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thanks for the reply, however you didn't answer question 1. should i insulate between the rafters right down to the wall plate/joists. Or should i insulate to the top of vertical side posts and then carry on the insulation down vertically down the side posts. Secondly, I was told (maybe...

Hi, greatly appreciate any advice on the following: Im insulating my attic with 100mm kingspan. 1) Do I insulate between the rafter right down to the bottom, nearly down to the wall plate, or do I insulate down the vertical side posts, and leave the void (which will be used as storage...

I'm In the process on having an attic conversion (1 bedroom and on suite). Had a brand new roof with veluxes, breathable membrane, and 150mm rafters. Building inspector has had a look and so far so good. So I'm about to install the 100mm insulation in the rafters, with 50mm air space. I...

Provided the cladding is properly sealed, primed and painted. Can I use it around a bath, and behind a sink instead of tiles. If yes, what is the best method of sealing, priming and painting. I would like to use egg shell as the final paint if possible. Sorry if this is the wrong forum...

Are you implying that I fitted the existing ones incorrectly, cause if so you're probably right. I'll wriggle them about and see if that helps.

Can anyone recommend a good tubular latch that will spring back. Normal door handles have springs on them that assist the springing action. The mortice knobs have no spring therefore you have to turn the knob back to get the latch proud again. Is this inherent in all mortice knobs, are am i...

I've just had 2 single extensions built of one room, the kitchen. The height of the old ceiling is 2.75m, the new extensions ceiling joists and RSJs are 20cm lower. Basically I'm undecided whether to lower the old ceiling so all three are the same height giving a uniform appearance, or...

hello, Should I dry line a new breeze block wall (about 75m2 in total) and then skim, or is it better to do a scratch coat then skim. The height of the room is 2.7m. 2.4m plasterboard is about £6 per sheet, while 2.7m is about £12 per sheet, should I use the 2.4m and then add a 25cm...

Thank you for the reply 45yearsgasman, the only person who was both polite, and who actually bothered to answer the question fully. All the rest of you need to brush up on your social skills. Finally my builder did not suggest the temporary fix. It was my cunning plan, and as I wasn't...

OK, i'm glad to be giving everyone a giggle, and slightly amused that some people have taken offence. But basically the consensus seems to be no boiler for a week or pay someone £200 to extend the flue for a 5 day fix. Then move the boiler again. Just to make people clear, The extension is...

My house is currently being extended, and the boiler flue that was on an external wall is now technically on the new internal wall, although there are no windows or roof on the extension at present so it still vents fine. However the extension roof goes on to today and I need to temporarily vent...

Does anyone know of any UK suppliers of directional glass. This is the type of glass that you can only see through if you're standing at a particular angle. This site demonstrates it, but it's from the USA http://www.grayglass.net/glass.cfm/Flat-Glass/Directional-Glass/catid/1/conid/160...

Thanks for all the replies peoples, probably go with laying the electrics in seperate conduit directly into the bottom of the screed.

I'm about to get my extension floor screeded (50mm), and i'm going to put 50mm galvanised floor ducting in to run the central heating pipes to the radiator, can I share this ducting and use it to partly run the electrics. If not, what is the preferred method to run electrics through a screed...

The partition runs across the full width of the room, with a door about 2 thirds along. There will be a shower (mixer thermo off the combi), a basin and wc. Is it ok to run the earth bonding under the partition wall and floorboards and connect it the proposed socket earth. Cheers Jon

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I've just put a stud partition wall in the bottom third of the bedroom. The partition consists of 3" by 2" studs, 50mm insulation (acoustic, thermal fireproof) 12.5mm plaster board, and skim coated either side. Is it ok to have a socket installed on the bedroom side of the partition wall...

Thanks again Jon

Cheers Richard, The shower area is Aqua-panelled the rest of the en-suite has already been boarded with standard TE 2400x1200, which after your recommendation of a proper skim coat, will either be tiled over(areas around the sink and toilet) or be painted with bathroom paint, will this be...

Hello, first post and all that. I've just dry lined a bedroom including an en-suite room. Very happy with the results, but am wondering whether I should get it plastered with a single skim coat or will it be ok as it is. The questions are. If I paint it with standard emulsion, will...