Would holes in copper piping laid in cement floor always cause boiler pressure to go down?
Plumbing
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I suspect that my underfloor copper pipes that are most likely laid unprotected in cement may be leaking incredibly slowly...pin holes. I understand how corrosive cement can be to piping. When I bought the property there were unexplained damp patched on internal walls and I think a small portion of …
toilet blocked
Plumbing
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hi, my toilet is blocked, I've tried two plungers and a liquid unblock-er. And a hanger. but it still the water rises to to top. it slowly drains the there's little water left at the bottom of the bowl. Could you advise?
Wallpaper not sticking to wall
Painting & Decorating
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Best way to wallpaper over a mould course paint. Tried to wallpaper but it is not sticking to wall and is bubbling.
Double up on roof joist so to save height on summer house?
Carpentry & Joinery
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Hi all, Was wondering if I’m able to double up on roof joists on a flat roof so I can save internal height of summerhouse. Structure is 8m x 5m and was thinkinking of doubling 2 5x2’s together. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jay
Remove paint from resin bound gravel
Driveways
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I have a resin bound patio and some paint was spilt near it. That would have been ok but then someone walked through it and onto the patio. They have left several footprints across the patio. These aren’t ‘dense’ with paint - you actually don’t see them at first glance …
downstairs leak
Plumbing
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downstairs flat have ceiling leak but my flat directly above is bone dry. have checked attic and boiler for leak but bone dry
Strange "barking" or loud "sneezing" noise
Plumbing
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I live in a flat and since yesterday I've been hearing this "barking" or a loud "sneezing" sort of noise from the pipes in my bathroom. Sometimes it occurs between a few seconds and then stops for 2 minutes or so and happens again. What's the reason for this?
How to change wash on leaking basin mixer?
Plumbing
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My bathroom mixer is leaking by the hot water side that we turn. I cannot find any screws on the mixer to open and change the washer. Any idea how to open it without scratching it. Below is a link to the picture https://photos.app.goo.gl/eZNbdBNrRbxouNY86
How to store radiator removed from wall?
Heating & Gas
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Have taken my radiator off the wall for re plastering my room. Can you advise me how to store the Rad until work is complete. ie. Upturned, upside down, or vertically on its side.
Why does water keeps slowing in tap?
Plumbing
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When turning on my cold tap on in bathroom, the water keeps slowing down and stopping, have to keep turning it to get water to run?