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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...