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by fredthefifth
Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Need to Drill Between Two Tiles??
Replies: 1
Views: 3143

Need to Drill Between Two Tiles??

Hi All, one of the holes for a corner self has fallen on the grout line. The drill will nip the glazed ceramic tile each side. I have a faint recollection that is dodgy. Any advice on how to avoid cracking the tiles please?
Ta.
FTF
by fredthefifth
Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Replacing the Gas Box Cover (not recessed)
Replies: 6
Views: 7796

Hi All,

Just a quick update. Had a person from the utility company have a look and he advised that as the backplate is in good condition just replace the cover, or paint it!

Trouble is he advised that the box is a Mk1 which aren't readily available.

What paint would I use?

Cheers.
FTF
by fredthefifth
Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Replacing the Gas Box Cover (not recessed)
Replies: 6
Views: 7796

Replacing the Gas Box Cover (not recessed)

Hi All,

Is this a DIY job?

Looking in the box it looks fairlly straightforward, but the metal plate that is in the existing box seems to integrate with the pipework in a couple of places.

Any links for replacing?

Cheers.
FTF
by fredthefifth
Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Black Mould on Soffit Boards
Replies: 1
Views: 5543

Black Mould on Soffit Boards

Hi All, This is on a traditional 3 bed semi detached house We have a problem with black mould. It is on external soffit boards and builds up around upstairs windows too. In a few places it is internal on what I can best describe as the internal soffit immediately inside the windows. The black mould ...
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