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  1. Pete2024

    Gap in Patio Doors

    Hi, We have a double patio door and the previous owner has bodged a repair to seal a gap. However it will fall off as soon as the 2nd door is opened. How can we seal this gap please? Thanks.
  2. B

    Left with a big 1st floor wall cavity on patio doors )o:

    Hello everyone, I was really hoping someone might be able to advise me on what I need to do to fix an issue I've been left with. We have two inward-opening 1st floor patio windows, but the builders have left us with a gap in the floor cavity with a bit of DPM flapping about. The builder insisted...
  3. A

    Gap between skirting and tile. HELP

    Hi, I have removed a door jamb and replaced with plastererd wall. I am in the process of doing the skirting.You can see my dilemma in the images attached. I am thinking either pack some spacers so that the skirting sits in and covers the gap, or stick some best colour matched (i.e. magnolia...
  4. janieJones123

    How to block gap in toilet soil pipe, inside and out

    Having a bit of an issue with mice at the minute in a new house, so trying to block all gaps and paths in. I have noticed that there is a sizeable gap around an en suite toilet soil pipe on the first floor, and was wondering what would be some suggestions on how best to block it, with keeping...
  5. Intrepid86

    UPVC windows (installed 2021) not sealing in middle on side hung openings

    Hello all! So, bought a house in 2021 and 6 months prior the previous owners had all the front windows replaced. All 4 sets have side hung, outwards openings. In the middle of the hinge side opening (vertical), there is a gap large enough to fit a piece of card through. A trades person who is...
  6. twildy

    Filling unsightly gap between tile trim and wall

    Hello, After the bathroom fitter left, I was left with an unsightly gap between the tile trim and the wall. Ranging from about 1-3mm. I tried to fill it with silicone but the finish was unsatisfactory so I removed it again. Should it be filled with a flexible grout instead? Cheers!
  7. D

    Internal Window Frame Gap

    Hi, Every winter we start to get condensation on our windows overnight, not horribly excessive thankfully and it's fairly manageable. I want to give the window sill a fresh coat of paint as the paint is starting to wear off year by year and it will end up exposing the bare wood, the paint does...
  8. B

    Bathroom floor gap help

    I am in the planning stages of a bathroom refurb and have come across my first major hurdle. There is a gap under the bath where the angled ceiling is on the stairs, image attached. This is exactly where I'm wanting the shower to go and unfortunately there are some angled joists projecting...
  9. T

    Need help with uneven concrete floor

    Hello, before installing LVT I need to even out the concrete floor but it's difficult how I should proceed.. Should I use self levelling compound or concrete + sand?? Thank you The first picture - 2 to 4mm gap between lounge and dining room The second picture - 8 to 12 mm gap between kitchen...
  10. O

    Gap between bifolds and RSJ

    Hi, New here. Need some advice on a project I’m working on. Iv had a 5meter RSJ put in across the back of my house. I have some bifolds ready to go in for now but In 6-8 months time I am having an extension. When I do the bifolds will move to the new extension. The problem is the RSJ...
  11. F

    1 inch gap between wall and toilet - skirting board

    Hi, We have had this toilet installed, but there is skirting board around the room. I was expecting the toilet to sit flush against the wall, but I didn't even think to ask about the skirting board. Is cutting the skirting board where the toilet will be considered best practice? Is there a...
  12. A

    Window frame gap needs closing - what's the best way?

    I've a window with a gap around the frame in one corner - it measures about 1 ft x 1.5ft. It's pushed out on the outside too, so there's a draft. Can I just use strong glue and push the frame back in, or would that put pressure on the window pane and risk cracking it over time? Any other...
  13. R

    How to fill this gap between timbers?

    There is a 5mm gap between the bottom of a stringer and the skirting. What can I fill the gap with? Can I put some foam in and then easifill? Or is this a caulk job…
  14. R

    Composite expansion gaps

    Hi all I installed a 9m x 6m composite decking in my garden. When I installed 18 months ago the expansion gaps were 3mm and perfect. Now they are all uneven (see pic). What should i do to fix this to ensure it doesn't happen again? Any help would be appreciated! :)
  15. G

    CNC MDF Wardrobe build - Gap between overlay wardobe doors

    Hello all. We are having a loft conversion and would really like some built in wardobes to fill most of one of the walls. After hearing some pretty frightening quotes from other people who have had built in recently, I have decided to get the wardrobe CNC'd at a local place in 18mm MR MDF...
  16. 8

    Joining stairs riser / nosing to wooden floor.

    Hello, What's the best way to cover the gap between the floor and the riser of the stairs, in particular, the radiused section of the stair risers. Some kind of timber moulding would be ideal, however, I am at a loss how to neatly cover the radiused section. Thankyou in advanced
  17. N

    Bricked up gap between walls and roof

    Hello I'm looking for some advice for how to remedy what appears to be a bodge by a previous owner. I have a standalone single story garage which I'll soon be renovating into a workshop (new plasterboard, insulation, flooring...) but I want to be sure the structure is sound and secure before...
  18. D

    What gap to allow between Aquapanel boards, for joint adhesive?

    What gap should I allow when cutting the boards, given that adhesive is being used instead of scrim etc. I gather the adhesive expands? Is this right? Or do I just butt them up tight after glueing, and get the screws in rapid?
  19. D

    Why does 1800 bath actually measure 1790

    Is it to allow fitting in an 1800 recess/alcove with 5mm tolerance at each end? I'm putting a bath alcove together (stud/Aquapanel) and was wondering anyway, what gap to set at the ends between bath & Aquapanels (panels to drop 10mm below rim). The bath showed up 10mm shorter than expected...
  20. D

    What gap to set between tiles lower edge and bath?

    Am putting a stud/Aquapanel bath alcove in (Aquapanels starting below bath rim, sat on bearers). How far above the bath rim should I set the btm edge of the tiles? Thank you Dain
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