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Hi, I have just hade a new extension built and prepared some internal wooden studwod to form 3 internal rooms. I plan to plasterboard both the ceilings and the walls with 12.5mm board with a final skim coat. If I fit the ceiling boards first, is there any need to cut and fit wooden...

Hi, Just finishing of the insulation of a newly installed roof. It requires 100mm celotex between the rafters, 40mm celotex under the rafters, a polythene vapour check and, finally, 12mm plasterboard. With respect to the vapour check, is this just a standard polythene sheet of a certain...

Hi, I'm about to double board an RSJ with 15mm Fireboard as per the requirments of building control. The issue I have is that one end of the RSJ is set onto the end of a wall that runs parallel and flush to the RSJ. If I use the normal noggin method of fixing the fireboard, there will...

Hi... Just about to have some new UPVC windows fitted on a newly built extension. Is there a minimum sill overhang measurement that is required to satisfy building regs? I would prefer to use a stub sill to match the rest of the property, but have been told this may not be possible as it...

Hi, Ive had a new extension built and the Building Regulations Notes on the architect plans state the following (with respect to the heating system)... "Extended existing heating system to include for new timing controllers and room thermostats and all new radiators should be fitted with...