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by irfan
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Plantation on Roof
Replies: 0
Views: 2245

Plantation on Roof

Hi, my house roof is RCC and area available on the roof is round about 70'x40'. I was thinking of placing some plants there. My wife was interested in growing vegetables there in pots. Idea is good but there could be a problem of water seepage. Is there any one who have plants on his roof to share a...
by irfan
Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:35 am
Forum: Barn Conversions Forum
Topic: Cracks Moved to The Tiles
Replies: 1
Views: 4025

Cracks Moved to The Tiles

Hi,

My kitchen wall has crack line which has now moved down towards the floor. The wall up to 5 feet is covered with ceramic tiles. and the crack also appeared in them. If i plaster the wall again and replace the tiles with new ones then what is the probability that this crack will not appear again.
by irfan
Sat Mar 31, 2012 1:54 am
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: How To Clean Keyboard
Replies: 10
Views: 5814

How To Clean Keyboard

Hi,
I want to know the safe way of cleaning the keyboard. Some of my friend opened his own and remove all keys and washed them with detergent and again fixed the keyboard and it looks new. Is it safe or should i use some other way.
Thanks.
by irfan
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:49 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Kitchen Tile Broken
Replies: 1
Views: 2685

Kitchen Tile Broken

Hi,
One of the tile have been broken in my kitchen. Don't know how to change it. If i replace it then it will look different from the others being new. Is there any way that the replaced tile mixed up with the older ones.
by irfan
Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: ignition spark on oven
Replies: 3
Views: 3162

Re: ignition spark on oven

In my opinion please check out the ignition switch for stains and grease particles. Remove the knob or button cover If it looks sitcky from inside then make it clean from an expert.
by irfan
Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:08 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Inulating Roof with White Wash
Replies: 1
Views: 3039

Inulating Roof with White Wash

Hi, Some one told me that white wash is also a good insulator for roof. If a layer of Calcium Carbonate is quoted over roof then it will reflect the sun rays. In this way heat will not effect the interior of house. is it correct or not because it sounds very easy and could be done with a very light ...
by irfan
Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Low Pressure in Shower
Replies: 0
Views: 1987

Low Pressure in Shower

Hi, I want to know is there any way to increase the pressure of water in shower because its very low in my bathroom. water is coming from water tank placed on the roof of house.
by irfan
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling Fan
Replies: 0
Views: 1965

Ceiling Fan

Hi,
I want to install a ceiling fan. Should i hardwire it or can use the extension cord already installed down the wall.
by irfan
Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Energy Savors with Dimmers
Replies: 1
Views: 2303

Energy Savors with Dimmers

I have some lights with energy saving bulbs (philips master pl-c 4p 13w/827) can i fit a dimmer switch to these.
by irfan
Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: Renewable Energy Forum
Topic:
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Thermal Solar Energy Health Risks

Solar energy health risks are inherent to the design and installation of most thermal energy systems. These are the systems designed to heat water and air for household use. Solar water heaters complete three basic operations before delivering hot water to your faucet or your heating unit: 1. collec...
by irfan
Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:21 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: How To Clean Ceramic Tile
Replies: 0
Views: 2664

How To Clean Ceramic Tile

Sweeping Dirt adheres easily to the surface of ceramic tile, especially styles with textured surfaces. Regular sweeping loosens and removes most dirt. A vacuum cleaner can also be used to sweep, but make sure you use one without a beater bar to avoid dulling and scratching the tiles. Vacuum cleaner...
by irfan
Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Extending Room Area
Replies: 0
Views: 3130

Extending Room Area

Hi, I am making some changes in my house. One of them is to extend the room area i.e. Drawing room towards the road. Its already size is 30X30 and i want to extend it to 30X737. now i have removed its front wall i.e. road side and having door where i want to extend. The road level has been reached t...
by irfan
Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: How to deal with straw board wall?
Replies: 5
Views: 21959

Re: How to deal with straw board wall?

This was already in my mind but i have no one to support my idea. you are right the worst should be removed first and level up the area.
by irfan
Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: How to deal with straw board wall?
Replies: 5
Views: 21959

How to deal with straw board wall?

I have finally started with destroying my old bathroom and now I have found this straw wall. I was thinking to tear this down and build new stud wall or to "glue" Tile mate backer board on this straw, which would be the easiest way to do it, but would it be the best way? The black spot in ...
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