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Hi I'm looking at layout options for a kitchen remodel at home and I'm stuck trying to find definite rules about positioning of a gas hob relative to a window. I've seen various suggestions of 300-500mm but all a bit vague and nothing referencing a specific reg. I've gone as far as reading BR AD...

Hi looking for some advice. The side of my bay window seems to be letting water in. Unsure as to where the leak could be coming from as we've had the house re rendered and that's not solved the issue, we've had to lead flashing renewed and can't see any gaps as to where the water could get in...

Hi, i have been in a 1960s bungalow for 3 years. In the heavy rain recently my bay window developed a wet patch in the internal plaster. We added some caulk to the outside but on the next rain the patch of damp extended to the whole top and one side of the internal plaster. I can’t find any...

My window recently has developed a gap around it. If I push the outside of the window the gap disappears like the whole thing hasn't been secured properly. I assumed the whole window is drilled into the mortar so cant physically move? I am happy to remove the old expanding foam and add new to...

Hi all, first some context. I have recently had a load bearing wall removed in my kitchen to create a kitchen diner. Because this now means my living room leads directly into my kitchen (no direct access into entry hallway), building regs require a means of emergency escape from the living room...

I recently moved into my new property. The window downstairs has a key in which does work as i tested other keys, i unlock it and pull handle up and it opens about 5-7mm but wont go further. Will a new lock. Thankyou for any help

Hi all, We're installing a Bosch venting hob in our new kitchen. Is is located in front of a window, ie on an external wall. We'd like to duct it directly out the external wall, using 220x90mm rectangular ducting, straight from the hob outlet, through the wall at the same height, without going...

Had a gas safe central heating engineer visit a property, as i’m looking to relocate a boiler from a bedroom to a kitchen. the gas safe engineer said it’s safe to pass a boiler flue through the top of the window provided that I blank it out with a pvc panel. essentially i have a double glazed...

I have an old window which has failed sealant/putty as seen in the photo. What kind of sealant is best to cover and seal the failed dark material between frame and glass. Thank you for the advice

I'm looking for some advice on a special case; my friend has a ground floor flat which has 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom and kitchen in a terraced massionette. The upstairs is owned by someone else. His property has a long lease something like 500 years plus. He showed me round and there...

Hi there, We moved into our new place recently and there are no window keys anywhere. Most of the windows open fine as had been unlocked but some have been locked and won't budge? Anyway to tell what key I can get to open them? See pic Ideally I'd want to avoid replacing the handles etc if I...

Good morning I'm coming for advice so I'm ready and armed for when the window fitter eventually gets back to me We recently (4 months ago) had new front windows and internal wooden linings and a door installed but have some issues First of all there is damp coming through to the internal wood...

Hi All, Just had a window fitter come to fit a new window I ordered from them. Problem is they made an error with the size (it's 1cm bigger in length than the measurement they took). They said they can still install as can 'cut away' 1 cm of brick... However.... I wanted to check this first...

Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone can advise how to solve the issue with the new UPVC window in our loft room? After recent stormy weather, we found it had been leaking from above the window on the left hand side, plus a bit of a stain in the middle (see pictures). The window is located in a...

Hi, Gone over to my parents house and seen they had someone in to fit a new window and also do tiling. Not a great job performer on all fronts I know but what solution is best for finishing off the reveal with it being so narrow? The wooden piece on top will make things awkward I imagine.

Hey all, A little advice needed as to whether this is an easy fix or requires some proffesional attention. Just before I start this window is at a height of 11 foot inside the house and 3 stories high outside, so not the easiest to access. When close we can hear the window blowing through...

I have an old window which I am getting replaced and in the process of removing some of the timber, the brickwork around the window has crumbled away. Just wondering what to fill this with? I am thinking of building a form and filling in with concrete. Does that sounds sensible or is there a...

Hi, Does anybody know what the modern alternative is for the bitumen sheeting/roll that is protecting my cavity under the windowsill? See attached photo. I want to buy fresh as it looks like it has had it.

Hi there, I'm underway with my first ever tiling project. didn't pick an easy one to start with but it's gone ok so far. I planned the layout across the bottom, but of course forgot to think about the upper part around the window (see photo). Question is, on the left hand side of the window...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7wjbojk0o51vnvz/IMG20230611212505.jpg?dl=0 So the concrete? Or whatever this is, is largely compromised and crumbled. What should I do to replace or repair it? Thanks (And sorry for my lack of understanding for the correct material terminology just started repairing a...