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Hi, im in need of a bit of advise with the following. here is a diagram of my floor screeded up to the bricks, this was a mistake on my behalf. i should of either made them smaller or removed them so the screener could screed up to the cavity. I need to fix this issue quickly, the...

Hi, I'm looking to order the bricks very soon, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me identify these bricks so I can match them, I understand there are brick matching services but I'd prefer many peoples views as well as the builders merchants! Besides they are all closed today. £5 to...

Hi all, I've been reading about how to install loft steels for a loft conversion, I have read that sometimes it's not possible due to the construction of the party wall itself. Could you kind folk identify the bricks in this picture and tell me if they are good enough to build a loft...

Hi all, I was hoping some of you would be able to have a look at these two plans, the first is my newly agreed plan of the first floor, which I'm very happy with, it has a full height 3.5m x 6.6m extension to the side which I'm due to start fairly soon. Story....... At the very...

Hi, I am just weighing up my options for heating a standard 3 bed 1930's semi. At the moment it has no central heating at all and a small wood burner in the lounge. When the extension is finished it will have upstairs; 4 beds (1 in the loft) 2 ensuite shower rooms (1 in the loft) 1...

Hi, Our new house has this wood burner in the lounge, it encroaches into the room as you can see, is it correctly fitted? And could I change it so the flue goes straight into the top where the hole is? Will it effect the heat output? Thanks Don't know why the picture is upside...

Hi, I'm about ready to start the extension on our new house, I have noticed there is a tight area where the hall way meets the kitchen, so the kitchen door is right up against the staircase. This is because of the 450mm recess put in by the architect to avoid the terracing effect My...

Hi, I am in the process of redesigning the layout of my house which includes a two story extension. I am moving the bathroom upstairs to the front of the house and at the same time putting the en suite at the front, this I all to take advantage of the fine views out the back. My...

Hi, I have just purchased a 1950's semi with planning agreed for a two story side extension. I'm due to start the work in spring time and I'm trying to get prepared. I have notice there is a huge loft up there that is not being changed in the extension, so I'm considering converting it...