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by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Advantages of Caravan With Own Address on Our Property
Replies: 1
Views: 2780

Re: Advantages of Caravan With Own Address on Our Property

As you describe it, your caravan does not sound that appealing so renting it out might be a challenge! If there is no benefit to it (ie, you're not even prepared to use it and it is going to be difficult to rent), why pay council tax to keep it. If this is the case, I'd remove it and inform that cou...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Loft Conversion Pre-1985 and Building Regulations
Replies: 1
Views: 10044

Re: Loft Conversion Pre-1985 and Building Regulations

New building regulations cannot be retrospectively enforced. If you were to have any alterations made to the property it is likely that you would have to bring various aspects of the building in line with the modern building regulations of the time, particularly if they impinge on the alterations. G...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Is our new Calacutta Laminate Wortop Faulty?
Replies: 1
Views: 2818

Re: Is our new Calacutta Laminate Wortop Faulty?

Hi jack32,
Any chance you could attached a photo?

Have you raise this with the people that sold it to you? It would be interesting to hear what they say.
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Condensation Possibly Causing Paint Peeling off Walls?
Replies: 1
Views: 4653

Re: Condensation Possibly Causing Paint Peeling off Walls?

If it keeps happening it would be worth getting to the root cause of the problem. You're obviously just treating the symptoms which can be a waste of money. You don't say where this paint peeling is occurring, as this will give you an indication if it is condensation, which is more common in 'wet' a...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Corrugated Bitumen Sheet Fence and reducing traffic noise
Replies: 1
Views: 2813

Re: Corrugated Bitumen Sheet Fence and reducing traffic noise

I've not tried this solution, but it would be great to hear how effective it is. The issue that you have is that the sound will take the path of least resistance and diffuse to reach you, even if you totally block any sound coming through the fence. The sound that comes over the fence will be imposs...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions of Lusso Stone Resin Range to Kit out Bathrooms
Replies: 1
Views: 7887

Re: Opinions of Lusso Stone Resin Range to Kit out Bathrooms

I've not used them, but did a quick search for reviews that people have left online. There is one review about the wrong product being shipped which they replaced, but otherwise they all were pretty positive. The really nice think is that they responded to all the reviews, good and bad, which sugges...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Interior Design Forum
Topic: How to incorporate pine furniture into a nice room?!
Replies: 1
Views: 2230

Re: How to incorporate pine furniture into a nice room?!

Tricky one, if painting is off the 'menu'! Have a look at the colour theory of design to get you started:

https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/colour-theory.htm
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:47 am
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Help Needed Identifying Parts of Flat Pack Furniture Set
Replies: 2
Views: 2519

Re: Help Needed Identifying Parts of Flat Pack Furniture Set

These are cam locks and dowels.

You can find them if you search for "flat pack furniture fixings" and there are lots of sites that sell them. You'll have a bit of a boring job searching though them to find the ones you need.
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Homemade Pulse Button for New Blender That Does not Have one
Replies: 1
Views: 2975

Re: Homemade Pulse Button for New Blender That Does not Have one

I'm sure that it would work, and would be relatively easy to do. Make sure the are safe though: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/el ... safety.htm

Or you could position the blender near the plug if you have a counter top socket?
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Advice on Insulating Roof of New Block Gym Building in Back Garden
Replies: 1
Views: 2574

Re: Advice on Insulating Roof of New Block Gym Building in Back Garden

I would use slab insulation or insulation batts (Celotex or Polystyrene will do). Push and fix these up against the corrugated roof sheets between the joists. Any condensation should run down the roof slope and away not causing any issues. We've got lots of information about building sheds here is t...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: What Type of Paint to use to Cover Decorators Caulk Without Cracking
Replies: 1
Views: 10241

Re: What Type of Paint to use to Cover Decorators Caulk Without Cracking

Hi Damo, The cracks are due to the paint drying too quickly as the underlying surface has 'sucked' out the moisture making it dry and shrink causing the cracks. You should prime the surface before painting to stop this happening. Have a look at this project for guidance on priming surfaces before pa...
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Cooking Power Tools and Some Technical Problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2133

Re: Cooking Power Tools and Some Technical Problems

I'd get your wife a cheap TV that's likely to break pretty quickly and that should solve your problem! :-)
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Laying Carpet onto Magnesite Floor That's Laid onto Concrete
Replies: 3
Views: 4835

Re: Laying Carpet onto Magnesite Floor That's Laid onto Concrete

If the Magnesite is not damp then there is little point doing anything to it. As it is flexible you can put soft covering like carpet over it and you should be fine.

If you are going to fit the carpet yourself, you can get some tip here: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/layingacarpet.htm
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Cleaning Gas Burners in Oven After Culinary Disaster on Christmas Day
Replies: 1
Views: 2049

Re: Cleaning Gas Burners in Oven After Culinary Disaster on Christmas Day

Have you checked the heating element? These can be replaced relatively cheaply (compared to buying a new cooker) and could be the cause.

Most manufacturers have a helpline which can talk you through basic diagnosis.
by diydoctor6
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Cowboy Builders
Topic: Had Anyone Else Used Your Timber Windows Ltd Dagenham
Replies: 1
Views: 2276

Re: Had Anyone Else Used Your Timber Windows Ltd Dagenham

This sounds a trick situation. You have two issues; firstly the FENSA certificate determines if the windows meet building regulations. The aesthetics/quality of the job (assuming the FENSA certificate has been issued) needs to be addressed directly with the firm who fitted them. You should always ke...
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