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Maybe a slightly strange question but here goes.... I have just completed a large project, creating a third, 1 bed flat in the roof space of a property that has two existing flats in it. All my paperwork is in order re planning permission etc and I have just received the completion certificate...

Hi,Im just finishing a full renovation and Im in the process of fitting the kitchen, ideally Id have Granite or Corian worktops but my budget is blown! So with the reclaimed boards left over from replacing the floors I've made up two 3 meter worktops, biscuit jointed themtogether and glued and...

Hi, I need to get a new compact double k2 rad approx 300x2500 or 400x2000 (around 8000Btu +) because the size is a little unusual Im going to have to order it in, unless I go for a 'Prorad' which I can collect locally but have been advised against. So given the choice from what's available on...

Hi all, would just like to hear if anyone has any opinions for or against Prorads, I have never used them before as I normally go for Quinn or Stelrads but I need to get hold of a 300x2500 or 400x2000 Dbl K2 (8000 Btu +) rad asap and can only find a plumbers merchants with a prorad of that size...

Hi all,i have a large Kitchen/ Extension with a new concrete slab i've just put down, i plan to run 2"x1" tanalised battens at 300 centers (between which i have to run the pipes to the boiler) then lay an Oak Engineered floor on the battens, my question is as the flooring will be structural is...

I have a lovely old Cast fire surround to strip and wanted to know peoples view on which process to to use, the last one i did i had shot blasted as i thought a dry process had to be used to stop it from rusting immediately but have since found several people (including a shop) who have theirs...

Hi all, i have just started replastering my flat,i decided to use a render base coat as the old stocks are a little ropy and i wanted to strengthen the walls up as much as possible, my question is are there any reasons why, after i have raked out the joints well on the internal walls and applied...

Hi guys, i'm working on my ground floor flat and am ready to get the hole thing re-plastered and have a couple of questions im sure you can help with. Q.1 I want to use a render as the base coat as some walls are 'brick on edge' and i want to get them as solid as poss-maybe EML'ing after...

Hi,my 80,000 btu Vaillant Combi is coming to the end of its life (its around 20 yrs old) so i think im going to have to bite the bullet and get a new Condensing Combi. The questions is what to go for, i've looked at the Worcester Bosch Greenstar range and was wondering if this is as good as any...

Hi, im about to re-roof my flat roofed extension, the joists are all fine but im replacing the deck with 18mm WBP,my question is what is the best quality 3 layer torch-on felt on the market as i don't want to re-roof in again for many,MANY years. Thanks

I have recently purchased a property in south London with an extension on the ground floor which contains the combi,all pipe work ie gas,mains water flow/return etc are run under the screed and the mains water has been leaking under there for years creating serious damp problems.I have cut off...