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Hi Peeps, I am thinking of getting a new combi system fitted, just now i have a back boiler in the chimney with standard gas radiators throughout and a hot and a cold water tank, one question: to get rid of the hot and cold tanks and get the new system put in, would all the pipes need...

Hi, Has anyone ever installed the durabella battens acoustic floor system for a new separating floor? If so, would it be easier to build the nlb stud partitions off the floor, or straight off the joists (not battens) and add additional dwangs for plasterboard/skirting? thanks

Yep!

150mm minimum from u/side joists to solumn. Solumn - 50mm concrete, dpm, 50mm sand. This is my preferred solumn make-up. hope this helps

Firstly calculate the 'notional' which means using exposed floor, wall and openings. For the openings use the maximum you are allowed - 25% floor area. Multiply the area of each by the u-value they should be. This will give you the rate for each - finish by adding up all the totals. Bear in mind...

If you keep a thermal break between the existing house and the extension, and you have a separate control for the heating, the 25% rule does not apply. If this is not possible there is a way you can add more insulation to another part of the extension. If this is the way you need to go let me...

Hi, The minimum height 2m is for the escape route only - if you are going to be tight it may be wise to position the new dormer at the top of the stairs. If you can get an architect/technician who provide a free initial site visit and advice to come out that may be your best bet.

If you are using an architect he should know what there after. Are you converting 1 house into 2 1beds? i am from ayrshire and usually find the b/control quite helpfull (with a few exceptions). If you have drawings i could take a look for you.

Excellent - cheers

Hi there, I'm buying a new bathroom suite and would like to hear some opinions. 5mm acrylic bath are there any pitfalls with this type? 6ltr twin flush - is this standard? thanks

Sorry i thought you were creating a bathroom - i would have one fitted anyway to help get rid of the steam from the bath etc - saves having the window open on a cold night and possibility of dampness

Daveprior - You will need an extract fan regardless of whether you have a window or not.

Cheers, It is just a cheap easy option for overcrowding just now, will probably link with the main house in the future, i will go through the proper channels. ta

Is it feasable to convert detatched garage into a bedroom with en-suite? Or is there a regulation which says you cant? thanks

Hi, Just a quick query regarding sunrooms - standard trussed roof. If i am using timber posts at regular intervals to support the glass framing and timber lintels above - do these sit on the inner leaf or outer leaf? And how are these held down? The basewalls will be brick cavity timber kit...

Hi there, Is there a minimum door height for a ground floor flat? it is the main entrance door. thanks

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't there a section in the regulations stating a bedroom must be able to accommodate 1 single bed, 1 wardrobe an bedside table/drawers. With all associated activity spaces for each. Or are these just recommendations?

Hi all, Does anyone know if your allowed to put stairs in a kitchen for a loft conversion in a bungalow? thanks

Thats what i'm after. appreciated woody!

Thanks Woody, Would it be possible to have them 'embedded' in the floor slab? I know these sound like basic questions but i just dont know! ty ty