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plasterboard joint tape

I ordered some joint tape, but it was not self adhesive. Then somebody said It was available self adhesive - but that t...
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posted by tandrmackey
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Lead Flashing for an extension

can anybody help with pics / website or anything - of how lead flashing should be installed to cover the join of a roof...
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posted by skuniczek
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Aga Refurbish

I have a thirty year old gas fired Aga which is in need of a refurbish. The top needs re-enamelling and I'm sure th...
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posted by Mackem
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Brick Cleaner

Hi I live in a house built in 1899 and have decided to open up the breakfast room fire place and put a gas stove in the...
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posted by eD
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Corner Bath Panel

Hi All I am thinking of making a new curved panel for our corner bath, but am looking for some ideas or plans. I guess...
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posted by andy.radiocodesxxx
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by andy.radiocodesxxx

Trimming bi-fold doors

I've been looking for bi-fold doors for my nice new but very compact bathroom. Unfortunately the door frames in thi...
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posted by me
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Building Regs

I'm replacing a hearth and Building Regs Part J specify that the constructional hearth has to have a depth of 500mm...
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posted by j.b.griffiths
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Reparing a hearth

I live in a late victorian house. I am in the process of removing the old fireplace and inserting a firebasket. I have...
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posted by j.b.griffiths
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by j.b.griffiths

Planning

Is it true that if a building has stood for more than fours that it does`nt need planning consent.
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posted by tp.white
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Kitchen Extention

I have a single storey kitchen extention attached to my house. I believe that it has been there about five years. I wan...
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posted by tp.white
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by tp.white

Question about laminated board

I was looking for an alternative to ContiBoard. A search for laminated board does not bring up manufacturers or supplie...
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posted by Beemer
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Beemer

Painting External Wood ?

Hi Everyone, I would value your help once more please. We have a wooden garden shed and fences. We do not like the colo...
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posted by the_constructor
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by the_constructor

venting dryer indoors

In an attempt to reduce my heating bills, and at the suggestion of a mate of mine, I very recently have redirected my e...
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posted by jsimmons88
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by jsimmons88

roof problem

been up in my loft today and have noticed that the felt under the tiles is torn and hanging down on one side looks like...
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posted by jeffinleeds
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jeffinleeds