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Hi, Probably a very basic question? but is it neccessary to put noggins along the joint edge of each plasterboard sheet to support the edges? my joist spacing is 400mm and the boards are 12.5mm and I intend(ed) to run the plasterboard lengthwise across the joists meaning that the unsupported...

Hi, Can anyone tell me the best practice for dealing with the earth conductor when using a plastic mounting box for a light switch. The type of box I am refering to is mounted flush in a plasterboard and stud wall. They don't have an earth terminal. Chris

Hi All, I want to run some SWA cable from the meter via a connection block and switchfuse to a second consumer unit. I shall be using 16mm2 cable. Should I use 3 core, L N & E then connect the wire sheathing to the earth core or can I use 2 core L & N and use the sheath as the earth, with, of...

Hi all, Can you advise please? I am installing an en-suite bathroom. I intend to use 40mm waste pipes from the basin & bath/shower, Is there any regulations concering the maximum run of an internal waste pipe or soil pipe? Thanks Chris

Hi all, I have just had a new extension built, but before finishing the builder did a runner! We have got a shell with windows in and rendered on the outside, however the cavity closures have yet to be put in. When it rains the inside face of the outside block wall round the frames gets wet...

Hi All, Can anyone give any advice on my latest problem? Part of my new extension has a sloping roof, this is to be insulated, between the 150mm rafters with 135mm celotex type solid foam insulation boards, then plasterboarded out. Due to the ceiling hight and slope I had hoped to instal a...

Hi, I need some advice re fitting a second consumer unit. I have just built a new extension, kitchen & bedroom with en-suite. My intention is to install a new 8-way consumer unit to supply the neccessary circuits. My current set up is meter to 63A RCD then tails to the consumer unit. Where...