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I have just had a 15'x10' apex roof shed erected today. construction appears to be pse 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" treated studwork. treated 13mm shiplap walls & 15mm t&g roof. All sits on 18mm treated timber base on treated timber bearers approx 2x2. I had a concrete base constructed before hand which...

I have just had a 15'x10' apex roof shed erected today. construction appears to be pse 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" treated studwork. treated 13mm shiplap walls & 15mm t&g roof. All sits on 18mm treated timber base on treated timber bearers approx 2x2. I had a concrete base constructed before hand which...

What bead do i use to finish the pb where it meets the upvc window frame? Is there a special beading? if so how does it attach? Seen normal stop beads but not sure if this is the right item?

i need 50mm of insulation to insert between a timber frame, whats the best in terms of performance? also the foil facing on the celotex, does this prevent the poly insulation reacting with pvc cables as well as being thermally beneficial?

i have built a stud wall out of 3x2 & plan to use 50mm celotex/kingspan insulation in between frame work before vapour barriering & plasterboarding. my question is how do i mount the back boxes for the light sockets & socket outlets? Do i use a plasterboard back box & hack out a hole in...

I need to vapour barrier over my internal stud wall but am struggling to locate a stockist. I dont want to spend loads & only have 1 wall to cover with it, have seen screwfix & wickes version but wanted to know if there was a better alternative? Also need to locate a stockist of the tyvek...

I have a concrete sub floor that has low areas of about 18mm at worst but want to avoid levelling with compound. my idea is to cover the whole area in some kind of insulation like fibre board (may double up to get say 25mm) or extruded poly, expanded poly, kingspan etc then board whole area...

I have a solid external wall & have removed all the old plaster from it. Should i batten it with 2x1 battens with insulation inbetween, vapour barrier & then plasterboard? If so do i run battens horizontal or vertical? Should i treat the brickwork with anything 1st? should i use treated...

I am renovating my 1900 terraced house & would be grateful for some expert advise. The origanal plaster was well shot & falling away in lumps exposing the brickwork on the front external wall. this is a solid wall with my front door & 1 window. I want to dot & dab plaster board to ease...

I am renovating my 1900 terraced house & would be grateful for some expert advise. The origanal plaster was well shot & falling away in lumps exposing the brickwork on the front external wall. this is a solid wall with my front door & 1 window. I want to dot & dab plaster board to ease...