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by spantik
Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Basic DPM Help for Brick Wall Seperating Balconies
Replies: 0
Views: 1879

Basic DPM Help for Brick Wall Seperating Balconies

Hello I am sure most of you out there can help me! I have an external brick wall separating my balcony from my neighbours balcony. It is about 2.5 metres high and is in reasonable condition. I can see a DPM above the first layer of bricks. Can I paint a bitumunous paint from the balcony level (which...
by spantik
Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: To leave on or not?? Gas CH question
Replies: 1
Views: 2784

To leave on or not?? Gas CH question

Bet you've answered this question more than once! I had a Vaillant combi boiler & programmable room thermostat fitted at the start of the year. The heating is on after the summer and I am left wondering the age old question - is it more economical (and more efficient?) to set the thermostat at a...
by spantik
Mon May 14, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Extending a shower cable by about 20cms
Replies: 2
Views: 9576

Re: Extending a shower cable by about 20cms

What a great reply and loads of clear help. Thanks ericmark!
by spantik
Sun May 13, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Extending a shower cable by about 20cms
Replies: 2
Views: 9576

Extending a shower cable by about 20cms

Having changed our CH system we now have the chance to make better use of our old airing cupboard and I want to shelve it BUT the cable to the electric shower (8.5KWH) crosses the airing cupboard door opening about half way up on its way from the shower wall switch on the L (inside the said cupboard...
by spantik
Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Staircase - closed string problem
Replies: 1
Views: 2741

Staircase - closed string problem

The gloss paint starts to split & crack soon after I have repainted the closed string - where it adjoins the walls on both sides of our staircase. I always apply it correctly and with undercoat. Could the cracking be due to the movement associated with going up and down the stairs? It always loo...
by spantik
Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Pine furniture restoration
Replies: 1
Views: 3345

Pine furniture restoration

I've inherited some trad. pine furniture & I want to clean it up and protect the wood against further abuse. What's the best way of doing this? Any help would be welcome or referral to relevant websites. Thanks.
by spantik
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Yellowing white paint on radiator
Replies: 2
Views: 10151

Yellowing white paint on radiator

This is the first time this has happened to me and I've done nothing different in the prep! I rubbed down a cold, previously painted radiator (satin white) that was in good nick - just tired. I painted it with two coats of Crown white gloss - not sure if it was non drip/ solvent based/ water based -...
by spantik
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:29 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fitting a minimalist shower
Replies: 0
Views: 2467

Fitting a minimalist shower

We want to fit a single glass shower screen on top of a low profile shower tray to create a minimal look in our new shower room. It will butt up against the tiled wall on one side with a bracing bar to support the other end as it will be 1200mm long. We are employing a bathroom specialist to do the ...
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