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hi, I am running copper pipes, to install 3x radiators. My wife wants pipework coming horizontally out of the wall, so I have purchased corner valves (in anthracite) to go with the new rads. This is giving me a bit of a headache! I have chased 15mm pipework into the walls to allow for a...

Hi, I recently had a builder build a single story concrete block (single skim with piers) outbuilding for me. I did a solid job preparing the foundations and floor myself, and hired a builder to lay the concrete blocks (I will finish the roof. Myself) I am concerned because after 3 weeks, the...

Hi, I have a question regarding wickes drywall adhesive. I am putting up some plasterboard using batons. There are some areas where I cannot fix batons for various reasons, and I was planning on using dry wall adhesive in these areas to provide additional support. However, I have...

Hi, we are in the process of altering our downstairs lighting circuit to incorporate spotlights. 1st fix has been completed, and there are some live wires not connected to any switches. A fault has recently developed where the circuit keeps tripping out. this seems to have coincided with...

Hi, Please could somebody let me know whether they think my subfloor is strong enough to support ceramic tiles. It has been constructed as shown in the attached image with 47x75mm timbers, 400mm supports, and with 18mm plywood screwed on top. Plan was rio install 6mm cement board, and...

Hi I've been looking at my existing timber subfloor all day long, spent countless hours researching on the web, but still it's not clear. There seems some very knowledgable people on this forum, so would really appreciate some advice. Here is my situation. Ultimately I want to replace the...