted a wall of your house without asking, simply because they could see it from their property while you could not see it from yours?
by jbowen5
Fri May 07, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Brilliant White Emulsion on Wood Ceiling Dries to Cream
Replies: 2
Views: 5446

Brilliant White Emulsion on Wood Ceiling Dries to Cream

My wife is painting white the ceiling of our kitchen in order to help lighten a dark room. The ceiling is all exposed wood of a medium brown colour. I'm not sure what, if any, finish has been on the wood, though definitely no previous paint. She is using Dulux Brilliant White Emulsion for Walls and ...
by jbowen5
Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:19 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How to Paint over Damp Exterior Wood???
Replies: 2
Views: 29815

Thanks for the input. I had been hoping that there would be a magic fix, but I've gradually been coming to the realization that what you suggest is the only way, short of replacing the entire window.
by jbowen5
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: How to Paint over Damp Exterior Wood???
Replies: 2
Views: 29815

How to Paint over Damp Exterior Wood???

I am working to restore and save old wood sash windows in a listed building I have recently purchased and moved into. The windows had been neglected for many years so, even where there is no rot, much of the exterior wood is very damp (perhaps I should say soaking wet). I can make the various replac...
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