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its there to stop your roof from spreading

they bare restraint straps should be timer noggins in between joists the straps should be nailed thru every hole bigger fixings thru to joists

you need a good sds drill and good quality masonary bits brown plugs and 10 gauge screws every 200-250mm centres timbers can be 400mm centres packing as required to keep ceiling level and use planed timber so they are all same thickness

can you remove multilock from composite door and replace with mortice lock and two dead locks?

dont block off completly or youlle have condensation probs yuo need air in your soffit

you need a euro sash lock case and a barrel to suit thickness of door plus handles it nwould probably be a 40 40 barrel

obtain a product called pickbuster you spray into locks and it prevents bumping

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fix hanging side first pin other side try door in and check door fit tight uptp both rebates then fix other side then door will fit perfect

couterbore them in and put two side by side drill them pointing towards each other dovetailing put about 8 fixings in closer together near top for the weight

could be the centre case (lock) or may be your barrel (lock) you may need a locksmith to check it out

write to him with a copy of bill give 7 days then tell him that you will charge 8 percent per day take out a small claims summons claim all expenses