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stanwilcock

Rafter length

With a clay tile roof, what is the maximum span of a rafter on a 35 degree pitch using 150 x 50 c16 graded timber between pick up points, ie wall plate and purlin/ridge? Thanks.
17:37 Tue 08th Jun 20102 answers, last by bwindustries 05:08 Fri 27th May 2016
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hev

concrete gutters

Need some advice our concrete gutters have sprung a leak we cannot afford the option of removing them so has anyone had the same trouble and is there any particular sealing products that you have used...
09:46 Fri 11th Jun 201018 answers, last by AlBags 11:55 Sat 17th Sep 2011
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philblack

valley/hip rafters

Hi all, what is the plumb cut angle of a valley rafter when the pitch of the roof is 35 degrees and is there a formula to work this out on any size pitch? Thanks
12:19 Sat 12th Jun 20106 answers, last by rivalryan 20:37 Wed 11th Aug 2010
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greenrook

Electric panel heaters

I want to remove some ancient storage heaters and replace them with new panel heaters. Can I ask an electrician to use the existing wiring to supply juice to them, and rejig the connection from the...
16:02 Wed 09th Jun 201011 answers, last by garethjones10 10:54 Tue 10th Aug 2010
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daginge

Cleaning metal

Anyone got any ideas how to clean a discoloured steel engineering ruler without taking the measurement markings off as well? TIA
09:13 Sun 13th Jun 20106 answers, last by daginge 14:17 Sun 13th Jun 2010
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123everton

Garador instructions

Can anyone find the fitting instructions for a Garador Salisbury 7066c door with Georgian bars? I think it's classed as a retractible door. I've tried their website to no avail? Thanks....
13:05 Wed 09th Jun 20105 answers, last by 123everton 15:09 Wed 09th Jun 2010
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Akinator

Decking

I have decided to undertake a bit of DIY. I have purchased some decking but I am not sure at what distance I should put the joists apart. Would 600mm be about right?
12:59 Wed 09th Jun 20102 answers, last by Akinator 13:12 Wed 09th Jun 2010
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Finwoodhill

Putting a rebate on timber

I need to rebate the edge of some 3" x 2" timber to make a gate. What is the best/most cost effective tool to achieve this?
20:19 Tue 01st Jun 20107 answers, last by Toleman 11:33 Sun 06th Jun 2010
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codswallop

Washing m/c

I have an Indesit washing m/c.until,recently it did the wash part of the cycle but won't progress to the rinse and pumping out unless I change the dial by hand and then it carries on .Does anyone...
12:19 Fri 28th May 20104 answers, last by ZebUK 11:51 Sat 05th Jun 2010
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des1

Shower problem.

I have a manual power shower that works fine but when i turn it off it continues to drip. Any ideas please?
19:41 Wed 02nd Jun 20106 answers, last by AlBags 13:05 Fri 04th Jun 2010
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rocbert

Fascia boards-RCG

need to replace fascia boards around garage and walkway, and will require approx 30 m of board. What is the typical price of fascia boarding, and what is a reasonable price to pay to get the job done...
13:23 Thu 03rd Jun 20101 answer, last by The Builder 16:18 Thu 03rd Jun 2010
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SusieWinwood

Stable door with cat flap

We've just got a stable door for the side door and need to put a cat flap in. This is the style http://www.wickes.co....ble-Door/invt/205785. With it not being a solid door would this cause problems?...
08:47 Wed 02nd Jun 20106 answers, last by boxtops 20:13 Wed 02nd Jun 2010
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zita-green

Old glass bottle

Is there a way of removing iron oxide deposit from inside an old glass bottle?
12:45 Tue 01st Jun 20102 answers, last by zita-green 15:02 Wed 02nd Jun 2010
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2gbmum

External tap lost pressure

My external tap in back garden has lost all pressure. Hadn't used it over the winter and then came to use it recently and found a weak dribble coming out. Tried over next weeks and it's the same. It...
14:42 Fri 28th May 20105 answers, last by 2gbmum 13:14 Sat 29th May 2010
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lynbeast

potterton suprima 40L hot water but no central heating downstairs

I have a Potterton Suprima 40L about 6 yr old. Had no problems with it over the past years. I have no central heating to the radiators for the past 2 weeks downstairs, the radiators work upstairs...
21:48 Fri 28th May 20101 answer, last by AlBags 22:02 Fri 28th May 2010
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lynbeast

potterton suprima 40L hot water but no central heating downstairs

I have a Potterton Suprima 40L about 6 yr old. Had no problems with it over the past years. I have no central heating to the radiators for the past 2 weeks downstairs, the radiators work upstairs...
21:48 Fri 28th May 20101 answer, last by AlBags 22:00 Fri 28th May 2010
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jacklee

Place mats

Where can I buy table mats with Jack Vettriano pictures?
18:54 Thu 27th May 20101 answer, last by alavahalf 19:25 Thu 27th May 2010
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fd1972uk

Painting IKEA Mammut Furniture

Hi, Could anyone advise if I can paint this type of furniture? The material type is below. Also wondering if anyone can advise if I require a special type of paint? Ta Basematerial: Particleboard,...
12:11 Tue 25th May 20103 answers, last by The Builder 11:35 Thu 27th May 2010
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Ifor

Single panel glazed interior door

I want to match interior doors (standard size, single) that have a 4 to 6 inch frame all round and a single panel of glass (toughened Flemish) as insert. The glass isn't a problem, but none of the DIY...
18:58 Wed 26th May 20101 answer, last by AlBags 21:47 Wed 26th May 2010
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hope19

varnish

I am trying to find a varnish suitable for stone work..any suggestions please.
16:01 Tue 25th May 20102 answers, last by hope19 09:09 Wed 26th May 2010

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