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by BuyersAssistant
Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: Door Closer
Replies: 1
Views: 3065

Re: Door Closer

I would contact Dorma or Laidlaw, have a look on their websites, they have loads of data. They will be able to advise you as to the type of closer required.
by BuyersAssistant
Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: asbestos cement roof
Replies: 2
Views: 3091

Re: asbestos cement roof

Yeah it's dust from asbestos that causes respiratory problems. Generally it's OK if undisturbed.
Don't under any circumstances move it yourself, contact an asbestos specialist.
by BuyersAssistant
Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Zinc Covering to Porch Roof
Replies: 1
Views: 2951

Re: Zinc Covering to Porch Roof

Hi,

You should be able to find loads of roofing suppliers on the internet that will stock this kind of thing.

Google roofing suppliers and send them an email through the 'contact us' page.

Sounds like a standard thickness of precoated sheet to me.
by BuyersAssistant
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Someone building something mad opposite me!
Replies: 2
Views: 2457

Re: Someone building something mad opposite me!

Agree, contact the planning office at the local council. Proper planning permission should have been applied for for such a major alteration. Small modifications can be made, within strict criteria. This sounds like it's well outside those bounds. They should have applied for planning permission, in...
by BuyersAssistant
Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fixing a gurgling sink
Replies: 2
Views: 3351

Re: Fixing a gurgling sink

That looks like an extremely long pipe for a sink. I'm no expert, but I don't think that they are normally that long. Normally they connect into the main waste pipe much nearer to the sink.

I could be wrong.

Possibly because it is so log, it is dragging a lot of air in when it empties.
by BuyersAssistant
Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Shed/ Summer house base
Replies: 2
Views: 2943

Re: Shed/ Summer house base

Thanks Welsh Brickie.
by BuyersAssistant
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Shed/ Summer house base
Replies: 2
Views: 2943

Shed/ Summer house base

Hello, I moved into my house about a year ago. We have two level to our garden, and the lower level is adjascent to an old brook and the ground is quite soft. The previous owner sited a summer house at this level, and it looks like it is starting to list slightly. i don't think it has a suitable bas...
by BuyersAssistant
Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Do they still make larger wc pans. (Like the old ones)
Replies: 2
Views: 2276

Re: Do they still make larger wc pans. (Like the old ones)

Yes,

I would have a browze around DIY store websites etc. see what you can find, plumb centres etc. They are normally very helpful in these places.

Failing that a reclaimation yard may have an old style toilet.
by BuyersAssistant
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Concrete posts wobbling
Replies: 4
Views: 18693

Re: Concrete posts wobbling

The posts should not move. This is bad workmanship...probably to do with the concrete not setting properly. Get them back to fix the problem.
by BuyersAssistant
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bad odour coming from drains
Replies: 2
Views: 2387

Re: Bad odour coming from drains

Hi,

Well if the water isn't backing up there isn't a blockage, so shouldn't need DynoRod

Can you ascertain if the smell is coming back up the pipe or from outside somewhere?

Normally there is U-bends creating air locks in the pipes - preventing smells from coming up the pipes.
by BuyersAssistant
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Blocked outside drain
Replies: 2
Views: 4116

Re: Blocked outside drain

Yes,

Definitely shouldn't be flushing this type of stuff. These blockages are normally solved by rodding the drain.

Really you can't dissolve this sort of material with chemicals.

It may be worth investigating the condition of the drain, if these items are getting caught up somewhere.
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