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Hello All, Just wanted some advice if possible. Im currently building a loft conversion with full width dormer. The cheeks are pretty much finishing next to the internal gable wall, was looking at how to fix the roof tile batten that spans the gable walls to verge so I can continue the...

Hi folks, I have a question regarding the 150mm ceiling/wall junction safe zone. The on-site guide shows the safe zone in this area running horizontally, does this zone still exist if the ceiling is of sloping construction? I have two thought on this; 1) Zone would still exist 2) It...

Hi All, Looking for some advise regarding cable runs. I have attached a photo of a vaulted ceiling (i think that’s what it’s called), there is 100mm of celotex between joists and 50mm over, this has then been counter battened by some 2"x1" timber (ready for plasterboard, not foiled backed)...

Hello, I've had a quick search of the forums but can't really find a definitive answer to my question, hopefully somebody may be able to help. In the coming months I will be having a single storey extension to the back of my semi-detached house, the building works will be quite close to my...

Hi Folks, I am trying to find a kitchen worktop in a 5 meter length, does anybody know if they can be supplied this length or will it be a case of joining to achieve this? The longest I can see is 4.1m, we are preferably after solid oak. Cheers, Anthony

Hello All, I have read a thread suggesting that it is possible to use a combination boiler to heat a domestic hot water cylinder. My question is.... would most installers be happy to install/modify a combi system to this, is this very common? I am currently looking at having a rear...

Hello, Just had this fault appear half way through the wash cycle (F07), does anybody know what the fault code relates to? The manual only tells you codes up to F04 and then say's contact service for fault codes F05-F10. Any ideas? Thanks. :?

Hello, My partner and I are talking about having a rear two storey extension on our 1930's Semi detached house. External dimensions would be 3.5mx5m, Is anybody able to give me a ball park figure for the work required for the shell of this extension (groundwork’s, foundations...

Hi, Any thoughts on these two scale reducers? I have read previous posts with varying opinions. Do they work, is it worth having one installed? I have just had British Gas here to do a first service on my Vaillant EcoTec 831 combi and they have suggested I have a Combimate fitted (they...

Hello, Hope somebody may be able to give some advice. I moved in to my property about 2 years ago now. I have noticed that when you turn the gas hob on for the first time (in any given day) the gas/flame pressure is initially high (seems too high to me). After lighting and burning for a...