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    Are my UPVC windows not sealed properly?

    Hi all During the cold months the interior window sills and the bottom of the window frames get extremely cold to touch, to the point where condensation forms in that area overnight. Curiosity has gotten the better of me and I have removed the windowsills from both the main bedroom windows, and...
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    Which glue for silicon rubber seal to aluminium bifold

    The rubber seals at the bottom of the doors which I assume are silicon have fallen off. Which glue is best to fix them? Thanks
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    Basin waste seal kit, 3 piece. 8795R

    The above is for 1 1/4" outlets, does anyone know of any 3 piece 1 1/2" sealing kits.
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    Sealing distressed wood

    I have some old decorative posts which are well worn and moss covered. I'm looking to retain their look exactly without any cleaning up but protecting them from rotting further. Any ideas on a suitable way to treat/cover them without losing their character? They are completely non-structural...
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    Sealing gaps at foot of garage door to make watertight

    Hi all, Quick background, recently had a galvanised steel water bar installed at base of garage door to help stop water coming in during heavy rain. However, there is a gap between the bar and the garage door tracks. Probably 3mm or so, but of course it does allow water to come in (see pics)...
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    Seal garage roof joins from the inside?

    Hello, was wondering if anyone could give some advise garage roof which is just corrugated metal seems to have been leaking here an there the passed 12 months or so from the joins but as its 30+ years old don't think the beams would be safe enough to get onto the roof is there anything I could...
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    Bath Seal Strip

    Hi, My bath sits against a wall which isn't square. So one end of the bath touches the wall, but 20mm gap by the other end. There is a PVC sealing strip in place with nice corner pieces and end stops, looks quite neat. 3 edges of the bath need doing. Except it's now getting past its best and...
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    Sealing a Lead Pipe

    We have two lead pipes coming down into the bedroom from an old cold water tank in the loft that is dry and pitted inside. Problem is one of the pipes is leaking water verly slowly along with a white discharge that sets hard, almost like bird droppings. I've tried to seal it with "waterproof"...
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    Large gap in French doors

    As seen in the pictures, there's a large gap in my uPVC French doors where the locking door isn't compressed against the receiving door and is therefore letting in a draught. The top sits nice and tight but the bottom doesn't. I've tried turning both the top and bottom hinge adjustment screw to...
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    Electric hob gap

    Hi all My electric hob is fitted in my kitchen, however it appears to be pulling away from the frame and dropping in one corner. Any recommendations? The frame appears to be aluminium. Is it easy enough to glue or is there some kind of prop that can cover the gap between the hob and counter?
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    Connection to plastic manhole chamber

    Hi I am trying to build a manhole chamber with sump on the cheap. To buy a proprietary unit is to much money. If I simply but manhole chamber risers (which are low cost), and concrete the bottom, if there a way to cut in 110mm holes to connect a drainage pipes whilst maintaining a good seal?
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    Wagner Control 150m Sprayer leaking

    Afternoon all, Pretty much said it all in the title. We used to have a large “commercial” Wagner sprayer with a draw hose and two sprayer etc but the motor went bang. We need a quick fix and bout the control 150m which is for the small project market but it is a fan tasting little thing! About...
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    Can I reseal part of my bath?

    Hi there, I can see the sealant coming away slightly on one of the ends of the tub where it meets the wall/tiles. The other 2 seals seem fine. Can I just re seal the one end or do I need to do the whole lot? Thanks, Dan
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    Smells adjacent to low profile shower trap

    Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any advice you can spare... I have smells that are coming up through the floorboards next to a low profile shower drain / trap. I'm not a plumber, but I believe the shower trap itself is working fine as there are no smells coming from the drain itself...
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    Stanley compressor tyre inflator

    Just bought Stanley 8216035SCR011 24Ltr Electric Compressor with 5 Piece Accessory Kit 240V (48089) But the connector that goes on a standard car tyre valve does not fit or seal. It's loose and just lets the air out of the tyre. Tried moving it, pushing harder, nothing makes it seal. Anyone...
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    Boiler airflow

    I have a Danesmoor 15/19 utility (oil) boiler installed and running in a garage. The garage has a standard garage door and a combined pvc door/window. The garage door is not sealed at the bottom or insulated. It being winter there is often puddles of water just inside the garage by the...
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    What products to use to cure and seal concrete drive way ?

    Hey every one, I am just wondering what products every uses for cure and sealing drive ways. And what kind of prices am I looking at ?
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    Rain getting through bay window

    Hi all, Heavy rain and wind today has resulted in water penetrating bay window area. https://ibb.co/K658w6L https://ibb.co/gVjXXVQ https://ibb.co/1dqxd5b https://ibb.co/y0n3qt2 https://ibb.co/sKDbzyW Pictures can be seen here. The middle and left windows (where leaking is between) are...
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    Soundproofing interior door

    I am planning on soundproofing an interior door. The thinking at the moment is to replace the existing hollow door with a solid core door, a Norseal NOR810 dropseal and NOR720 door seal. I have never attempted anything like this before and wanted to see if anyone here has any...
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    jg plastic 1/2" tap connector

    Hi, I'm connecting a JG plastic 1/2" tap connector to a back to wall toilet cistern which has a metal connection. Pic attached. There is a rubber washer in the JG connection, but would you guys add anything else to make a better seal? Thanks in advance!
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