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by JamieMartin
Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:24 am
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Laminate floor - plank direction opinions...
Replies: 2
Views: 195

Re: Laminate floor - plank direction opinions...

Thanks stoneboy. All the flooring on the upper floor rooms are large board 'sheets', rather than the traditional floor board 'planks', so I don't think this will have any influence on the direction of the laminate flooring boards to be laid over them. Though I will need to do a bit of prep work befo...
by JamieMartin
Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:44 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Laminate floor - plank direction opinions...
Replies: 2
Views: 195

Laminate floor - plank direction opinions...

I'm planning on replacing the carpets in all our first floor bedrooms with laminate flooring, and have been going round in circles regarding the direction the planks should be laid. Please see attached floorplans, showing two different proposals. My understanding is that general wisdom suggests plan...
by JamieMartin
Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: How to Remove Garage Door Timber Frame for Garage Renovation?
Replies: 0
Views: 3138

How to Remove Garage Door Timber Frame for Garage Renovation?

Hi all, I'm in the process of renovating my garage, and have decided to replace the up-and-over steel door with side-hinged steel doors. I have received the new doors (complete with their new steel frame), but have encountered a snag when trying to work out how to remove the old up-and-over. It has ...
by JamieMartin
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wiring up New Nest Thermostat a bit of a Conundrum
Replies: 1
Views: 6198

Wiring up New Nest Thermostat a bit of a Conundrum

As a disclaimer, I have some, but limited home DIY electrical wiring experience, but am very keen to learn. My experience so far includes replacing wall switches, wall sockets, ceiling lighting, and wiring up my Combi-boiler's new Heat Link. My question is regarding trying to wire a new Nest thermo...
by JamieMartin
Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Advice Needed on Repairing Loose Vertical Exterior Facade Tiles on House
Replies: 2
Views: 3124

Re: Advice Needed on Repairing Loose Vertical Exterior Facade Tiles on House

Thanks Welsh Brickie. This is also what others have told me in the interim since posting the question, so you've verified it for me. I just need the weather to play nicely to allow me to do it!

Jamie
by JamieMartin
Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Advice Needed on Repairing Loose Vertical Exterior Facade Tiles on House
Replies: 2
Views: 3124

Advice Needed on Repairing Loose Vertical Exterior Facade Tiles on House

Hi all. I'm fresh to DIYDoctor, and fresh to owning a house - we moved in just a couple of weeks ago. In the high winds last week a few of the vertical tiles on the rear facade of the house have come loose. One has come free completely (but is intact), and another has slid down and is resting agains...
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