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by stoneyboy
Thu Aug 15, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Mineralisation and Damp
Replies: 1
Views: 215

Re: Mineralisation and Damp

Hi tittyc, You will have to remove the existing plaster/rendered surface to determine what is underneath. The porous elements in the wall could be injected with DPC liquid/cream and the wall rendered with a sand/cement mix containing waterproofing liquid. This will reduce the problem but solve it co...
by stoneyboy
Thu Aug 15, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer tap for gravity fed system
Replies: 1
Views: 217

Re: Mixer tap for gravity fed system

Hi kathyfaull, It’s part of the water board regulations that there are separate “channels” up to the tap nozzle, this is usually achieved by have a tube up the middle of the spout but you may still find taps (usually Chinese) that are just one tube. You should look out for taps that are designed to ...
by stoneyboy
Thu Aug 15, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fill valve won't stop nor flush - Easy to fix myself?
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: Fill valve won't stop nor flush - Easy to fix myself?

Hi scotdiy86,
Thanks for updating us - if the fill valve is dripping there may be debris in the valve, if the flush valve is letting by it’s either debris in the seating or it not adjusted height wise.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Repairing loose glass cassette in composite door
Replies: 1
Views: 207

Re: Repairing loose glass cassette in composite door

Hi carbar,
No you should not leave it loose, secure it using silicone mastic and use this to refit the trim.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: ? Non Standard Tubular Latch Size
Replies: 1
Views: 204

Re: ? Non Standard Tubular Latch Size

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
by stoneyboy
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fill valve won't stop nor flush - Easy to fix myself?
Replies: 5
Views: 286

Re: Fill valve won't stop nor flush - Easy to fix myself?

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
by stoneyboy
Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Waste water for washing machine and dishwasher
Replies: 1
Views: 221

Re: Waste water for washing machine and dishwasher

Hi jackjack492,
For connecting two appliances you will have to replace the existing trap with a McAlpine double appliance trap.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Bolt Stuck in Brickwork
Replies: 2
Views: 222

Re: Bolt Stuck in Brickwork

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...
by stoneyboy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: Plinth and pebble dash crumbled off
Replies: 1
Views: 207

Re: Plinth and pebble dash crumbled off

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
by stoneyboy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: How to repair these wood frame windows
Replies: 1
Views: 204

Re: How to repair these wood frame windows

Hi nubidiyer,
Sorry but your chances of renovating the frame and it lasting are pretty remote. Best to get it replaced with a upvc window.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Replacing a bathroom wall tile but backing has come away as well
Replies: 1
Views: 217

Re: Replacing a bathroom wall tile but backing has come away as well

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
by stoneyboy
Mon Aug 12, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: damp bathroom floor 1930s house
Replies: 3
Views: 253

Re: damp bathroom floor 1930s house

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...
by stoneyboy
Sat Jul 20, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Adding a DPM for log cabin floor insulation, after the battens have already been laid
Replies: 2
Views: 297

Re: Adding a DPM for log cabin floor insulation, after the battens have already been laid

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...
by stoneyboy
Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: SBR with floor adhesive
Replies: 1
Views: 306

Re: SBR with floor adhesive

Hi gavski1,
I don’t think it’s a good idea to stick down your wood floor, probably better to use an underlay designed for this purpose.
Regards S
by stoneyboy
Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Wall height
Replies: 8
Views: 382

Re: Wall height

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
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