Planning Permissions (England And Wales)
To check whether planning permission is required have a look at the related page, if in doubt speak to the local Planning Authority. A Planning Application costs money, so it is worth checking that there is at least a chance of gaining ... [... more]
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Self-Build
MFJ Homes not only agreed the orientation of the house with the client to maximise exposure to natural light throughout the day, but then designed the house to meet the client’s specification. This included opening up the hallway with a large ... [... more]
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Power Showers
A 180 litre (40 gallon) cold water tank is just about okay for our example but a 225 litre (50 gallon) tank would be required if the hot water cylinder is of a larger size. Remember that the cold water tank supplies both the hot and cold water, ... [... more]
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Replacing A Flap Valve In A Direct Action Cistern
When a syphon cistern fails to flush satisfactory, one reason may be a damaged flap valve preventing enough water being lifted into the downpipe to start the syphon - this can occur suddenly but more often the problem with flush gradually get ... [... more]
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Boiler Configurations
The feed/expansion tank is fitted high up above the rest of the system, often in the loft. The tank is fitted with a ball valve so that any water lost due to evaporation etc. is automatically replaced, the tank also allows for the water in the ... [... more]
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Different Paints
For painting central heating pipes and radiators, use the special paints available for this type of work as they stand up to the heat produced. Most of these paints are water based and although they need the surfaces to be cold when the coats are ... [... more]
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Stucco/Rendering Mixes
The terms 'Render' and 'Stucco' are almost interchangeable; Render generally being UK terminology and Stucco, American. However, the mixes below are specific as they are slightly different, Stucco generally having less sand. Note: Portland cement ... [... more]
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Wooden Panel Fence
Where the bottom of the wooden panel fence is ground level, a gravel board should be fitted below the panel. The gravel board is normally of a hard timber (such as oak) to withstand the damp rising from the soil. If the gravel boards do rot, they ... [... more]
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Hanging Wallpaper Around A Recess At Door And Window ...
If the depth of the recess is more than the width of paper to turn the corner, cut a piece of wallpaper, with matching pattern if necessary, which will fit down the back of the recess - this needs to be about 12mm (½ in) wider than the extra ... [... more]
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Reactive Synthetic Glues
fair durability (when used to bond small surface areas). excellent combination of strength, rigidity, creep resistance and durability. good strength, rigidity, creep resistance and durability; fills gaps but only with foamed glue (which has no ... [... more]
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Construction Books For Home And Garden.
Any homeowner with outdoor space wants to make the most of it. The costs of getting in contractors can be daunting, but "The Complete Outdoor Builder" shows how to save thousands of pounds by doing the work yourself. This is one of the most ... [... more]
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Limiting Factors In Water Central Heating Systems
The pressure drop is important to know for setting up the circulating pump. Every pump has a performance curve (example to the right) which defines its capability to handle various flow rates and pressure (also referred to as 'head loss'). ... [... more]
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