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Currently my Virgin Cable system comes into my lounge and is connected to my set by a1 mtr lead from the box on the wall. I wish to relocate my set to the other end of the lounge. To do this I need about 10mtrs of cable(having to go up the wall and betwwen the ceiling/floor above. My question...

What are the different applications for Tapered edge plasterboard as seen against square edge plaster board? Plonker

Currently batterning a bedroom wall to receive 50mm Celotex before plasterboard /plaster. Given the vertical batterns are fixed to receive 600mm wide Celotex Slab, what should be the ctrs for horizontal cross batterns (best practice). Need to get it right as Building inspector is involved in...

Have a new build bedroom extension that I am told has to be insulated on the interior of the external walls to neet Building Regulations. The walls are brick exterior with Rockwool cavity fill and Thermolite interior. What thickness Cilotex board is required to satisfy Building Reg's and what...

What are the normal inspection stages for the Building Inspector when extending an upper storey above existing garage?.

Just had a builder complete the structure of a bedroom extension which I intend to finish internally myself. Understand I need to insulate the walls and ceiling before plastering. What materials should I use to conform to Building Regulations? Equally what is the best method of fasterning to...

I have a UPVC Front Door that opens from the out side via the handle unless the door is locked by the key. I wish to change the arrangement so that the door is only opened from the outside by the key. My concern is that if the key has not been turned to lock any body can enter the house...

Help I wish to install a doorway between the garage and hall but I am having some difficulty finding a door. Can anbody advise, does a standard soft wood door skinned on the garage side with Master Board conform with the Building Regs? What I would ideally like is a 27" Fire Resistant...

Viewed a house today with a view to purchase, only major defect was the solid floor in one of the rooms. The screeding looked very sandy and was visibly lifting in many places. The screed appears to be about 25mm thick and looks as though it will easily come up. Any suggestions on what would be...

I am looking at purchasing a house which has a Asbestos clad shed in the garden. The shed is approx 8ft x 10ft and has flat asbestos walling and corrugated asbestos roofing. At this stage I am trying to get a ballpark figure for its contracted removal so an appropriate value can be...

What is Earth Bonding? How is it achieved! What is Cross Bonding? " " " " Any information on the subjects would be gratefully appreciated . Plonker

Can anybody give me a rough idea of the cost to get a 3 bedromm teraced house with kitchen/bathroom extension rewired? The disribution board needs changing for a modern consumer unit and a 10mm supply needs to be provided to the bathroom for a new shower. Clearly, the work will have to be...

I have a Combi Boiler in the loft and currently an electrical shower in the Bathroom. I am about to refurbish the bathroom and need to consider a new shower. The electrical shower is fed by a 6mm cable and 30 amp fuse. I have been told about a mixer valve off the combi which will require...

I wish to install a 6way MCB Consumer Unit in an older house that has been rewired within the last 10yrs, but the distribution board was not replaced. I have a qualified industrial Electrician friend that will carry out the work. However the Main Fuse needs pulling to disconnect the tails and...