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    fibreglass roof finish around soffit. is this right?

    The parapet roof is finished in fibreglass and the builder has provided a lip all the way around the extension as a finish. However some of the OSB board used for the roof is still exposed under the lip of the fibreglasss, see enclosed image which shows this. is this normal? The OSB board is...
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    Different type of external renders for extension

    Just at the phase of external rendering Originally I was told to go with a Webber monocuche but because it was a north facing garden , the building would change colour quite quickly. Also have been told that it's not suitable for northern weather. Then there is a white sand and cement render ...
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    Wireless alarms

    First I heard if them was an electrician who was wiring my house. So I'm more definite about a good alarm system with both contacts or pir and a CCTV over Poe. Can anyone recommend some wireless alarms? Thanks
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    External render options for cement board

    My builder has offered both White sand and cement or a Webber monocouche render He said he would prefer to do the sand and cement as the monocouche will break around the beads after some cold . Is there any other options available? Is a white sand and cement finish good enough?
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    timber frame build

    looking for opinions on the following timber frame build out to in sand and cement Monocouche Render 12.5 mm fibre cement board 50 x 38 mm treated batton 50 x 38 mm treated counter battons Tyveck fixed to 11mm OSB 3 board 140 mm rigid insulation board ( quinn, kingspan etc) vapour barrier 28...
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    fitting joists in steel RSJ

    Hi Everyone first post, so go easy :). I'm having an extension done to my existing terraced house they are currently adding in the joists for the first floor. Initially they got the joists wrong because of the span length with 7" X 2" C16 wood was too long so they have added in another steel...
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