Hi deeko99,
You may be able to find a latch with adjustable backset, if not you may have to use a 3 inch backset one and adjust the handle position slightly.
Regards S
Hi scotdiy86,
If you can identify the flush valve manufacturer and get a new valve replacing it is a matter of turning the valve and lifting it out of the mounting boss. The fill valve is best replaced.
Regards S
Hi nick17, Use a masonry drill a bit larger than the bolt and drill directly above it to the full depth of the bolt. Using a punch drive the bolt into the new hole so you can remove it. Use anchorfix to fill the holes when you refit the grating but make this the last bolt you fit - it will only need...
Hi Alex ok,
The pebble dash layer does nothing to protect you house from water ingress. Just leave it until you can get the pebble dash re-created.
Regards S
Hi diypatient,
It looks like there is only standard dot and dab fitted plaster board behind your tiles. Tidy up the hole shape and fit a new piece of plasterboard using board adhesive. Use the board adhesive to give a level surface and tile on this.
Regards S
Hi lydialala, In view of the age of your house it may be that there was no integral DPM but bitumen adhesive/paint with a layer of asbestos based tiles formed the DPM. Suggest you remove all loose material, paint a couple of layers of bituminous paint over the whole floor, then apply a layer of self...
Hi b4con, Since you already have a DPM in the concrete base there would be no advantage in adding another one. Ideally you need the PIR boards to be level with the top of your floor joists, if the boards when fitted are below the top of the floor joists fit strips of timber fixed to the sides of the...
Hi jintynut,
Sorry to hear you have health issues and will have to employ a contractor.
I suspect that if you try drilling a 14mm hole in the centre concrete core, that you may split it. How about drilling 6.5mm holes, screwing in 100x6mm stainless screws and casting around them.
Regards S
Hi jintynut, Thanks for the reply - I can now envisage what you propose but I think you are making it over complicated and expensive. Try hiring a Hilti drill and bit for just one day and see how easy it is, or not as the case may be. I hope you don’t mind me asking but why do you need to reinforce ...
Hi whydidistartthis ,
Provided your external cladding is weatherproof the is little to be gained by including a layer of breathable felt.
Inevitably in cold weather damp will condense on the inside of the cold exterior cladding, a breathable membrane will not prevent this.
Regards S
Hi jintynut,
I don’t think your proposal will work because the drill stand action will just lift the whole assembly as you try to drill a hole.
Regards S
Hi greek, You have what is called through bolts, they work well in brick type walls where you can drill a clean hole the same size as the sleeve. The sleeve expands at the end when the bolt is tightened so they are not very good in aerated concrete walls or similar soft walls . Check to ensure the e...