Ventilation is important for efficient running of the fridge. Also poor ventilation increases the risk of a fridge overheating and catching fire. First though, are you intending to stand the fridge on the washing machine? Beware of vibration.
Prime any bare wood preferably with an oil based paint to minimise grain lifting. Then coat everything with a high adhesion water based primer/undercoat. I would be using water based satin or eggshell as it dries much quicker enabling multiple coats in a day plus you won't stink the house out or be ...
There are regulations for positioning a flue in relation to windows, doors etc and proximity of other walls. If flue gases could enter your property through an open door/window it suggests a fault. Flue outlet positions are normally detailed in any boiler installation instructions. Otherwise would a...
If you have built your extension side wall tight to your boundary your neighbour could do the same same and there would be no gap giving the impression of terraced properties even with two independent walls. If their foundations are dug tight to yours I understand a party wall agreement could come i...
You can easily find out if the the boiler was installed "legitimately" by checking if the installation was notified to the local council as it should be. You may be able to find this information on the council's website. It is now quite normal for insurance companies to attempt to pass the...
Cost will depend on how easy it is to access a foul drainage pipe - are there any other toilets, baths, sinks etc near? I would ensure the drainage is corrected before purchase because the work would have probably been done right first time if straight forward.
Firstly for BIN use cheap brushes as shellac is difficult to clean out of a brush. Wrap the brush in cling film or polythene to stop it going hard between uses and don't bother cleaning. Secondly, will all the other paints be water based? If so synthetic brushes are ideal like Fossa Vipers from Deco...
Some good advice in previous posts. Can I just add that from personal experience "handle less" design doors seem to be a more costly option. Ikea are good value but are more limited in sizes ( unit widths ) Good luck whatever you choose.
Some very good advice in previous posts especially approaching the council planning department informally to get an idea of what is likely to be acceptable. From the recent experience of two near neighbours it might be beneficial to find a builder you like first and let him recommend an architect. M...
RAL is simply a wide range of colours identified by a code so you can order and duplicate the exact match in other makes of paint. BS4800 is a UK based widely used alternative although there are more obscure others. Many manufacturers, however will match each others colours by name.
Is the escape route needed to satisfy legal requirements or just for your own peace of mind? If not legally required by regulations it surely does not have to comply.
I have recently had a loft conversion done and was advised fire doors no longer require closers or intumescent strips. Due to installing mains smoke alarms in all habitable rooms I only needed one fire door fitted and that passed building inspection without closer or strips. Seems silly to have fire...
This could be because the paint has not keyed to the old finish. Are you rubbing down with abrasive paper and degreasing before applying the water based paint. If going over old oil based paint it may be beneficial to coat first with a water based high adhesion primer/undercoat like Bullseye123. I a...
