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by Cosmo
Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Cowboy Builders
Topic: Can I Part Ways With my Builder Due to Some Issues?
Replies: 1
Views: 2502

Re: Can I Part Ways With my Builder Due to Some Issues?

I would say Yes! As long as you give due notice and after satisfactory inspection, pay whats owed. But you know having building work carried out can be stressful and you may well find you have jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire! Also by doing this you will probably find that the work wil...
by Cosmo
Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: New Plaster Board Fixing System Demonstration
Replies: 2
Views: 2068

Re: New Plaster Board Fixing System Demonstration

Corefix. Yes that was the one. Thank you.
by Cosmo
Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: New Plaster Board Fixing System Demonstration
Replies: 2
Views: 2068

New Plaster Board Fixing System Demonstration

Hi,

A few weeks ago a new board fixing system was demonstrated on DIY doc.
I cannot seem to find it (plenty of originals) on the site.
Can anyone help in this please?

Thanks
by Cosmo
Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Stripping wallpaper off a new-build flat
Replies: 1
Views: 3290

Re: Stripping wallpaper off a new-build flat

Stop! You are into the plaster board. For the best no hassle job just paper or emulsion over the existing surface. It will look fine.

Hope this helps
by Cosmo
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Central Heating Exspansion Tank Overflow Drip but Ball Valve is Fine
Replies: 1
Views: 2148

Re: Central Heating Exspansion Tank Overflow Drip but Ball Valve is Fine

Hi,

The level in your f&e tank is most likely set too high thus when the water heats up it expands. OR if you have a indirect hot water cylinder the coil may be passing. Try lowering the water first.

Hope this helps
by Cosmo
Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:03 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Advise Needed Please for Replacing Only Wash Basin and not Pedestal
Replies: 1
Views: 2200

Advise Needed Please for Replacing Only Wash Basin and not Pedestal

Hi, I need to replace my bathroom wash basin. I need to retain the existing pedestal as the floor covering is cut around it. The basin is 560 x 460 (approx) and I would like to replace with a 400 x 300 ish. My question is: Will it fit onto the existing pedestal and pipework? A more or less straight ...
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