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by stoneyboy
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: 19th century house with uneven ground floor
Replies: 2
Views: 7100

IonEsh,
Get some sharp sand (plastering type which has finer grains) and some cement and re-float the floor to level. Don't forget to wet the floor with a cement slurry before topping it or you will not get a proper bond.
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by stoneyboy
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: WC Pan to Cast-Iron Spigot
Replies: 4
Views: 4569

banquo, You can either: Cut off the spigot and use a rubber sleeve adaptor which will fit over the CI pipe and onto 100mm plastic pipe. Then use a pan adaptor to connect from the pan and into the plastic pipe - you will probably need one with an offset outlet. Or if you can find one there are rubber...
by stoneyboy
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: penetrating dampthrough solid brick wall
Replies: 2
Views: 5211

pistonbroke,
Are the external walls sandtexed or are they brick?
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by stoneyboy
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: condensation in attic
Replies: 3
Views: 7360

suzanne hughes, It is quite normal to get condensation forming on the underside of the felt just as it is normal to get condensation on windows in very cold weather. If you get substantial deposits of condensed water collecting on the floor of your attic then you do not have enough vents installed. ...
by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Are there specific problems associated with a drop system?
Replies: 2
Views: 2558

Foreigner,
There should not be any problems but you may need to fit some vent valves at strategic points on the first floor. You also need to consider where to put drainage valves.
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by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Can I burn wood in chimney flue?
Replies: 4
Views: 3217

Roclive,
Are you using a stove or is it and open fire?
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by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Is an air release valve a pressure release valve?
Replies: 6
Views: 4471

mortod,
You are right a automatic vent is not a pressure relief valve.
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by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: neighbours exterior wall
Replies: 3
Views: 3611

Tiga, I believe that you could either build directly against your neighbour's wall or you will be forced to leave a large gap. Either way under the party wall acts your neighbour will have the right to force you to employ a surveyor to certify that any foundations you form will not undermine his fou...
by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Black spots on wall !
Replies: 3
Views: 3657

armstrong08,
I doubt a low level vent behind a wardrobe will solve this problem. Your son needs to open a window when he is in the room or you can buy a de-humidifier.
by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Noisy shower pump
Replies: 5
Views: 9102

invisiblebloke,
Suggest you make sure the flexibles are not strained in any direction and put the pump on a piece of rubber. If you paid £150 or less for the pump you should expect it to be noisy.
by stoneyboy
Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: mains cold water causes hot water cylinder to vent any ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 3952

Popejp, If you are saying that when you turn on the mains into your home the cold water tank feeding the hot water cylinder overflows then you should be looking at fittings where you have both mains cold and tank fed hot water. This may be a shower valve or kitchen tap. If you have not replaced the ...
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