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Does anyone where I can find some information on the fire rating of a single skin thick brick wall? Thanks!

Thanks for the link, this seems to hit the mark "Two layers of board (Soundbloc) each side of 75mm x 38mm timber studs at 600mm centres with Gypframe RB1 Resilient Bars fixed horizontally to one side at 600mm centres. 50mm Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200) in the cavity. Linings as in...

Hi, We are building a timber frame party wall with a min 50mm cavity in between and have been asked to provide a 1 hour fire resistance. We have had conflicting advice about whether a double layer of plasterboard on both sides would provide the sufficient 1hour fire resistance, can anyone...

Now you say it like that, it does seem quite obvious! No real reason for masonry, just a personal preference of a relative.

Hi, I am looking into getting a new gas supply going into a ground floor property. The property is based in South London and from what I can see SGN do the supply in my area but it also seems like the gas suppliers (British Gas, EON, etc) can also offer a service where they can provide the...

Thank you for the responses, the reasons for asking was I was receiving varying accounts from different builders about whether the existing concrete foundation could be used... However after consulting with building control, I have been advised regardless of the current floor they would like to...

Hi, I am looking into building a 6 metre long, 2 metre high brick internal wall on a ground floor concrete floor, I have had several builders come in for quotes, but I have been getting varying accounts on how deep my existing concrete foundation needs to be to do this? Can anyone advise what...

Sorry that is what I meant about positive/live. I have no idea what the screw attaches to, I can’t see the other side of it as it has been plastered over, but it is in the blue safe zone. There looks to be just about enough slack, I’ll get some choc block connectors and replace all of them. I...

Yes I know swapping in for a MCB does not fix the problem, but it does make it easier to diagnose rather than having to change a fuse every time. So I've looked behind it and I can see whats wrong, one of the positive cables is broken (a screw from the other side which I didn't put in) and has...

Yes that is what I meant, it blew twice so I replaced it with a MCB. I have lived here for around 18months and it never happened prior to the first time circa 3 months ago. There hasn't been any rodents or major work around the house. Thinking back when it has blown, there seemed to a popping...

No its one of those old metal type CUs.

Hi John, the breaker is a MCB, no test button, I don't think it is actually the breaker as when it first happened I replaced the old plug in fuse with the MCB, unless I got really unlucky?

Thanks for the responses, I will try find someone, if anyone is available to help over in the Erith area then please do get in touch...

Ok sure I will look one up. I know this is an open question, but any ideas what something like this would cost to remedy? Would you pay per hour?

Its 16Amps and the following are connected - Tv, Amp, 2 PCs, 2 Routers, Couple of Phone and Laptop Chargers. Thanks.

Hi All, I was hoping to get some advise, I have an old consumer unit with a Type B Breaker that has popped 3-4 times over the last couple of months. I cant seem to isolate where it is coming from as it happens quite erratically and it would be unpractical to leave the sockets unused for weeks...

Hi guys, I have been doing some reading and I think I need to balance my radiators as the heat is uneven and the bottom of the radiator for our downstairs radiator tends to be cold. I have read I should be adjusting the lockshields but for both of the upstairs radiators I cant see where I am...

Thanks for the links, I will try that. Also when I am measuring the width of the door, do I just measure the width of the base unit?

Hi, I have recently moved into a new home which has an existing Homebase kitchen installed. I have been advised it is the Hygena Sanvito Black Kitchen: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/static/hygena-sanvito-black-kitchen I am currently missing 2 doors from the kitchen cabinets, I tried to...

Im getting a good price already but i need to put the order in today otherwise I lose the offer, hence I dont really have the time to call around or get someone to come in to look.