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by aleco135
Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:37 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Gap Between Fascia and Wall Causing Leak in Roof
Replies: 1
Views: 4122

Re: Gap Between Fascia and Wall Causing Leak in Roof

Hello, it will be a bit fiddly, but firstly remove the moss and debris fro the area, take the section of gutter off, you will then need to get it dry, Cut a piece of flash band to lap about 100mm from the roof and cover the offending are of exposed wood behind the fascia. Apply some heat to the flas...
by aleco135
Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Anyone Know How to Change This Type of Lightbulb?
Replies: 5
Views: 2078

Re: Anyone Know How to Change This Type of Lightbulb?

Hello, If you hold the face of the bulb with your thumbs ( you can get a special tool, which is a little sucker type device which sticks to the bulb) and twist anti clock wise. It will only need to turn about a quarter of a turn then it can be removed. To fit a new bulb just do the reverse. Good luc...
by aleco135
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Lead Flashing Around Chimney and Damp Patches on Chimney Breast
Replies: 1
Views: 2536

Re: Lead Flashing Around Chimney and Damp Patches on Chimney Breast

Hello, is the chimney open on top? are the pots still on? if they are the rain can get in that way, run don the inside of the chimney and find its way in. Otherwise it could be flashing problem or render. Hard to tell without seeing myself. If you've removed the fires and plastered over the hole you...
by aleco135
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Resealing and Caulking Wooden Double Glazed Windows to Prevent Drafts
Replies: 2
Views: 3515

Re: Resealing and Caulking Wooden Double Glazed Windows to Prevent Drafts

Hello, sorry to hear about the draught problem with your windows. Re: condensation. No you can't get rid of it, but you don't need to replace the whole window frame just replace the double glazed unit. Re: draughts. If the draught is getting around the edge of the frame, depending on the size of the...
by aleco135
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Badly Fitted Windows and French Door and no Ventilation
Replies: 1
Views: 2457

Re: Badly Fitted Windows and French Door and no Ventilation

Hello, Bad news is that you can't retro fit openers to the frames around the french doors. Good news is that you can retro fit trickle vents to the frames. You could do it yourself if your handy with a paint scraper to remove your glass units and a drill to get through the plastic. The vents can be ...
by aleco135
Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Corded Hammer Drill Selection and Which is Best for DIY?
Replies: 3
Views: 2772

Re: Corded Hammer Drill Selection and Which is Best for DIY?

Hello, If your budget can stretch a bit I would recommend you get an SDS drill from a brand like dewalt/hitachi/bosch/makita etc. I had many cheap percussion drills for diy and they didn't last long. Bought myself cheapest makita sds drill I could and never looked back. I now use it for work doing a...
by aleco135
Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Inline Water Filter Installation Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 1987

Re: Inline Water Filter Installation Advice

Hello, It can be a pain in the back side when you get a leak and can't understand why. Tell me about it! I fitted a filter myself, a different type to the one you seem to be fitting but I did have a recurring problem with a small leak. The leak was coming from a rubber seal, so I bought some soluble...
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