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What are peoples opinions on Medium Density versus Aerated concrete blocks when building an outbuilding/shed. The building will hopefully be used frequently as almost another room of the house. I know aerated are marginally more expensive and lighter, but medium density seem to be more...

I am building a concrete block shed in the garden, and I am considering what to do regarding the roof. The plans are to have a flat roof that is sloped to allow easy drainage. The problem I have is the building is an irregular shape but the biggest area is 6mx4m, and the beams supporting...

Hello all, I need some advice. I am about to build a concrete block shed in the garden. (Don't need planning permission in my area thank goodness!). It will most probably have some kind of felt roofing. I'll be using normal concrete blocks (440x215x100mm) the query I have is how deep...

I've heard about the interference problems by running Cat5 (UTP) cable in parallel with power cables, but what about shielded cat5 cable (FTP), is this ok?

I am at the planning stage for an outbuilding which will be about 15/20m from the house. What is the best way to get power to the outbuilding? Use a conduit with wire running through it? I have looked for outdoor conduit but haven't found any. The other alternative I have seen...

We are considering hiring a mini excavator to dig the foundations for an outbuilding. Has anyone done this? It would be a first time use, is it easy to get the hang of? Also, I have a few places to ring for prices tomorrow, but anyone got any idea what price it would be to hire? It...

I am going to build a concrete block wall (in the form of a single storey outbuilding). I have estimated the it will need approximately 750 concrete blocks (100x440x215mm). However I have no idea how much sand/cement is needed for such a job? Any ideas? Also what mix is best? 4:1...

Our water mains tap in the front garden is a bit dodgy, and we want it replaced. We were under the impression that it was the water boards responsibility up to and including the tap, but they have said that they can turn the water off but we must replace the tap. Is this correct? Many thanks.

Hi, I am thinking about getting a Yale Wireless Burglar Alarm (specifically HSA 3500), I wondered whether anyone has this alarm and what they think about it? Any recomendations / thoughts / concerns? One possible concern I have is that the bell box is not solar powered and runs on a...

I am currently in the thinking stage about building a small building across the back of my garden, probably around 4m x 10m, I am reasonably competent in the building part, however the roof will be a completely new area to me. I'm not sure where to start, I am presume it will be a flat felt...